[ihc] Ford Solenoid wrong application?

[Joel M Brodsky <jmbrodsky@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So, from most of what I'm seeing, people are using the Ford solenoid to
activate the Start terminal on the Delco solenoid and this can be
accomplished with a headlight relay, also.  How does Ford hook up the
solenoid so that the relay truly switches the intended ~100A for which it
was designed?  Headlight relays are typically 30/40A and the Start terminal
draw is commonly about 7-8A

With the relay things, and the ford solenoid, and yadda, yadda.  What I
need is help in getting the starter out of the truck.  The electrons are
flowing just fine.  I thought someone was going to tell me something like:
3/8" drive ratchet, 18" extension, wobble end, U-joint, 5/8" socket milled
down to 3/4 height, and tape the u-joint so it doesn't flop around.
That's what I'm going to try since I've been thinking about it.

I don't have any issues with my solenoid.
I run a set of 12-2 solid from the Start terminal and the Large power lug,
into the cab to a high current momentary so that I can connect the starter
directly.
No ford solenoid needed.  One less electrical part needed.

So, the problem is that the rear dumps on the 74/75 and the frame
configuration and the engine mount design and....

These all contribute to the starter top bolt being a real *&%@# to get.