<VV> Excellent explanation of how starter solenoids work

[Frank DuVal]

Good description. It shows why the addition of a "Ford" solenoid on cars 
that do not crank easily will solve the problem. Now the starting button 
circuit does not need to pass 35 amps, just 4 amps or so. A very popular 
6 volt (VW etc.) modification, but have also used it on a Corvair 95.

Frank DuVal

Vairjer at cs.com wrote:

>Folks, the link below to schematic/diagrams and explanation of how starter 
>solenoids actually work was obtained from the website "how stuff 
>works"...Hopefully, those who don't have a substantial automotive electrical background will 
>find this very helpful in troubleshooting problems involving starter/cranking 
>motors.
>
>http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/strtctr.pdf
>
>Jerry McKenzie 
>PCCA troublemaker and former Reliability/Test Engineer at Delco Remy 
>(1963-1981)
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