Overloaded Starter Solenoid Post

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pyroman

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In the course of adding accessories to the car (Taurus Fan, MSD, 3G, Battery Relocation) I've made it very difficult to get all the wires I need running to the positive post on the starter solenoid on and tightened. I can barely get the nut to thread. Do I risk any damage to the solenoid like this? Also, what would be the best solution for fitting all the wires on there? some sort of standoff post?

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iskwezm

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You could run a 4 ga. wire to a separate power distribution block for your added acc.

 

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Hmm that sounds like a good idea. Do you have a link to a part or part number by any chance?

 

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I have this problem too. I got something from Advance Auto in the battery cable section that basically screws onto the existing post and extends it.

 

iskwezm

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pyroman said:

Hmm that sounds like a good idea. Do you have a link to a part or part number by any chance?

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just something like this, with or without fuse.Usually about 10-20 bucks

 

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I had a similar problem.

An easy fix is to use 1 crimp connector for multiple wires. Take off all of the existing crimp connectors and replace with 1 larger connector.

 

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pyroman said:

Also, what would be the best solution for fitting all the wires on there? some sort of standoff post?

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That's what Shelby did.

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S-Car-Go

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Here's another version. Catalog

 

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pyroman

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2+2GT said:

That's what Shelby did.

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Hmm I like that there. Do you have link for it or know where to get something like it?

 

raleighstang65

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This is what I did:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5066/img3290txj.jpg

It was about $5 or $6 at Advance Auto.

 

68stang351

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2+2GT said:

That's what Shelby did.

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I need something like that also. I'm digging this gadget ^.

 

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I put one of these in. It uses a relay for the ignition power so you are getting power from the battery through the relay instead of through your ignition switch.
Painless Wiring 70207 - Painless Performance Cirkit Boss Auxiliary Fuse Blocks – SummitRacing.com

 

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pyroman

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I found some stuff similar to what 2+2GT posted here:

Power Distribution Blocks

Some of the ones on there

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I think I'd still prefer what 2+2GT posted, anyone else with info on it?