wiring mini starter without stock solenoid...

Tim65GT, you mention in the link that you could run the battery and alt. wires to the starter solenoid. I realize the red/blue ign. wire goes to the new relay but what happens to the brown wire on the the other terminal in the fender mounted solenoid?

Rusty67
12 bucks for just a relay ? You sir are WAY overpaying.

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Who said I was paying? I don't think you can go to Checker, Pep Boys, ect. and pick up any relay for $5.

I got my last batch from eBay - $10 for 8 of 'em including sockets.

Cheaply made though...They say 30-40Amps, but don't try it. For 10-20Amps they will probably be fine for a long time.

tweet66
Tim65GT, you mention in the link that you could run the battery and alt. wires to the starter solenoid. I realize the red/blue ign. wire goes to the new relay but hat happens to the brown wire on the teh other terminal in the fender mounted solenoid?

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That terminal sends the full battery voltage to the positive side of the coil durring cranking. This allows easier starting. Once the car is running and the solenoid is de-energized the coil only gets the reduced 6-9 volts from the ignition resistor wire.

The brown wire can be hooked up to the same wire as the relay output to the solenoid. (Tan wire in diagram)

If you upgrade to an electronic ignition, you do away with the resistor wire and there is no need for the brown wire.

I have an MSD in the car now but left the brown wire hooked up. I'm in the middle of a T5 and mini starter conversion, so I'm all for anything that'll clean up the wiring and work more efficiently.