|
07-04-2018, 08:16 PM | #11 |
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sand Springs, OK
Posts: 8,132
Likes: 896
Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Early Ford (like 1960s1970s) have a 5/16" or 3/8" stud on each side for positive Batt cable, and the cable to the starter on the other side. Some have one small terminal that connects the opposite stud when powered by the key or starter button. If the terminals on the GM solenoid are jumppered, that spins the starter. If the Ford solenoid you get has two small terminals, it's not hard to find which one energizes it. One will, the other will not.
__________________
Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA |
07-04-2018, 11:37 PM | #12 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Newport News, VA
Posts: 1,438
Likes: 372
Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Summit Remote Mounted Solenoid - #G1750. Comes with all the wiring you need.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ibanner=SREPD5 I've got one if you need to look at it, Brian. Do you come down to the car show at Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson on US-17? Lew
__________________
Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA |
07-05-2018, 10:24 AM | #13 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Verrry South Jersey
Posts: 535
Likes: 127
Liked 233 Times in 124 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Quote:
|
|
07-05-2018, 10:31 AM | #14 |
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: VA
Posts: 230
Likes: 23
Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Thanks Lew for the link. I haven't been for a long time, PM me next time you go, if it's on friday, It'll be next week before I can make it.
I think what I'll do on my car is list the electrical loads, then make a wiring diagram. Hopefully on the web somewhere is a "typical" diagram for a drag car that I can modify.
__________________
Brian Carpenter Stock 1358 |
07-05-2018, 10:58 AM | #15 | |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 172
Likes: 669
Liked 22 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Quote:
If you find a diagram, please post a link. Rick Thomason GTOMayhem |
|
07-05-2018, 11:09 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 961
Likes: 661
Liked 182 Times in 62 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
K&R Switch panel kit has all labeled wiring, connectors, heat shrink tubing and tie wraps, and is worth the money. They also have a wiring diagram if you need one.
Sean
__________________
Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N |
07-05-2018, 07:44 PM | #17 |
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: VA
Posts: 230
Likes: 23
Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Thanks Sean, I'll post what I come up with, should be starting in a week or so.
__________________
Brian Carpenter Stock 1358 |
07-05-2018, 08:14 PM | #18 |
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sand Springs, OK
Posts: 8,132
Likes: 896
Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
No offense meant, but you don't have to buy any "kits" for something that simple.
__________________
Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA |
07-05-2018, 10:01 PM | #19 |
Member
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
Edit
__________________
Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster Last edited by Rat Raceway; 07-05-2018 at 11:57 PM. |
07-09-2018, 05:54 PM | #20 |
Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: E TN
Posts: 454
Likes: 14
Liked 116 Times in 67 Posts
|
Re: Online source for electrical connectors
3 schools of thought when it comes to wiring GM starters. First is do it like the General designed. ARC recommends wiring like this and has their panels set up with high amperage switches. The downside is GM used 10 or 12 ga wire since the solenoid got hot and amperage draw went higher. This usually doesn't play well with micro switch most shifters use for a NS switch.
Second method uses either the old style or new style Ford solenoids. You use a heavy jumper on the GM starter solenoid and use the Ford solenoid to switch the main battery cable. this allows a smaller wire as a trigger since you're using the Ford solenoid as a relay and it doesn't require high amperage and you can mount it in a cool spot. Down side is with a permanent magnet starter motor it can at times cause starter run on and you have another set of contacts and voltage drop to the starter windings. Third method is running the main cable to the starter solenoid with no jumper. Use a heavy duty relay or a Ford solenoid to switch the solenoid trigger wire. this way you have low amperage through your starter switch and your NS switch and then run a 10ga wire from the relay/solenoid to the starter solenoid. They all work. |
|
|