OK folks, Well at the age of (79) and working on cars since 1958 I still am the dumbest wiring guy you can find. Currently trying to fire up a ~1952 Ford Flathead V8, positive ground. The starter solenoid is round, and has two main posts, one on each side. Also has another small post in the middle, with all three lining up on the round part. If I understand correctly the little middle post is 6V that goes to the starter switch, and the other two big ones go to the starter and battery. Questions: * Does it matter which large terminal goes to the starter, or battery ?? * Does the solenoid have to be grounded ? * When using a clicker jump button, I assume one wire goes to the small terminal, but which large terminal does the other one go to.... the positive ground cable, or the other one?? Solenoid will turn engine over when jumping the two large posts... Thanks much for any help, and being an old dummy, pictures always help.
If the solenoid is still mounted on the inner fender behind the battery- the negative cable from the battery goes to the front lug of the solenoid which should also have a couple of other wires. The wire from the ignition switch goes to the small lug on the solenoid, and the cable from the rear lug goes to the starter. A "clicker" jump button connects to the front lug and the center lug. The solenoid mounts do need to be grounded to the inner fender.
THANK YOU.... The solenoid is not mounted, as it came with a newer flathead that is going into my '49 Coupe, but I think even me can figure it out now... Cheers...
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