Solenoid (Wiring)

[taaron76]

I am doing some wiring on my '66 Shelby and wanted to wire the batter, alternator, and starter up via a solenoid. Do any of you guys have any suggestions on what you could use for the solenoid itself? I made a small one out of steering box from leftover parts from a previous because it resembled the shape closest to the real thing, but it might be a little big. I'll have to post a pic later to show you what I did. I figured I'd pick you brain to see what you did. Thanks!

Tim

[taaron76]

This is my first attempt at a solenoid. Alternator wire goes on top. Free hanging wire goes to starter. Thoughts?

[afx]

Tim, here is a very basic wiring diagram that should get you going. An internet search always helps me when I need information like this. Do a search on the MCM forum as well. Chances are someone else has asked a similar question.

Edited February 10, 2015 by afx

[taaron76]

Thanks for the reply! I'm good with how it functions and the connections, etc, and I did a search, but couldn't find anything particular to this topic. Was hoping I wasn't reinventing the wheel. Thanks!

Tim

[Ace-Garageguy]

The solenoid you've made there is kinda massively huge. It looks to be about half as big as the battery, and it should really be about a quarter of what you have there.

[afx]

[taaron76]

... and I was hoping someone used a particular part, or electronic piece, in order to achieve that solenoid look. Hopefully I can come up with something. I knew it was a little oversized, but you can't fault me for trying. lol

Tim

[Guest]

I made one from a piece of .100 styrene rod (for the body) and a piece of .010 for the top and mount. I drilled a hole through the body of it to run the wire through from the starter to the battery.