| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | The "pull-in" winding on the solenoid draws 50+ amps for a fraction of a second before the starter motor starts turning. Most people don't use a push button with enough amperage capacity to handle the surge current. Try a marine-rated starter button with at least a 50 amp momentary surge capacity. Another method is to use a Ford-style magnetic solenoid to power the "S" terminal of the solenoid. That takes the load off a light-duty starter button. Jerry
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