It might also be possible to wire a heavy resistor in series with the solenoid winding to prevent damage to the pull-in winding. Here is a selection of ceramic resistors on Ebay. I'd recommend the 10 ohm 200watt. Jerry That 10 ohm resistor would limit the solenoid coil to a max of around 1.3 amps Jerry. I don't think it would operate on that low amount of power.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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