The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area The Electrical Bay Wiring the solenoid 1958 motor

I am having trouble with this. I have started the motor several times and I think the solenoid finally has failed. I have replaced the ignition switch. So I know that's good.

My question is. The way it was originally wired there was a main power from the battery. And power back from the ignition switch to the post labeled S. "not using foot start". There was nothing ran to terminal labeled R.

Can anyone clarify what should be wired to this terminal?

Thanks in advance.

the R terminal is for the resistor bypass used for 12V, nothing to do with the solenoid or starter function

Bill

Thanks. I don't have that. Should I install one. My system is 12 v. How do you wire that and what size of resistor do I need.

with 12V you should either have an ignition resistor [from a FLAPS, one listed for a 58, any model or engine], or an internally resisted coil [easier], which should be available as Echlin #IC21 or Napa #IC14 [I=internal] - check a wiring diagram for 56 up to see how the resistor and bypass are set up here

the ignition resistor cuts the voltage to the coil to increase points life, and bypassing it while starter is engaged insures fatter spark under the starter loading, so easier starting

Bill

Thanks red. I appreciate the help. Any thoughts on my other thread. I'm having a rough morning with this. Lol