melted solenoid

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12-10-2007, 10:45 AM

pizzarolls

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melted solenoid

anyone have any idea why the positive side connneciton of my starter solenoid would melt? i now there must be a short btu could this be caused by a bad voltage regulator? its on my truck, 79 same 302. and ideas are appreciated.

12-10-2007, 10:51 AM

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RE: melted solenoid

poor connections cause heat.

12-10-2007, 03:37 PM

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RE: melted solenoid

bad voltage reg?

12-10-2007, 03:55 PM

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RE: melted solenoid

poor connections or insufficiant grounding.

12-10-2007, 04:06 PM

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RE: melted solenoid

yep, the solenoid needs too be grounded. and i thought the bracket just held it there, stupid me.

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