Singoe conductor 12v starter question

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Continuing the 12 volt upgrade of my 48 stepdown;



I have a 12 volt starter that I got off eBay. It's for a Hudson, and came with a generator and water pump for a 308. This all came off a Hornet, I think.



The starter that's in the car has 2 conductors. 1 goes to the battery, the other (solonoid) to the starter switch. This new starter apparently has an integrated solonoid, as it only has a single conductor. I think you give it 12 volts, and it actuates and spins. I'm told it's meant to be started by a floor switch (that can handle a zillion amps? :-) )



Can I take this thing apart and run the solonoid wire out to the switch? Or should I set up a high current starter switch somehow?



Suggestions?





Thanks;

-Chris

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  • nick s
    nick s Senior Contributor
    after 1950 the solenoid was moved from the starter housing to the inner fender near the voltage regulator. you will need a solenoid in line with your starter button
  • Unknown
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    usgrant7 wrote:
    Continuing the 12 volt upgrade of my 48 stepdown;

    I have a 12 volt starter that I got off eBay. It's for a Hudson, and came with a generator and water pump for a 308. This all came off a Hornet, I think.

    The starter that's in the car has 2 conductors. 1 goes to the battery, the other (solonoid) to the starter switch. This new starter apparently has an integrated solonoid, as it only has a single conductor. I think you give it 12 volts, and it actuates and spins. I'm told it's meant to be started by a floor switch (that can handle a zillion amps? :-) )

    Can I take this thing apart and run the solonoid wire out to the switch? Or should I set up a high current starter switch somehow?

    Suggestions?

    Chris ...

    Nick is correct ... the following website will provide you with diagrams for a Ford Tractor... do not dispair... the Hudson is the same as the tractor in most respects... check all the options out at this location...http://www.myoldfords.com/wire.asp

    This is the closest to the situation you are facing and it is a solution using the fender mounted solenoid recommended by NICK.

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