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cappy39

01-26-2010 @ 4:05 PM

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As it turns out, Alan was right. The solenoid I purchased was bad. When I got the new one, I got spark and off I go.
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01-26-2010 @ 9:01 AM

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Use MMO as directed on the can. Any more will just create smoke and rob your engine of power.

What was the fix on your wiring problem?

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01-26-2010 @ 8:17 AM

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How much MMO?

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01-26-2010 @ 7:14 AM

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Cappy, put a little Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas tank. It will help with the sticky valves.

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01-25-2010 @ 8:06 PM

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Hey Guys
Got it running. 4 stuck valves later. It is starting to smooth out, but is running a little rough.
Thanks for all the advice
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01-20-2010 @ 7:06 PM

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Thanks Guys for the help. As soon as it stops raining I am going to try to work on it again. I would put it in the garage, but no room. Incidentally, do you know anyone who might be interested in trading an original 33 or 34 Ford for my 1964 Pontiac GTO convertible?
Mark

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01-20-2010 @ 10:40 AM

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I haven't seen any solenoids that were polarity sensitive. Using an ohmmeter, check to see if the small terminal is connected to one of the large terminals. You will be reading the resistance of the solenoid coil. If so, the solenoid requires that ground be applied to the small terminal to pull the solenoid coil. If you don't find a connection, the solenoid is bad. If you have two small terminals, one must be connected to the battery side of the solenoid, the other to the starter button.
The type with the button on the bottom is an early model. If it sticks, replace it, as it is likely the contacts are burned.

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01-20-2010 @ 7:39 AM

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Unless it is a solid state (electronic) solenoid the polarity should not make any difference in how the wires are hooked up.

Allen E Michler
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cappy39

01-19-2010 @ 10:00 PM

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how can I tell if it is a negative or positive ground solenoid? I am planning on taking it back anyway, because when I press the button at the bottom, it sticks half the time and keeps cranking the motor.
Mark

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01-19-2010 @ 8:28 PM

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Will be gone Sat be available Sun Afternoon

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