[DeTomaso] Starter solenoid

[Will Kooiman]

I have used the same relay.  I¹m using it now on my Cobra.

I don¹t recall if the holes are the same.  It mounts differently, though,
and even if the holes aren¹t quite the same, you can probably elongate
them to fit.


On 7/27/18, 4:24 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Robert Stroj"
<detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of npdrs at maui.net>
wrote:

>Hi, this sounds like a good idea; would you maybe know if it fits same
>mounting holes?
>
>Thanks a lot, Robert
>
>> On Jul 27, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Larry-Ohio Time Corp
>><Larry at ohiotimecorp.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Robert,
>> 
>> I have used a Ford 1965 dump truck solenoid in the past for cars. It is
>> about 1/3 larger then the standard car models. NAPA or a truck supply
>>should
>> have them.
>> 
>> 
>> Larry (still playing with trucks) - Cleveland
>> 
>> PS Thanks for stopping in for a visit Bud. Always enjoy our chats :)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On
>>Behalf
>> Of Robert Stroj
>> Sent: July 27, 2018 5:23 AM
>> To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Starter selenoid
>> 
>> Could you please share a part number(s) for the starter relay (solenoid)
>> from the regular car part stores.
>> Here there is Napa, O'Reilly and MapQuest in the neighborhood.
>> 
>> Online search gave me GM part number SS-581, but would expect it should
>>be a
>> Ford part number?!
>> 
>> Also, are there any solenoids recommended as a better/longer lasting
>>option?
>> At the moment I have solenoid by-passed and use the integrated solenoid
>>at
>> the starter, but I do not like idea of thick unfused battery cable going
>> back to the starter under the car; feel it would be safer to use the
>> fireboard mount solenoid.
>> 
>> Thanks, Robert
>> 
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