Your idea of a mechanical switch would work identical to the "3rd"
post on a later model solenoid, but I don't remember 6 volt systems
using a resistor to reduce voltage to the coil primary. Reducing
the primary voltage also reduces the secondary (spark) voltage.
In theory there is nothing wrong with your idea as long as there
was originally a ballast (dropping) resistor in the coil primary
circuit.
-----Original Message-----
From: RifeB@ttc.com [mailto:RifeB@ttc.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 4:28 PM
To: Hanlon, Bill
Cc: Hanlon, Bill; 'sheldon'; 'oletrucks@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: Boy was I WRONG!!!! RE: [oletrucks] 55 2nd short (for me)
updat e.
I have a 46 1/2 ton ART DECO with a 6 volt system, without a starter
solenoid. I had thougts of wiring a spring loaded switch with a ballast
resistor. When starting engine, hold switch closed(supplying full 6 volts
to coil),then release switch(power goes through ballast, 3 volts to coil) .
The purpose will be to save points wear. Whatdoya think? This also has a
polarity reversing switch mounted to the starter motor
Bill Rife 46 babbit beater
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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