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HotRodMurray

does any one know if i can by pass the solenoid by just running a batery cable to a push button the to the startor


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bakerg

bakerg

HotRodMurray said:
does any one know if i can by pass the solenoid by just running a batery cable to a push button the to the startor
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It would have to be an awlful big push button to be rated for the current going through the cable to the starter.:eek: Thats why they have a solenoid in the first place, to handle all the current.:biggrin:


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KennyV

Cars, trucks & tractors all use to have the Large contractor push buttons, usually foot operated.

Not only were the push buttons large but they were expensive and hard to mount... You also have to run very heavy gauge cable to & from the switch, ....
Using a solenoid allows for remote mounting a smaller switch and Much smaller wiring for the switch.
It also allows for various interlocks within the start circuit... :smile:KennyV


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fifthstring27030

Some of the old rear engine Snapper mowers had a push button and no solenoid I believe they used #8 wire to go from battery to swicth to starter. Why do you want to by-pass solenoid they are not that expensive? Also the eariest Cub Cadets had a push button


#5

reynoldston

reynoldston

HotRodMurray said:
does any one know if i can by pass the solenoid by just running a batery cable to a push button the to the startor
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Some of the earlier 6 volt cars had like Ford had the heavy duty starter buttons and shouldn't be too hard to find. My 1935 Ford pickup has one.


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HotRodMurray

im just going to buy a new syloniod so i dont have to worry about the wires welding to gether


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KennyV

HotRodMurray said:
im just going to buy a new syloniod so i dont have to worry about the wires welding to gether
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The solenoid is going to be the fastest and least expensive...

And it is the contacts in a push button switch, that could weld together... If the switch is rated for the current that will not happen... usually.

It is possible for the same thing to happen in a solenoid, but that is extremely rare & usually involves a failed starter or other direct short, like the cable between the solenoid and starter shorting to ground.... Either will cause the current to be a lot more than the rating, and nd that can lead to a welded contact situation...

In any case going back with the original type solenoid will be easy & safe... :smile:KennyV


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benski

KennyV said:
The solenoid is going to be the fastest and least expensive...

And it is the contacts in a push button switch, that could weld together... If the switch is rated for the current that will not happen... usually.

It is possible for the same thing to happen in a solenoid, but that is extremely rare & usually involves a failed starter or other direct short, like the cable between the solenoid and starter shorting to ground.... Either will cause the current to be a lot more than the rating, and nd that can lead to a welded contact situation...

In any case going back with the original type solenoid will be easy & safe... :smile:KennyV
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I agree 100%. It'll be less expensive and safer too!.:thumbsup:


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jmurray01

jmurray01

HotRodMurray said:
im just going to buy a new syloniod so i dont have to worry about the wires welding to gether
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Good decision! You're not related to me in any way are you ? :laughing:


#10

wjjones

wjjones

jmurray01 said:
Good decision! You're not related to me in any way are you ? :laughing:
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Yep solenoid is the way to go..:smile:..


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