Calif Bile would know all about jumping two big studs...
JR
Calif Bill wrote:
Ford or Chevy motor. On the Ford, you can jumper the two big studs to get
the engine to start, bypassing the solenoid. Check with a voltmeter if
there is voltage to the big input lug, and then when the key is turned there
should be voltage at the start wire contact. My boat has a fuse in the
starter line from the ignition switch (purple wire is standard). On a
chevy, check the same things. By passing the solenoid on the Chevy only
spins the motor the solenoid engages the starter gear.
Bill

"Per-Olof Litby - Practice Mgr - Software, Central/North Europe - Sun
Microsystems" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

My Cobra engine won't start. Absolutely nothing happens when I turn the
ignition key - no click from the solenoid, and obviously the starter doesn't
crank. The battery is OK. Does this indicate that the solenoid is shot?

I guess it theoretically could be the ignition switch but the instruments
come to life so I don't think that's it. What's the easiest way to diagnose
the solenoid?

thanks ahead,

/POL












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