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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If its a 305, it is a Chevy, OMC used Fords for the 351 engine.