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Date:         Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:20:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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A while back I connected a starter to a car battery so that I could measure the current in that solenoid circuit. It seems to me that it was around 37 amps. That is an awful lot thru a 1/4 inch push-on connector as well as the ignition switch. If the crimp of that connector to the wire is a little corroded, the resistance will produce a lot of heat. If anyone else has measured this current, I would welcome confirmation or refutation.

Larry A.

On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Just getting ready to put in the Hard Start Relay and noticed this wire on > my new Bosch starter with some melted plastic.  Just installed the new > battery and ign switch and wondering if I should go fwd with the install or > switch out the starter first.  Thanks to all. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' >


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