Adding a ballast bypass starter solenoid???

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crjohn

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I am working on my 1947 super deluxe. I have decided to stick with the original 6V positive ground system. I have noted that the ballast resistor is not bypassed when starting, this came as surprise to me??? Has anyone switched to a four terminal starter solenoid with the option to bypass the ballast resistor when starting? If so did it help starting or cause any unexpected problems?

Thanks for any input!
CRJOHN
 
You might want to try Supereal's 'Quick Start' Circuit



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I have tried both with and with out ,The 4 post solenoid doesn't have a engine jump button ,if all your cables ect are up to scratch you don't really need a buy pass .Use heavy welding cable , Fuel pump good no leaky were you put the filter on.ect . Ted
 
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When I first got my 46 the coil blew up? So a got a Napa common 6 vt coil A little research said no resistor required. If true the Ford coil and resister is a :Ford thing: no other makes have a resistor, so it must be true
 
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