starter question

[fresnoron]

picked up a new starter for my 37 21 stud engine. What is the brass/copper strap for that is attached to the stud.

 

[flatheadmurre]

Sounds like one for a solenoid on a modern starter...shouldn´t be any on a flathead starter.
Only strap/bracket on a flathead starter should be steel and go from one of the bolts on the back to a bolt on the pan for supporting rear of the starter.
A picture is good to give us a better idee what you have.

 

[Bob C]

If it looks like this it is for an 8N Ford tractor.

Bob

 

[slowforty]

I used a 5/16 threaded rod for one bolt holding the starter together. It is about 3/4 of an inch longer and then you can bolt the starter together and put a extra ground strap from the starter to the frame.

 

[fresnoron]

yes it is like this pic. Got it from Macs and it says for flathead V8....will this not work? if it will, what do I do with the strap?

 

[Mac VP]

Remove the strap. Not used on your V8 application.

 

[fresnoron]

Thanks Mac....shoulda called you in the first place...your always great to speak with...hope the weather is treating you fine back there Ron