Starter selinoid

[dennie kirkpatrick]

I had a starter selinoid stick a couple of times on the firewall, it is probably still a 1941 selinoid, because I have never changed it. I knocked on it several times, and the engine quit turning over.I guess it is time for
replacement.
Is there a certain way it is supposed to be mounted? Right now, it has the under the hood button on the bottom of the selinoid. Some body told me that I needed to turn it 180 degrees with the button on the top, so if the return spring inside breaks that the button will always be in the released position.
I have always seen them with the button on the lower side.

KIRK

 

[Vic Piano]

The button belongs on the bottom.

 

[dennie kirkpatrick]

Thank you, that is what I thought.

 

[Bill Steiner]

Low voltage from batt are cables can cause them to stick, also a starter that draws to much amp. can cause it. Also the button was always on the bottom. Bill

 

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Is it 6volt or 12volt? 6volt selinoids will stick if used with 12volt system. Walt

 

[19Fordy]

Just for the heck of it, take it apart and see if you can fix it. The top is pressed on, but I bet it will come off if you carefully think it thru.

 

[dennie kirkpatrick]

Yes, it is on the 12 volt system now.I wonder if you can get the same type of selinoid new in 12 volt with the button on the bottom?