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anyone ever relocate the solenoid on a 4.9 starter? by wiccantoy
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ok the starter is still getting heat soaked on my 4.9l starter. anyone ever relocate the solenoid connected to the starter? anyone have pics on how they did it? etc....

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Report this Post04-10-2008 12:30 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FrizlefrakSend a Private Message to FrizlefrakDirect Link to This Post
I didn't relocate it, but I did wrap my starter with heat shield. Solved my heat soak issue.
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Originally posted by Frizlefrak:

I didn't relocate it, but I did wrap my starter with heat shield. Solved my heat soak issue.


i have also done that and it didnt help. grrrrrrrrrr
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Why not use a Ford type solenoid and wire it to the starter , that will work and you will not have that problem again.

http://www.google.com/imgre...olenoid%2Bdiagram&sa =X&oi=image_result&resnum=1&ct=image&cd=1

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Originally posted by gunslinger:

Why not use a Ford type solenoid and wire it to the starter , that will work and you will not have that problem again.


not 100% sure how to do that
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The solenoid on the 4.9 starter is physically connected to the starter gear. When you engages the solenoid it pushes the gear out to engage the starter ring on the flywheel or flex plate which then turns the engine over to start it. The Ford system uses a bendix type starter which works by spinning the starter motor which uses centrifugal force to pull the starter gear into the starter ring. I can see no way to remote the solenoid on the GM style starters. You could Google starters which should give you a better explanation on how the 2 different types of starters work.

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Report this Post04-13-2008 11:26 AM Click Here to See the Profile for wiccantoySend a Private Message to wiccantoyDirect Link to This Post
ok well i dont know what else to do than .....
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Originally posted by wiccantoy:

ok well i dont know what else to do than .....


...heat shield??

Not sure what else to say, never had that problem...

Edit: just saw this near the bottom of the page, //www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/024804-35.html Archie installing a 6 speed on jscott1's car - he used a starter with the solenoid is on the side vs original - perhapes this starter setup could work for you - have no ideal of what he is using, just saw the picture.

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I was thinking along the same lines as Mickey. If the wrap wasn't enough I would think that building some heat shields would be the only option left. You could probably make something pretty easy that would bolt the the lower exhaust manifold bolts. Adding a additional cooling fan may be another option though space would be my concern there. Or if you haven't already you could wrap your exhuast manifold to lower the temp around the starter. There has got to be a way. If you come up with something keep us posted. Good luck.

EDIT: I was checking out the thread with the starter Mickey was talking about and noticed the stock caddy heat shield that goes near the starter. Do you have one of these? Might be a good start and I'm sure I have an extra if you need it.

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Report this Post04-13-2008 01:47 PM Click Here to See the Profile for wiccantoySend a Private Message to wiccantoyDirect Link to This Post
i plan to get a 5.5" fan and mount that under there. and may look into making a heat shroud also
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Are you sure it is a heat soak issue? Too much timing or poor battery cables can have the same symptoms... On my 4.5 I had the muffler where the stock cat converter was and never had any hot starting issues.

I used Deville manifolds with a y-pipe but if you are using the manifolds that dump down, you could easily make a heat shield (open up a piece of exhaust pipe and weld on a coupled of tabs) that bolts to the exhaust flange and wraps the back side of the exhaust (towards the starter).
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I just thought of one other option that may be the simplest one. Why not bolt a small metal plate to the cradle to direct some airflow up towards the starter. Just something to scoop up some air and cool the starter. This could easily take the place of a fan and would be much easier to do. Having the fan temps lowered would keep everything cooler also or a lower temp thermostat. Just tossing out ideas.

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The above reference link will work I have done this all the time to different vehicles , if you are not capable to do it get an auto electrician to wire it in for you
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Originally posted by gunslinger:

The above reference link will work I have done this all the time to different vehicles , if you are not capable to do it get an auto electrician to wire it in for you


the reference offered can be seen. but to figure out which of the starters are used and the correct amount of shims and placement of the jig shall be the trick. it is a pain in the but to have to have another flywheel made due to being imaptient. looks like i have a bit more to look into now. lol , it never ands. i guess i shall start with a heat shield and a fan. and if nothing else works i will just have a bit more reading to do. now if i could only find those reading glass's i lost a few years back.
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ok i have a email into bubbajoe. hopefully he is still on from time to time. thank you all so far. im itching to drive my car a little father than a few miles from home. its a pain in the but to have issues with the starter
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quote
Originally posted by gunslinger:

Why not use a Ford type solenoid and wire it to the starter , that will work and you will not have that problem again.

[URL=http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/FordSolenoid.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/solenoid.htm&h=80&w=140&sz=30&tbnid=5grqcV0xi2wJ:&tbnh=80&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dford%2Btype%2Bstarter%2Bsolenoid%2Bdiagr am&sa]http://www.google.com/imgre...olenoid%2Bdiagram&sa[/URL] =X&oi=image_result&resnum=1&ct=image&cd=1



The ford solenoid works well for heat soak issuses, no need for fancy or expensive changes. Just read the article entirely.
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Originally posted by SERGE144:


The ford solenoid works well for heat soak issuses, no need for fancy or expensive changes. Just read the article entirely.

NICE i will be doing this in the next few days. thank you very much
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Originally posted by SERGE144:


The ford solenoid works well for heat soak issuses, no need for fancy or expensive changes. Just read the article entirely.


ok this DOES NOT work dont try it.

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Originally posted by wiccantoy:


ok this DOES NOT work dont try it.



Any details on why it didn't work? Just curious.
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no i did what it says to do and it starts like it should . but when i left it sit and get to warmer temps after like 5 minutes . i shut it down , and it wont start back up. no matter im out 40 bucks , no big deal. it sounded like a good idea, but oh well
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ok update .......... ive added a heat shield from jegs.com and i added a fan under there. now im at a loss for words. not sure what else to try . still gettign heat soaked

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I bought a new one and it fixed my problem. no heat sheilds or anything

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I bought a new starter, (you do need to buy a new starter) added a Cool-It Thermo Tech Starter Heat Shield Wrap THT 14150



and added a Moroso Standard GM Starter Heatshield MOR-74300



No problems now.

I attached the wrap and the shield using the wrap's straps
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..... or get an Allante gear reduction starter. Smaller, lighter.... and I have yet to have problems with it.
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quote
Originally posted by fourpoint9:

I bought a new starter, (you do need to buy a new starter) added a Cool-It Thermo Tech Starter Heat Shield Wrap THT 14150



and added a Moroso Standard GM Starter Heatshield MOR-74300



No problems now.
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I attached the wrap and the shield using the wrap's straps


i did the wrap already but it just seemed to be like a blanket for the starter holding the heat in. i also got the same heat shield you showed. plus the fan ......................

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OK Update things done so far

1. heat wrap the starter (took of since that didnt help)
2. placed 10" fan infront of the starter
3. purchased a heat shield from jegs
4. purchased new starter
5. purchased a new battery
6. did the relocate that was posted up in a further reply on this page.

im ready to sell the damn car, ive got 20k invested in the damn thing and cant enjoy it . it was fine when the 4.9 engine was stock. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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ok went today to order a allante starter. hopefully this will work before i burn the car
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allante starter did the trick. woooooooohooooooooooo
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You can still burn it
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Originally posted by gunslinger:

You can still burn it


naaaaahhh sorry not now
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You can at least burn the tires.
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Originally posted by Fieroseverywhere:

You can at least burn the tires.


there are plans to burn the tires all the time
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