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Topic: Ford mini Starter
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-18-2004 02:01 AM
   
I put a new Ford mini hi torque starter in. It turns over great, fits awesome. But it runs for about a second after I release the key.It does disengage as soon as I release the key.
I've read where others have had this happen too. Not sure if it's something to worry about or live with ?
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 04:06 AM
SCOOP-If you can still hear the starter your exhaust is too quiet!  ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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Mario428
Journeyman Posts: 76
From: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-18-2004 05:30 AM
You have the starter battery cable hooked to the switched side of the solenoid mounted on your fender.
THe battery terminal on the starter has to go directly to battery. Use the remote solenoid to turn on the solenoid on the starter. the runon will go away.
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Capri
Gearhead Posts: 1368
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-18-2004 11:18 AM
With the mini starter, you should have gotten a wire with 2 loops and instruction sheet on how to install that 1 wire. If you didnt, let me know and I'll look for our sheet and see if we cant get the instructions posted.Tony
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-18-2004 01:26 PM
Tony, Bill over at Medic One here in Reno sold me the unit and set it up so the starter will work as a one wire. Now it's running on now every time I start it.------------------
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mainer
Gearhead Posts: 148
From: Bryant Pond, Maine
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-18-2004 04:33 PM
Very timely post. I also tried to figure this out last night and the instructions/picture is less than clear to me. I have a set of wires that came in the box, generic red/black loops on each end in a protective housing. Anyone who can offer clear battery/fendersolenoid/starter wiring instructions I'd appreciate it.thanks,
don
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 84
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-18-2004 08:11 PM
Mini-Starter Wiring Diagram. Click on the picture that comes up to display a larger version.Hope it helps!  ------------------
My webpage: www.gt350clone.com
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-18-2004 08:31 PM
that the ford racing mini starter? or just a ford unit?
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 848
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 08:41 PM
Is that mini starter diagram for all mini starters? I bought mine last month the guy said to make a jumper wire and jump the little terminal with the big one down at the starter and keep the factory wires in the stock location on the fender solinoid.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-18-2004 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by John Holloway:
Is that mini starter diagram for all mini starters? I bought mine last month the guy said to make a jumper wire and jump the little terminal with the big one down at the starter and keep the factory wires in the stock location on the fender solinoid.
John thats what I was told too, and how mine is set up now. But it runs after I let go of the key.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 08:48 PM
Ron,And everyone else, GT350's linked diagram will stop the run on problem. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-18-2004 08:50 PM
Thanks
Any truth to the reports I've heard about burning them out quicker for having them hot all the time ?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 09:02 PM
Ron,It isn't hot all the time. The new starter has a solenoid built into it. Just like the solenoid on your inner fender. The 12 ga wire energizes the starter's solenoid when you turn the key. SteveW
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 848
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 10:09 PM
Thanks for starting this topic Ron,Thats what mine is doing only... I thought that the starter was in to far so I put in a .100 starter shim, It is better but I'm going to change the wiring tomarrow night!
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 848
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 05-18-2004 10:13 PM
And thanks Steve for your help!! It sounds like I can take out the Starter shim!
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Capri
Gearhead Posts: 1368
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-19-2004 12:47 PM
Now that was cool! The ages of computers. I was already trying to figure out how I was going to be scanning and posting the instruction sheet!!!!!!Tony
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-19-2004 02:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Capri:
Now that was cool! The ages of computers. I was already trying to figure out how I was going to be scanning and posting the instruction sheet!!!!!!Tony
So thats the same way you'd wire it Tony ? ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-21-2004 01:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by GT350Clone:
Mini-Starter Wiring Diagram. Click on the picture that comes up to display a larger version.Hope it helps!
It worked the starter stop the second I let go of the key.   Thanks again to all of you All but MikeR  He told me to buy a really large crank bar with a handle,cut a hole in the radiator so it could stick out of the grill.  ------------------
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 84
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-21-2004 01:59 PM
Glad to help! The mini's are pretty neat in my book - less weight, more space, more power, not to mention it "sounds cool". I did mine this past winter, and have "converted" 5 other people since then. ------------------
My webpage: www.gt350clone.com
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-21-2004 02:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dubz:
that the ford racing mini starter? or just a ford unit?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-21-2004 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by GT350Clone:
Glad to help! The mini's are pretty neat in my book - less weight, more space, more power, not to mention it "sounds cool". I did mine this past winter, and have "converted" 5 other people since then.
It sure does leave a lot more room.
The starter seems to work better with the new wiring too? or maybe it's me.
It does have a different sound. Dubz yeah it's a Ford mini hi torque starter. ------------------
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-21-2004 02:50 PM
part #?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-21-2004 03:31 PM
I'll have to look at the box when I get home.------------------
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-21-2004 03:33 PM
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JCQuinn@work
Gearhead Posts: 826
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 05-21-2004 03:51 PM
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All but MikeR He told me to buy a really large crank bar with a handle,cut a hole in the radiator so it could stick out of the grill. [/B]
Boy is that old school. I actually owned cars that had that option. John
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-21-2004 04:59 PM
they worked for a long time didnt they john!! lots of sprained and broken wrists also!! dubz just go to the parts store and ask for a starter for a newer model 302. i think they are all pretty much the same.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft. http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/billswebsite/pg06.html
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-21-2004 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by JCQuinn@work:
Boy is that old school. I actually owned cars that had that option. John
John now thats scary Dubz what Mike said is all I did. ------------------
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