Re: starter or solenoid problem?

Posted by HH56 On 2018/5/7 13:01:44

My email address is in the user profile so just click on my user name to bring up the profile. It sounds like the pinion shift starter solenoid which would be correct for a senior 359 engine. The important thing still is to check voltage on the small terminal with the single wire while you or someone else turns the key to the start position. If you have no voltage it is the ign switch which needs checking but if you have voltage then something is amiss with the solenoid and it becomes a more involved troubleshooting to see if it is a mechanical bind issue or electrical in the solenoid.

If you do have voltage does the end with the lever try to do anything or is there any noise coming from the solenoid?

Here is the back of a rebuild kit for a 55-6 solenoid which I believe will be very similar to your description of what you have.

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