Re: Autolite MCL-6113 Starter Solenoid

Posted by HH56 On 2023/9/19 13:57:42

Is it the large pinion shift solenoid that moves the Bendix and pinion in and out of mesh with the ring gear or a regular small 3 terminal type that just powers the motor. If it is the large type is the back part where the terminals are located made of black bakelite which can be removed or is it all one piece.

If one with the removable type back, the copper studs which are also the inner terminals wear and burn from arcing as contact is made and then broken. After awhile when wear is severe a solid connection to the motor can no longer be made. Often those terminals can be loosened and removed from the bakelite back so they can be rotated 180 degrees and give a second life. Those type solenoids may have rebuild kits available too.

If it is the small 3 terminal solenoid one should be easily found. Cole-Hersee makes a good number of replacement type solenoids.