Re: finally getting started.

["amc74hornet" <amc74hornet@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, themixtoo@xxxx wrote:
> Rod, My 400 sbc also has the solenoid on the starter, You would be wise to 
> put a jumper wire on that solenoid and keep the 'Ford' style solenoid, The point 
> is the solenoid mounted on the starter is pretty close to the exhaust and the 
> heat down there is not helpful to easy starting, Once that thing gets hot, 
> it's a pain to start. I put this jumper on my sbc starter solenoid 20 years ago 
> and it still works today.
> Gary 'The Mix'

I have seen this done on many Chevy's, especially on the big blocks where the starter is cooked by the headers. I understand they also make heat sheilds for the starters.
"Doc"