Bypassing ignition to engage stater

Re: Bypassing ignition to engage stater (tdskip)

From http://www.sw-em.com/starter.htm
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"Bypass the IGN switch and apply power directly to energize SOL, and in turn SM. A "remote starter switch" connected between the big bolt, terminal 30, and the smaller quick disconnect control (terminal 50) works well for this...a much less elegant (but equally effective in a pinch) technique uses any conductive tool between these two adjacent terminals (like a big screwdriver...but I wouldn't use my best...talk about the right tool for the job)...this makes big sparks and one needs to be ready for the engine movement when starter engages... A remote start switch is preferable because it allows for the troubleshooting steps which follow, without big sparks in the engine compartment (big sparks scare onlookers, pets, and can ignite stuff!). A remote starter switch with its spring loaded electrical clips isn't bothered by the rockin' anda rollin' of the engine either."
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George Dill

Well - this didn't go so well. I left everything connected, installed a fresh battery, and used a remote started switch like the one from IPD, but didn't get the start to turn the motor over.

I connected the remote starter from the + batter terminal to the top starter solenoid post were all the other wires were attached - but the starter didn't energize.

I did touch a well insulated wrench between the top and bottom starter posts and that produced a healthy spark but again the starter didn't energize.

For grins I connected the remote starter from the - battery post to the top starter solenoid terminal and that resulted in the starter spinning (backwards - yes?) but that didn't spin the engine over either.

Ideas?

Modified by tdskip at 5:29 PM 3-19-2009