Solenoid identification

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Briank117
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Solenoid identification

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‘74 F32

Hey gang,

Can anyone give me some insight on this?
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Re: Solenoid identification

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Where do the 2 black cables go to ? Not a Trojan install , but I have a pretty good Idea . Let me know about the cables .
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Both black ends cables aren’t attached to anything—I was under the assumption each would possibly go to a positive terminal on each battery?

I’m going to stop over tomorrow after work and try to trace the red wiring.
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I was expecting you to say the cables went to each positive cable . As a way jump the batteries . Trojan used a system like that . And that looks very similar . But the parts and wiring don't look factory . Maybe some one redid it ? Or made there own ? Do you have a emergency start switch ? It also looks like there is no ground wire for the solenoid/relay
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Re: Solenoid identification

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Great minds think alike!

Yes, I have the emergency start button. And you would be correct—there is no ground, which puzzled me.

How would I test if this thing even works? I was planning to install a battery switch and extra battery per motor—that would be a better option, no?
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Re: Solenoid identification

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This is what the factory setup was like viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9114&p=91527&hilit= ... 77e#p91527
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