Heat Soak - Remote starter solenoid

[M Peter Leifert]

Installed a new starter/solenoid and have heat soak now... Want to install a Ford-type remote solenoid. Anyone do this? Have a brand/model # for a remote solenoid that works? Need suppression diodes, I understand.

 

[Jan Larsson]

Go with a smaller (and better/lighter) LT1 starter .... never heard anyone have issues then with heat soak .... I got one on mine for the past 20 years nearly and never any issues

never heard of anyone needing a remote solenoid for this reason on a TTA

 

[M Peter Leifert]

OK... Thank you. I think I will. Got a model number or know how to get one for a mini-starter that bolts right in?

 

[Jan Larsson]

This is what many of us use, but seems like they are out of them at the moment but worth calling them to ask

CHEVY BUICK PONTIAC JEEP MINI STARTER Long-Short Mt - SDR0059

 

[M Peter Leifert]

If unavailable for a while, is the LT1 or LT4 mini a good alternative? Need to get at Kirbans at twice the price of the DB?

I'm searching the Internet for the DB but haven't found it so far.

 

[Jan Larsson]

All of the Buick GN vendors carry the mini starters and there’s also a few listed on eBay.

prices do vary

make sure it comes with new bolts as the factory stock bolts don’t work.

 

[M Peter Leifert]

Got it... Many thanks.

 

[M Peter Leifert]

Hi... Just to finish this off... I got a DB Electrical SDR0059 mini starter, put it in, and now no heat soak. Good change and easy to do for about $60 total too. Best solution. Your thinking/advise much appreciated, Jan.

 

[Jan Larsson]

Hi... Just to finish this off... I got a DB Electrical SDR0059 mini starter, put it in, and now no heat soak. Good change and easy to do for about $60 total too. Best solution. Your thinking/advise much appreciated, Jan.

Brilliant, glad you got it sorted in the end.

loads of benefits doing that swap considering both weight, size and speed starting the engine !

glad I could help!