Hello listmates-
A little on the fringe of the Forward Look, but maybe someone has worked on
a 55 N.Y. or Imp and can help.
On the inside fender wall, left side (driver's) is a solenoid that has four
terminals. There is a connection to the heavy negative battery cable that goes
to the starter. The heavy power supply to the windows and seat is also connected
there. Altogether there are four large ring terminals anchored to that
connection. I assume the others go to headlights, etc.
Above the big terminal are three smaller terminals. I have a collection of
small ring terminal connectors but no idea of where they go, except for the coil
wire which I figured out by trial and error.
The solenoid box measures two and a half inches by two inches., and is
painted black.
I had to remove the connections when the solenoid burned out, and have
forgotten with time the correct wiring sequence. My 56 N.Y. has a similar
solenoid, but much smaller as it doesn't carry as much amperage. It isn't
any help with a comparison. I have the 55 shop manual, but nowhere in the manual
does it show the solenoid, just refers to it. It doesn't tell fully what
wires are connected where-
The car starts now in any gear, so the safety isn't working.
Is there an external "strap" connection from the big terminal to one of the
small terminals?
I know there must be at least one internal strap. I have had to connect one
of the large ring terminals (goes to the starter) to the small terminal-if
connected to the large terminal the engine immediately starts to turn over.
Something ain't right!
Can someone go out to their garage and check this wiring and let me know
what to do?
Off site might be best, as there are probably few owners of this model
among our list mates.
A diagram (or where to find one) would be very helpful.
Thanks
for helping!
Ted
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