Powermaster Starter not Engaging Flywheel

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Originally Posted by cycleguy55

That's how my Summit Protorque starter is now wired - you're essentially turning the remote solenoid into a junction block. Summit claims the solenoid on the starter is stronger than the Ford-style remote solenoid.

Summit wiring diagram: https://static.summitracing.com/glob...sum-820048.pdf

BTW, that's not how I found it. Whoever installed the starter left the Ford-style remote solenoid in place, wired normally, then ran a small jumper from the heavy cable post on the starter to the solenoid - essentially running both solenoids in series. Just one of the many goofy things I've found and fixed on this car.

Good move to remove it. Two solenoids effectively in tandem operation are twice as likely for a no crank condition, more components, more chance of failure.