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11-11-2020, 05:29 AM
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solenoids
hey guys
i have shaved doors on my 57 and i want to do the solenoid thing . i have heard the old school way of using gm starter solenoids . has anyone gone this route? i understand there are pretty good companies that make complete systems with there own solenoids---dont need that i just need 2 good strong ones. I have the bear latches- and my doors are tough to release the latch - any suggestions would be great Dont know if there is a different wiring set up for the GM"s just looking for good strong solenoids . Diagram would be nice too daze57 |
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11-11-2020, 09:02 AM
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Re: solenoids
Yes many years ago. Sounds like your latches aren't aligned properly though. Bear Claws are usually very smooth. I have them on my 64 and it's they are feather light to open. Only one finger to close the doors.
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11-11-2020, 12:08 PM
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Re: solenoids
Most solenoids are tough depending on how they are used. Typical wiring is the same for all of them. Solenoids are 2 systems in one unit. Activation side and the power side are the side that does the work. Activation side is the 2 small terminals. These 2 small studs activate the solenoid to pull the coil in so the 2 bigger studs can send power to something that requires a lot of amps.
Here is a quick drawing I did in paint. I'm not artist so bare with me. The solenoid for a car is typically 12 volt DC activation and less than a 100amps. most times. Depending on the popper rating you have you will need to get one as close to it as possible, preferably a little more than it's rating. This link is for a 12 v DC 100amp solenoid Continuous. Hope it helps you out.  https://www.grainger.com/category/el...&filters=attrs
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11-13-2020, 05:42 AM
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Re: solenoids
thank you guys very very much ---good information
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