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  1. 74M35A2

    Is this a starter solenoid? Clicks but no power to starter.

    I sell upgraded modern gear reduction starters. They have the small solenoid built directly onto them, so you can bypass the PCB circuit for this completely, and reroute the crank wire from the dash switch directly to the starter, and done. Or simply use as-is. They weigh 1/2 of stock...
  2. 74M35A2

    Is this a starter solenoid? Clicks but no power to starter.

    You're going to have to use a voltmeter if you want to solve this without throwing parts at it. Check for +24v on the small wire connecting to the starter solenoid when held in crank (when it won't crank). This will tell you if it is the starter or further upstream such as the switch or PCB...
  3. 74M35A2

    Is this a starter solenoid? Clicks but no power to starter.

    I have brand new modern gear reduction starters on sale right now. 3 year warranty. Jumping the solenoid large terminals should spin the starter motor but not engage the pinion gear. Check for power on the small wire going to solenoid for +24v when held in crank. Applying +24v to the...
  4. 74M35A2

    Is this a starter solenoid? Clicks but no power to starter.

    I'm not sure, but that may be somebody's home-made deal. Those crimp connectors and different colored wire are not typical of military issue. Regardless, the lower solenoid looks in much worse condition than the top via corrosion, and the small black wire on the lower can seems over-heater at...
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