36 replies to this topic

[GraemeC]

I’d connect it to a good earth and the connection at the solenoid that is permanently live. 

It depends what type of starter you have as to where this connection is - it will either be the main battery feed to the piggy back solenoid on a pre-engaged starter or the main battery feed to the wing mounted solenoid if you have an older type inertia starter

Edited by GraemeC, 16 November 2021 - 07:14 PM.

[beardylondon]

Thanks, I’ve got the later pre engaged type, so I’ll pop it on the terminal with the battery feed.

[croc7]

Going back to this, I am going to buy the below lead and permanently connect it in the engine bay for easy trickle charging, as the way my cars are parked in the garage, it is easier to access the front etc etc.

https://www.mdsbatte...yelet-lead.html

So am I best off attaching it to the starter motor?

Any tips and tricks much appreciated!

To the starter motor itself, no. If you meant attaching the ring terminal of the charger lead to the starter solenoid lug that supplies power to the starter, then yes. That is how I finally decided to do it. Then ran the the wires aft along the existing loom, found a convenient spot for a ground and located the connector next to the bulkhead/firewall. Happy with the result.

Edit; Should note that I have the earlier inertia type starter that uses an inner wing mounted solenoid.

Edited by croc7, 22 November 2021 - 06:51 AM.

[beardylondon]

Yes, I meant attach it to here

 

[beardylondon]

Is this correct?

[Steve220]

Is this correct?

Yes.

[beardylondon]

Thanks Steve