Don't see one in my boxes. Don't see in inventory sheets. Don't see it backordered. Can someone tell me what box it should be in or which one to I need?
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Don't see one in my boxes. Don't see in inventory sheets. Don't see it backordered. Can someone tell me what box it should be in or which one to I need?
The solenoid will be on your starter. Lots of discussion if a starter solenoid is needed besides that one. Mine doesn't and works fine. I too searched my boxes and called FFR about it. You're not alone with this.
JRL16
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Maybe things have changed recently but the last complete kit I did included an OEM Ford style remote solenoid to be used with the Ron Francis harness. As I recall it was boxed with the other miscellaneous electrical components such as the horns, etc.
Jeff
According to the website:
Gauges, Dash, and Electrical Assembly:
End those wiring harness woes. Integrated harness and electronic gauges are just the start of this massive assembly. Choose either vintage/replica or modern/performance gauges to complement an authentic street style dash. Complete assembly comes with covered aluminum dash, dash buttons, toggles and indicator lights, switches, and horn.
MK4 pre-cut aluminum dashboard with fasteners
Padded dash cover, black vinyl
Custom fit chassis wiring harness
Ignition switch with FFR keys, headlight switch, three-position turn signal switch, starter solenoid and horns
My horns are in box 20, but no solenoid. Instead of waiting for FFR, which should I buy?
Last edited by jlfernan; 07-22-2017 at 09:38 PM.
1990 Mustang GT.
Jeff
My kit's a couple years old now. I don't remember ever seeing one, and there's no starter solenoid on my parts order list. I checked the page that includes the chassis wiring harness, horns, ignition switch components, etc. Not there. Guessing it's probably not an inadvertent omission.
My new kit I received in March did not have one and was not listed on the shipping manifest either. With the new mini starters, you really don't need one. I put a battery switch in the engine compartment to use as a junction box which would the only reason to use one with a mini.
You definitely do not need a firewall solenoid. The only problem you run into w/o one is, depending on battery location and electrical options installed, you can end up w/ too many cables on the starter battery lug. I like to use something like this
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4721...nction-Block-/
mounted on the firewall or top of passenger footbox. Or you may want this if you have some extra accessories to power
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4722...d-3-8-160-Amp/
or
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4609...e-Module-60A-/
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
My complete kit from August 2015 didn't have one either. X-whatever on you don't need one if using a PMGR (Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction) mini-starter with an integrated solenoid, which is now pretty much standard. A junction block or bus bar can be used to gather the wires instead. Or I use a front mounted master disconnect.
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