Just wondering why...

[Chet Zerlin]

The starter solenoid on my 100-6 has a rubber covered switch that - when pressed - operates the starter. But, in order to get to it you have to remove the transmission cover and the cover in front of it that attaches to the bulkhead. Not to mention the carpet that covers it...

Not exactly an easily accessible feature! Anyone have any idea why it is located there?
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[dcarlg]

Hi Chet.
My solenoid can be reached from the other side of the firewall in the engine compartment. BT7.

 

[Chet Zerlin]

Well...that makes much more sense! But as you can see from the picture, the existing hole indicates that it's mounted in the intended position on my car....go figure!

 

[John Turney]

I don't have a hole like that on my BN4; I access the starter solenoid from the engine compartment. Perhaps a PO put the hole there.

 

[Keoke]

Sumpin wrong?? :

All starter solenoids are located on the engine side of the firewall----OH!! Sure-layful:

OH Man I'm sure glad I do not have one of those old fashion cars---

 

[Rob Glasgow]

My BT7 has the hole in the firewall, but as you've said, you can't activate the solenoid without removing a lot of the interior. However, I can activate the starter from the engines side by using a large flat head screwdriver to lever the button to the on position.

 

[Duane_Rhynard]

All of the 6 cylinder Healeys I've ever seen have the solenoid in this position (With the hole) as shown in the BN7/BT7 parts list (#12) below. On my cars, I can easily push the button with my finger from the engine compartment to turn the engine over. (Valve adjustments, etc.)

Thanks,
Duane

 

[Keoke]

That feller Duane got a Modern car too----

 

[GregW]

Anyone have any idea why it is located there?
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Only thing I can think of is that design makes it a little harder to hotwire the car.

 

[bob hughes]

A bit pointless in having a starter solenoid with a push button unless it was in the engine bay somewhere. I am pretty sure that my BN4 had one in the same position as the one in my BJ7.



Bob