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Originally Posted by K10
Hey Guys,
I have an 84 chevy k10, and am trying to install two batteries (pos to pos and neg to neg). I've been told that I can install a solonoid in the positive line that when I turn on the ignition, the solonid will engage (like an old ford starter solonoid), and connect both batteries (basically to run a winch from the second battery). I've installed a solonoid from a 95 ford pickup, but the solonoid gets real hot when its engaged. I can only touch it for about 20 seconds before I need to let go, b/c it is hot. I am not using this solonoid for what it was intended, I know.. but have you guys ever heard of this type of set-up before? and if so, what kind of solonoid should I be using?
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starter solenoids are designed for a short time of operation..the coil of the solenoid is creating the heat..
you could try placing a droping resistor in the coil feed to reduce the voltage to 6volts..