1987 Full Size Starter Solenoid Wiring

[snowman74]

Okay guys....

The old Bronco has been sitting in the garage long enough. I'm replacing a lot of old wiring and hose. Stuff rots. Anyway, on the passenger side fender wall, the starter solenoid is mounted. There are three posts on my old one...and for the life of me, I cannot remember if the power wires go to the front or the back. Does anybody have a good picture of the starter solenoid/relay switch on the fender well? Also, there are two wires that seem to come from the headlights, both of which have fusible disconnects....do these go to the negative side of the battery? Thanks all!

 

[miesk5]

yo pal,

see if this is same as your 87;



Relay Wiring pic in a 90 with Wire Identification

Source: by Seattle FSB (SeattleFSB)

start switch wire is R/LB &is push on type

Relay with parallel posts pic; "...This design is superior to the older side-post style primarily because the quality of its contact doesn't depend on the rotation of the main studs, which are splined to prevent rotation anyway. Its contacts self-clean (to a degree, of course), it uses less copper, it takes up less space, and it's easier to bypass if it does fail..."

Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck)

 

[Seabronc]

Is it a 3 pole or a 4 pole as shown in meisk5's picture? All fusible links go to the battery side of the solinoid/relay. If you can post a picture of the relay.

Good luck,

 

[snowman74]

It's a three pole. I'm just not certain if the starter goes on front or back post. I THINK it's the front post, as pictured. I'll take pics as soon as I can. Thanks for responding!