Okay Dan thanks!
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Mar 14, 2026 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
As you know I am switching back over to my 4 speed in my 65 Valiant. I won't need the starter relay for the automatic that only starts in neutral and park. Am I correct that I can just use the automatic relay if I run the black wire, that leaves the relay and goes to the transmission, to a ground? Just double checking! Thanks |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
That wire should be brown, but yes, that's the one you should ground. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
Okay Dan thanks!
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Mon Mar 16, 2026 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
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As you know I am switching back over to my 4 speed in my 65 Valiant. I won't need the starter relay for the automatic that only starts
Why not connect that wire to a clutch "safety" switch? That way the starter will not engage unless the clutch pedal is depressed. (Safety first)
in neutral and park. Am I correct that I can just use the automatic relay if I run the black wire, that leaves the relay and goes to the transmission, to a ground? Just double checking! Thanks |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Mar 16, 2026 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
Probably for the same reasons I don't want power windows, power seats, door locks, dimmer on the turn signals, fuel injection, traction control and and 100 other things on my car. But your point is well taken. I'll consider it.
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| Author: | Vettefab [ Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
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Why not connect that wire to a clutch "safety" switch? That way the starter will not engage unless the clutch pedal is depressed. (Safety first)
I don't remember on earlier cars, but that's the way my 70 manual transmission Barracuda is wired from the factory.
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
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Why not connect that wire to a clutch "safety" switch? That way the starter will not engage unless the clutch pedal is depressed. (Safety first)
I don't remember on earlier cars, but that's the way my 70 manual transmission Barracuda is wired from the factory.
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| Author: | lgu32 [ Tue Mar 17, 2026 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Automatic to Manual starter relay ? |
I had bought my first slantsix car at 1981. It was a 1966 Dart with 170 cu.in. engine and 3 spd manual ”tree on three”. As there was an option to big block 225 I bought one. We did the swap in a car repair garage at the service station in a day they did not had other use for the space. After few hours the engine was swapped and dressed with the original accessories. It was time for 1st start. I went to the drivers seat, turn the ignition on. Oil pressure light give me information that electricity is on. So I pulled the manual choke on, pushed the throttle few times, pulled the clutch pedal down and turn the key. It started immediately as the original carburetor was full of gasoline. I had clutch down but it was not adjusted well and I had also the reverse gear on. The car really jumped backwards! I paid all the glasses of the garage door I broke with my car. Not a clutch safety switch can help such a fool. |
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