Starter to coil wire

[Grizzly]

Some time ago on my '67 the 12v wire that runs from the starter to the coil shorted on the shielding and burnt some of the insulation off. I thought I got all the burned wire replaced but when looking for another problem I found more burnt insulation. I just disconnected the wire to prevent fire.

To my surprise the car started easily. I know it is there to improve the spark when starting but was surprised when it started easily.

Can anyone see any reason why I couldn't leave it disconnected? It would be easy enough to run a new wire and just attach it to the loom, but he car is in pretty good shape and that would detract from the engine compartment.

Thanks...................

 

[Driver 61]

Coil wire

Some time ago on my '67 the 12v wire that runs from the starter to the coil shorted on the shielding and burnt some of the insulation off. I thought I got all the burned wire replaced but when looking for another problem I found more burnt insulation. I just disconnected the wire to prevent fire.

To my surprise the car started easily. I know it is there to improve the spark when starting but was surprised when it started easily.

Can anyone see any reason why I couldn't leave it disconnected? It would be easy enough to run a new wire and just attach it to the loom, but he car is in pretty good shape and that would detract from the engine compartment.

Thanks...................

The resistor (ballast) wire drops voltage to prevent point burning. The starter by wire gives 12v for easy starting however points may burn. I am not sure if this what your talking about food for thought..

 

[Subfixer]

I have found that I don't have any "hot start" issues with the starter-coil circuit functioning properly.

The 12V from my starter solenoid had failed, and it was impossible to start the car after it had sat (hot) for about 30 min. I would have to wait almost an hour for the car to cool off enough to start. If the car was cold, like first thing in the morning or sitting all day, it started fine.

Replaced the solenoid and no more problems.

 

[Grizzly]

I have found that I don't have any "hot start" issues with the starter-coil circuit functioning properly.

The 12V from my starter solenoid had failed, and it was impossible to start the car after it had sat (hot) for about 30 min. I would have to wait almost an hour for the car to cool off enough to start. If the car was cold, like first thing in the morning or sitting all day, it started fine.

Replaced the solenoid and no more problems.

Ok, this is something I didn't think about. Better fix it.

Thanks.................

 

[critchie]

Put a fusible link on that wire too while you're at it. Will prevent a re-occurrence of the short circuit. As you found out, that circuit is unprotected. Could have started a fire. Glad it only burned the wire. Are you sure the other wires in the bundle didn't get toasted?