Technical Starter solenoid placement( whats a good rule of thumb)

Where should I place the stater solenoid on my single seater project?
I have a solenoid and bracket off my donor vehicle that I got the motor from. I placed it right below the starter. Is this an alright place?

 

I always put them near the battery, not sure why...but I do.

 

As close to the source (battery) and load (starter) as possible for electrical reasons. As hidden as possible for style reasons.

 

The battery will be under the seat, as far as looks I'm not to concerned the car is function over form to a certain extent.

 

It'll work just fine there but it may collect road crap/moisture. It's sealed but the connections may corrode. Clean 'em as regular mantainence and you'll be ok.

 

Makes little difference where it's located. Being able to get access to it once everything else around it is in place and attached is my main priority when mounting most things.

 

I would think closer to the battery is better. The main line is "hot" but the line to the starter isn't "hot" until you hit the switch. Less chance of a nick in the insulation or other unforeseen issues. Looks wise, that's as good a place as any.

 

I like it there.

 

I like having them in an easily accessible place so you can use it to bump the engine over
with a screwdriver.

 

On my Ford, it went onto the firewall, shortest run to the battery and easy to get to. Keeping it higher it stays cleaner especially if the roads are wet or I get caught by the rain.

 

Thats more than likely why Ford mounted millions and millions of them on the passenger fender apron.

 

That and it's an easy place to hit it with a hammer.

 

I've always tried to get it as far away from heat as possible. HRP

 

No matter what check cranking voltage at battery then at starter (voltmeters are dirt cheap and uncomplicated to use) from time to time and compare it to reading on day one with new parts.
There are a number of cable connections and also contact points out of sight inside the noid that can slowly and inconspicuously grow resistance all by theyselves. Sneaky little bastards, all.

 

Hi Tim, Have you posted a build thread on your project? If not I'd like to see more pics of your roadster.
It looks really interesting. Say hi to your dad!

 

I have a old IH tractor that uses the Ford type solenoid, it’s mounted on top of the starter, exposed to the weather like yours. I have to replace it just about every year because moisture gets inside and corrodes everything up. The ones you get now are nowhere as good as the old original Ford units. Dielectric grease on the terminals helps, as does a shield to keep water off it. Normal humidity still seeps into them though.

 

Hey Blake how are ya doing? Yes I have a build thread it's----save of the day(single seater)

 

Away from heat and water yet accessible if need be for servicing.