1971 chevy c10 pick up

External Since: Jun 07, 2006 Posts: 1

the ignition wire that runs to the starter solenoid gets really hot, when
the key is turned to the on position, but when engine is started it cools
down but still warm.Engine 350 regular distributer, why is it getting hot?
could it be a bad hook up?

External Since: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 4

benjaminjb wrote:
> the ignition wire that runs to the starter solenoid gets really hot, when
> the key is turned to the on position, but when engine is started it cools
> down but still warm.Engine 350 regular distributer, why is it getting hot?
> could it be a bad hook up?

There might be partial shorting in the Solenoid's coil windings or
somewhere in that wire. Replace the Solenoid, check over the wire for
bare spots, and retest.

~ Jester