Hot Rod Ignition Wiring Diagram

Simple starter wiring diagram.

Hot rod ignition wiring diagram. The easiest one i ve found to be useful is in mike bishop s book how to build a traditional ford hot rod page 121 the diagram included everything i needed when i built my first roadster with exception of an ammeter amp meter. Hot rod wiring diagram please note. Return from hot rod wiring to how to build hotrods important notice. All advice and instructions are intended to be basic guidelines and not intended for use by individuals who are not experienced in that field.

Wiring up the starter motor circuit is rather simple. Read about wiring basics learn how to properly wire your street rod with all the tools equipment and everything else you need to know to wire your hot rod yourself street rodder magazine. This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems but can also be used for 6 volt systems. Designed to allow easily installation each end of the loom wrapped harness is labeled with its location on the car.

All content in the articles in this section are the property of the author of the article. Based on the above wiring diagram you need the following. Ignition switch the starter is turned on by the ignition switch s sol solenoid position. It doesn t have to be on the key switch you.

It is a momentary contact position usually on the key switch. Wiring always frustrated me even the simplest layout can be confusing. If used for 6 volt make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges.