Mystery Part Help - It's A Ford Relay

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BellePlaine
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Mystery Part Help - It's A Ford Relay

Post by BellePlaine » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:03 pm

I have a mystery part and I do not understand it's purpose. What do I have here?

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This piece was mounted in the engine compartment of my '76 bus on the passenger side. It was connected between the positive cable going to the battery and the starter. It doesn't have any VW/Audi markings. What do I have here?
1975 Riviera we call "Spider-Man"

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Post by dtrumbo » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:21 pm

What was connected to the smaller terminals? It appears to be a heavy-duty relay, perhaps to disconnect the battery during prolonged periods of the bus not being used.
- Dick

1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.

... as it turns out, it was the coil!

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Post by Amskeptic » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:58 pm

That is a Ford starter relay, used as a serious hot start relay on VWs.
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