Edge Starter wiring

[plasticpig72]

My car was fitted with an Edge Starter Burtons before i bought it.
The original Solenoid has been retained. Does that mean when starting the Ignition Supplies the original Solenoid and also the built in Solenoid on the Edge Starter.
Surely if the original Solenoid was removed and Ignition feed straight to built in solenoid on Starter this would use less power. Or am i missing something here!!
Thanks for your advice and help
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Friday 7th April 15:27

[plasticpig72]

I think the original Solenoid fitted to the bulkhead could draw 10Amps which is a waste.
Two Solenoids!!!! for one Starter motor!!
I will remove the link wire on the Edge Starter and connect the feed White Red Tracer that was on the old original Solenoid.
Then put the heavy cables on original Solenoid on the same terminal.
That way i save 10Amps in the starting circuit and will help hot starting
Alan

[plasticpig72]

Hi Chris,
The car had a Ballast fitted which has been removed and wires connected together. A 12V Bosche Coil has been fitted.
On the Solenoid fitted to the bulkhead there is only one spade connection for the White with Red tracer wire from the Ignition Switch.

thanks
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Wednesday 5th April 09:09

[plasticpig72]

An update, i have removed the short link on Edge Starter.
I have made a link wire White red tracer to connect to the White red tracer that was connected to the original Solenoid. This now feeds the Edge Starter direct. The big battery cables are now all connected together on the large terminal on the original Solenoid.
It took about 10 minutes to do and now the Ignition is only supplying the integrated Solenoid on the Edge Starter which to me is logic.
Alan

[plasticpig72]

Many thanks,
I have a spare bobbin and i have planned to fit a Relay. Your idea will make a neat installation.
Alan

[plasticpig72]

Relay fitted as on later 3000M wiring diagram + it is a fused relay 30A fuse. Just above starter so short cable run
Alan