I run the remote solenoid on all my Chevys.
Don't waste your money on the "kits" though.
It's a VERY simple setup.
I'm not very good at explaining things but I'll give it a try.
1. Buy a normal old F@&D solenoid.
(Doesn't really matter if is has 1 or 2 of the small posts unless you're still running a points type distributor.)
And you'll have to buy or make a double eyelet battery cable, but you need to mount the solenoid first so you can get the correct length.
2. Find a suitable mounting spot for the solinoid. (Now get the above mentioned cable)
3. You'll have to run the positive cable from the battery to the solenoid, (one of the big posts, I don't thinkit matter which one), and run the double eyelet ended cable from the other big post on the solenoid down to the starter post.
4. Now you'll have to lengthen the "start" wire, (usually 10-12 gauge purple wire), so it will reach the new solenoid and attach it to the "start" post.
You'll have to lengthen the 12v points lead if you're still running pionts also. You're on your own there. (Mines been gone to long to remember about it).
5. Now comes the only "trick" to the whole thing. You'll need to fabricate a small metal strap with one small hole and one big hole to connect the main battery cable post on the starter solenoid, (not the remote solenoid), to the small "Crank" post, (the one where the purple wire used to hook up).
One thing to watch for when you make this strap connector is to make sure it doesn't touch the bottom solenoid post. If it does the starter will engage as soon as you connect the battery! Not good!
I like to use copper to make the connector strap out of and the easiest place I've found to get it is just a normal piece of copper tubing. You can smash it flat or split it open and cut it to shape with a good pair of tin snips. I like the split it open version better myself. looks a little cleaner.
I've been running all my Chevy's with this setup for about 15 years or so and have never had a problem with "hot start" and I've only had maybe 2 solenoid go bad, (the chevy ones on the starter).
Another thing I forgot to mention is, I think, (might be wrong here), that the ford solenoid will have to be grounded to work properly.
WOW, that was a lot of typing for a 2 finger guy!!!LOL!
Good thing it's a SIMPLE setup, Huh?!!
