Obviously something got hot. Did you overcrank, perhaps, keeping the
juice to the solenoid for a prolonged time? Either way, I would go
ahead with the relay install, though it would be wise to repair that
wire. BTW why are you installing the hard start relay? We never
discussed that. Usually, this relay install is done to reduce wear on
the ignition switch and also helps when the trip wire to the solenoid
has resistance due to corrosion/age.
Miguel

Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names
the streets after them.
- Bill Vaughan

On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> Forgot the link to pics
> https://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ6a_NS8mPTzQg&feat=directlink
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
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> On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Just getting ready to put in the Hard Start Relay and noticed this wire on
>> my new Bosch starter with some melted plastic.  Just installed the new
>> battery and ign switch and wondering if I should go fwd with the install or
>> switch out the starter first.  Thanks to all.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
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