On 9/10/2012 10:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I know folks will challenge this but this relay is really not the
> best choice for this task. The starter solenoid is a highly inductive
> load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed
> keeping the starter operating.

Have you ever heard of the ign. switch contacts welding together? No
difference between those and a relay, except a relay is closer to the
load (less inductance), made to handle greater load, and easier/cheaper
to replace. The ign. switch doesn't have a positive mechanical break
mechanism.