Starters draw at least 250 amps, and the starter solenoid also engages the gear. That "ignition" solenoid is rated at 80 amps, suitable for battery isolation only. By "ignition" they mean the ignition switch activates it.

Stuart

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Neil N
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 4:02 PM
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Subject: Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?

> ....... Packaging for this part did not indicate that it was a starter
solenoid but I now
> have to wonder.

Yikes. This MAY be the part in question:
Link to princess auto:   http://tinyurl.com/qygenh8

Neil.

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