In a message dated 95-11-01 19:38:14 EST, yug@wwa.com writes:

> but any 12v relay will work, have seen big Ford
>starter relays installed).

Any 12v relay WON'T work.  Most relays (rated at 3, 5 or 10 amps) simply
cannot carry enough current for a starter application which can draw
something like 30 amps.  The big Ford starter relays are used because they're
made to handle this application. A smaller capacity relay could either burn
it's contacts off and just not work, or worse the contacts could weld
themselves together, not allowing you the ability to stop the starter.
Be careful out there.

Jim Davis
87 Syncro
88 Wolfsburg