Bypassing the clutch switch

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by max76

Ok Paul....
So, before i install the second relay i want check the old relay and see (if it's possible) if internal components are damaged.
If they are damaged, first thing is change the old relay (obviously)...so, maybe the problem is only that.
This saturday i think to have just a little time to remove the protection and look the old relay conditions. I also can restore the clutch switch...
Someone, here in Italy, say to install a push button (temporary) to connect directly the battery with the starter, this in case i have te same problem, i can try if the problem is the relay or the starter...
Could be a different solution?

I don't know if you can open the old START relay to inspect it w/o destroying it. OR, once you've removed it, would it not make sense to just replace it with a new one and not worry about the old one.

A push-button solution, making a direct battery to starter connection, as a back-up, could work.

And, then there's the starter solenoid contacts - which can also become worn out - arching again - nothing you can do about that except replace the burnt posts and solenoid armature/contact ring (or recondition the copper contact ring with some sand paper (is what I did).