Starter Motor cables & Heat

[Milesk]

I have just finished building my K series 1.4 to 1.8 conversion.

 

I am re-using the starter motor however the wires are very close to the exhaust so I have shrouded the wires and motor in heat proof type blanket with reflective cover (demon tweeks) 😳 air can flow through as I have left it open at the front

 

I think new starter motors are different - can I do anymore???

[c7trp]

I've just come in from the garage having replaced the solenoid (low current) cable as it had melted down to bare copper 😳

 

Made the new cable a little longer and routed it down, below the starter, keeping the cable as far away from the exhaust as possible.

 

Also used this to try and shield the cable a bit.

[Milesk]

Thanks Tim

 

I think you suggestion of extending the cables underneath is probably the best solution.

 

I seem to take one step forward and three back, also getting lazy.

 

Thanks Miles