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1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang

The '68 Cobra Jet Mustangs, including the GT500KR, were equipped with a starter relay mounted over the solenoid. If the engine didn't fire, it provided a delay before the starter could be engaged again to allow the flywheel to stop turning to prevent damage. Jim found an N.O.S. relay for the KR. "It was so pretty, I almost hated to put it on the car."
68 GT500KR - Authentically Perfect

 The '68 Cobra Jet Mustangs, including the GT500KR, were equipped with a starter relay mounted over the solenoid. If the engine didn't fire, it provided a delay before the starter could be engaged again to allow the flywheel to stop turning to prevent damage. Jim found an N.O.S. relay for the KR. "It was so pretty, I almost hated to put it on the car."  View Related Article

 

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