Could having a solenoid flipped prevent a spark?

[Palm Bay Chuck]

Another question that should be quite basic. I replaced my solenoid and starter. The starter works like a charm now and engages fine. The Solenoid did not have any indications on it, such as an 'I' and 'S' that are mentioned in other threads. The OEM solenoid did have the letter 'A' in a spot on the top and the new part had a marking there that wasn't a letter. It looked more like the degree sign '¬', but that was the only marking.

Anyway, my question is simple, if I had the solenoid flipped and wired opposite, would that prevent any spark? Also, would it prevent the solenoid from working at all? (I'm gathering that the solenoid would still work as there is no polarity requirement or flow direction requirement.)

Thank you!

Just trying to avoid flipping it all around if I'm barking up the wrong tree.

 

[Coastiejoe]

If the large lug wires get swapped, then no, it will create no issues. However, if there were two wires on one lug, that would be the hot wire from the battery. That means if there was a second wire, it would need to be on the HOT wire side. If it isn't, the only time the MPEM would get voltage is when you were cranking the motor over.

Make sense?

 

[Palm Bay Chuck]

If the large lug wires get swapped, then no, it will create no issues. However, if there were two wires on one lug, that would be the hot wire from the battery. That means if there was a second wire, it would need to be on the HOT wire side. If it isn't, the only time the MPEM would get voltage is when you were cranking the motor over.

Make sense?

That makes perfect since and I'm confident I have that right. I'm curious about the two smaller lugs on each side. What are they for? Just alternate connections for the Always Hot and Hot when Engaged lugs? That could be where my problem is.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Does the replacement look look the original?

Post a pic if you can.

 

[Palm Bay Chuck]

Does the replacement look look the original?

Post a pic if you can.

It looks exactly the same. Headed off to church now, will post a pic when I get back home. Thanks!

 

[Palm Bay Chuck]

Here are two pics of the Solenoid, pretty much the same angle.