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June 30, 2018 at 11:01 pm
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quote Buccaneer:
How do I verify that I have the correct 12v style starter solenoid
fom the old Johnson? I bought an “aftermarket” solenoid
to rig up a test station / box, and it “said” it was an OMC replacement, but seeing how
when I opened the box it said “China”, I’d like to verify.
I know that wrong, automotive type will fry the mercury switch,
(or is that just an issue with the wrong 6v solenoid?)
so I’m assuming that one of the small post is the ground
path to the mercury switch.
The only continuity (as it sits on my work bench) with my VOM on the solenoid is between the two small post.
Thanks for any enlightenment!
fom the old Johnson? I bought an “aftermarket” solenoid
to rig up a test station / box, and it “said” it was an OMC replacement, but seeing how
when I opened the box it said “China”, I’d like to verify.
I know that wrong, automotive type will fry the mercury switch,
(or is that just an issue with the wrong 6v solenoid?)
so I’m assuming that one of the small post is the ground
path to the mercury switch.
The only continuity (as it sits on my work bench) with my VOM on the solenoid is between the two small post.
Thanks for any enlightenment!
Also, regarding the 12v conversion diagram, why is the wire going to the
small right post on the solenoid, coming off the "down side" of the resistor?
I know that the electric choke solenoid should, buy why the should the
starting circuit come off the down side of the resistor?
I confess, I drew that diagram, but somebody else added the resistor, and since it is a 12V solenoid, it should not be fed by the resistor. It should be fed by the battery cable side of the solenoid (12V)