Can I bypass the solenoid

Raystownboater

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On my 1980 Mercruiser, I just added fresh 305 from Rapido Marine. My question is, since the starter has a solenoid mounted to the top, can the other solenoid be bypassed and removed altogether?
 

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Re: Can I bypass the solenoid

On my 1980 Mercruiser, I just added fresh 305 from Rapido Marine. My question is, since the starter has a solenoid mounted to the top, can the other solenoid be bypassed and removed altogether?

Nope,... They serve different purposes...

The remote solenoid only carries the power from the key, to excite the starter mounted solenoid...

Ya NEED 'em Both...
 
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