Primer Solenoid

[dness]

I have no owners manual for the boat I recently bought so please excuse this dumb question. On the primer solenoid there is a small red lever. Which way do you set it for "normal" running? Does it go all the way clock-wise or all the way couner-clockwise?? Also in checking it out I put a meter on the the electric contacts and got a reading of 4.3 ohms. Is that consistant with a "good" unit?

 

[ob]

Re: Primer Solenoid

Normal 'run' position is all the way clockwise,yes.Not sure what the coil would ohm out ,but a push of the keyswitch once it's placed in the 'on' position will produce a 'click' from the unit if it's working.

 

[rkersh409]

Re: Primer Solenoid

My manual say's 5.5 ohms +or- 1.5 ohms. So yours is good.

 

[paulthor]

Re: Primer Solenoid

Aerco Supply solenoids, you can visit there site for information, or if you need to buy a new one:http://www.aerco.co.uk/Solenoids.htm

 

[dness]

Re: Primer Solenoid

Thanks for the great info!! I'm getting my problems narrowed down and these pages have been a great help. Thanks again!