Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #2256
From: Peter Cowan/Lexy Cameron <cowcam@pipcom.com>
Subject: starters and solonoids
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:35:25 -0400
To: flyrotary <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Help. This is a problem that I never did resolve almost two years ago in my rotary marine engine.
The engine did start and run fine in preparation for putting it into service this year. The next time I tried a start it didn't catch but when I turn off the starter switch the solonoid sticks in continuing to crank the engine. The only way to stop it is to use the master disconnect.
When I brought this up last time a couple of guys suggested the solonoid contacts be cleaned up.
Sounds good but can someone tell me how you get at them? As far as I can see the black plastic end is crimped on to the solonoid body. So my conclusion is this is not a repairable item.
Next problem is How do I specify which solonoid I need. I have three starters here and each has a different solonoid body. Any ideas will be much appreciated.
Tomorrow I'll give Jon Lauter a call at Rotary Power marine for his input.
Peter
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