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fastjeff		#1 Posted : Friday, June 03, 2011 4:29:45 PM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Medals: Groups: Admin2, Admin2, Admin, Administration, Member Joined: 12/5/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,133 Points: 5,732 Was thanked: 34 time(s) in 30 post(s)		The starter circuit on Mr Port has BUGGED me for years: Hit the key and....nothing. Changed the solenoid twice, all battery cables, battery, neutral safety switch, and cleaned and lubed every connection. Stilll... Doug (I think) suggested using a relay to turn on the solenoid, a relay energized by the starting circuit. Eureka! Works every time. If it was you, Doug, I'm in your debt! Jeff fastjeff attached the following image(s): "...reality is not nearly as lovely as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want to go there." - Tom Sowell
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jsimanella		#2 Posted : Friday, June 03, 2011 9:51:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts Groups: Member Joined: 12/5/2007(UTC) Posts: 367 Points: 637 Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I just changed my ignition switches to keyed. Did you try that? -- 1987 32 Sedan Bridge Twin 360s, Rebuilt 2006 Modified/Original Electronic Ignition Raw Water Cooled Catawba Island, Ohio
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fastjeff		#3 Posted : Saturday, June 04, 2011 6:53:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Medals: Groups: Admin2, Admin2, Admin, Administration, Member Joined: 12/5/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,133 Points: 5,732 Was thanked: 34 time(s) in 30 post(s)		Yes. Forgot to mention that. I also changed that fuse holder next to the switch and cleaned most of the contacts. No joy, though. Jeff "...reality is not nearly as lovely as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want to go there." - Tom Sowell
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dougrose		#4 Posted : Sunday, June 05, 2011 11:20:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts Groups: Member, Administration, Admin Joined: 12/7/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,332 Points: 1,746 Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		Fastjeff, Yeah, it was me. But, you seem to be able to do most anything with relays, so I take no credit. My starter solenoids actually pull the starter pinion down a spline against a spring, where it engages with the ring gear on the flywheel. This takes more than 30 amps and I just wasn't getting that through the ignition switch. I added a small 70-amp-rated automotive relay and now it works fine.... 1975 32' Flybridge Sedan, twin Perkins 6-354 diesels, 1:1.53 velvetdrives, 16 X 19 props. Merritt Island, Florida
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