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Subject: Re: TWL: Re: boats, cars and electronic engines
flyjbaker624@XXX.XXX
Date: Fri Jan 18 2002 - 10:14:44 EST
In a message dated 1/18/2002 8:13:49 AM Central Standard Time, boat@XXX.XXX
writes:
<< Electric fuel shut-off solenoids (externally mounted to the engine to
operate the fuel gate lever) are always in the open circuit position
electrically, until they are closed by energizing the circuit (pushing the
button), in which case they pull the fuel gate shut only for the time that
they are energized, and once the engine is stopped, the solenoid's
electrical circuit is opened again by the operator (letting go of the
button). >>
Not so fast, Capt. Joe. I have a buddy here on the dock who was having
engine shutdown problems on his Islander sailboat. It was driving him crazy.
It had a Pathfinder diesel in it. I know this is not a popular engine but
it did find its way into Sundowner trawlers. He found that it was poor
wiring leading to the solenoid that was holding his fuel valve OPEN. Rewired
and solved the problem but still the same engineering.
Trawler on,
John
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