Solenoid

Ed Douglas · Feb 23, 2017

Hey Forum Chums....gonna ask a really dumb electrical question here....I have a 641 that someone did a really bad 12 volt conversion on...I fixed most of the mess..but I just noticed that the former owner left the 6 volt three post starter solenoid in the unit....it smokes and arcs during starting....fairly sure that the starter is 6 volt....whats the best fix?....the new 12 volt is 4 poster....not same voltage rating etc...already spinning a 6 volt starter at the speed of heat.......Thoughts?

R Geiger · Feb 23, 2017

I got an 8n that I converted and the original 3 post solenoid works just fine. Yours may have issues.

Ed Douglas · Feb 23, 2017

My thoughts also...Thanks

HCooke · Feb 23, 2017

I would replace it with an original solenoid.

souNdguy · Feb 23, 2017

Arcs n works and heat are bad connections.

Stick an oe on there and go.

John,PA · Feb 25, 2017

I agree, also. OEM

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