pbsurf
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2018
- Messages
- 46
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Inara
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks 42 classic
Onan 8MDKAL EHL 729
About 9 hours of Onan run time earlier I completed ( I hoped) a part switch out because it acted like it was the culprit, the stop solenoid. It looks like it attaches to the speed control level. When it runs the the stop solenoid pulls the lever back. A few starts back, the change was again noticed the start turnovers had slowed down, like the battery was too low. 12.7V was measured. Spent $50 China product on Amazon, found a made in the USA in Kansas for $187 but had a week plus wait time. $250 for marine suppliers here but not in stock. Before the stop solenoid working it's magic it seemed to jerk back and forth. Contacted a generator mechanic this morning..
What is killing the stop solenoid? The starter? Bench test it?
About 9 hours of Onan run time earlier I completed ( I hoped) a part switch out because it acted like it was the culprit, the stop solenoid. It looks like it attaches to the speed control level. When it runs the the stop solenoid pulls the lever back. A few starts back, the change was again noticed the start turnovers had slowed down, like the battery was too low. 12.7V was measured. Spent $50 China product on Amazon, found a made in the USA in Kansas for $187 but had a week plus wait time. $250 for marine suppliers here but not in stock. Before the stop solenoid working it's magic it seemed to jerk back and forth. Contacted a generator mechanic this morning..
What is killing the stop solenoid? The starter? Bench test it?