6V OMC Solenoids

[bill-mcnamara]

Just going through some “stuff”, while converting my FD-11 to e-start, and came across these solenoid set-ups.
I remember the Johnson box coming with a ’56 Javelin that I converted to 12V three years ago……..but.not sure where or from what engine the Evinrude box came from? Stuff just migrates into my barn somehow.

Enough of the history.

I noticed the 3 post arrangement on both of these units,and the neat little over-ride buttons on the bottom of each.
Here’s the question: Are the 3 posts an indicator of 6V? I’ve scoured the 2 cases for an indication of voltage, but can only find that the one from the Johnson is an “Auto Lite”.

• This topic was modified 4 years, 5 months ago by Mumbles.

[frankr]

Ordinarily they would be 6V. BUT Gale used a look-alike 12V in a few early models.

[bill-mcnamara]

Thanks Frank.
I have some new solenoids that I know are 12V, so will just use one of them.
No point blowing up a perfectly good 6V unit.
Just realized that I have some resistors that I could use to test these two. I don’t have a 6V power source handy.
Bill.

P.S. I used your excellent upper seal puller on this motor, man that is a nice tool,
Also used your “ring-of-fire”, timing tool, and shift rod bushing tool on the project of course..
Your superb tools and sage advice allow so many of us to enjoy our wonderful hobby.
Thanks again Frank.

[frankr]

I reckon you could test the resistance between the small terminal and ground. A 12V one should have higher resistance (more Ohms) than a 6V one. Can’t say I’ve done it, but it makes sense in theory.

Thanks for the comment on the tools. Richard White continues to make them now.

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