Merc_power94
New member
Hey guys, i have 2 questions...
1. I took took out the choke solenoid last weekend and was doing some bench testing on it and i believe it is not working. i tested the wires going to the solenoid and its getting +13V but it is not actuating. Is there anyway to tear apart these old choke solenoids and repair them? its a metal housing and i dont believe i saw any screws to easily open it up but i should be able to tear it apart. i was loking online and could not find a replacement, the part number is 45068. i do not want to buy a used one off ebay that "worked when i pulled it from the boat". Are there any "aftermarket" choke solenoids that would work with the plunger style?
2. I also have a mercontrol unit with the 3 prong plug in the front of it and its supposed to be for a tachometer. once again i havnt been able to find a wiring harness for it thats not used on ebay and was wondering if there is anyway to solder connections to the prongs from a marine tach? Ive been reading up on them and there should be a ground, +12v and a sender signal.(from the stator?)
any help would be great! thanks!
1. I took took out the choke solenoid last weekend and was doing some bench testing on it and i believe it is not working. i tested the wires going to the solenoid and its getting +13V but it is not actuating. Is there anyway to tear apart these old choke solenoids and repair them? its a metal housing and i dont believe i saw any screws to easily open it up but i should be able to tear it apart. i was loking online and could not find a replacement, the part number is 45068. i do not want to buy a used one off ebay that "worked when i pulled it from the boat". Are there any "aftermarket" choke solenoids that would work with the plunger style?
2. I also have a mercontrol unit with the 3 prong plug in the front of it and its supposed to be for a tachometer. once again i havnt been able to find a wiring harness for it thats not used on ebay and was wondering if there is anyway to solder connections to the prongs from a marine tach? Ive been reading up on them and there should be a ground, +12v and a sender signal.(from the stator?)
any help would be great! thanks!