I had that very fuse holder fail last year.
Art
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--- In [email protected], "Ralph Ahseln" <rahs...@...> wrote:
>
> John,
>
> You didn't mention whether or not.. the starter Solenoid "Clicked" ..or not?
>
> If it didn't ... Before you take everything apart..
> Check to see if the Starter Solenoid is getting enough voltage.
> It may be a very simple fix if, in fact, that is the case.
> The wiring harness connectors from the Key switch to the Solenoid are Famous
> for getting corrosion or being loose.
> That will reduce the voltage at the solenoid.
> This subject was covered a couple weeks ago.
> And, I'll offer my solution to you...
> You can check the solenoid by direct DC . There's probably an In-line fuse
> "Dangling" close to the starter.
> you can Kick over the starter by clipping on to that from a DC source.
>
> Here's a couple solutions ..IF.. the solenoid isn't getting enough from the
> Key/starter switch.
> 1. Rewire the line to the starter solenoid. A single new wire from the start
> switch to the Solenoid. It'll go to the other side of the In-line fuse.
>
> 2. (what I did).. Attach the old key/starter wire to a small Car type Relay.
> They will take voltages from quite low to over 12 volts.
> A new short wire from a good 12 volt DC source is then "Switched" by the car
> Relay to the Starter Solenoid.
> This can be installed in a protected spot in the engine compartment.
> The relay AND an added "Bump" switch are just inside the engine Hatch. And I
> have a second DC source on the Bump switch as well Bypassing the Car relay.
> All this not only solved the problem of a "Cranky" (pun intended) start, but
> allows me to start the engine while below.
>
> I can supply a drawing on request.
>
> As I say, This all hinges on whether or not it's indeed a Low voltage at the
> Starter Solenoid problem..
> But, it is a common problem.
>
> Uniform Whisky,
> Ralph Ahseln
> "Oblio"
> Lying: Portland OR
>
>
> From: The Emmerichs
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:12 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [IC27A] Starter Gremlins
>
>
>
>
> Yesterday evening, we were going out to Wednesday races. I pulled on the
> starter knob for my M-18 diesel and nothing. I had good voltage on the
> batteries, the starter switch was good but no response from the starter. So
> we went to plan B, sit at the dock and drink a few beers.
>
>
>
> This morning I went out with the intention of pulling the starter and taking
> it to an auto electric shop. I decided to try a high tech fix before
> removing the alternator and oil filter to get at the starter. I took a large
> wrench and tapped the starter a couple of times. By now you can guess what
> happened, the starter and solenoid worked just fine, the engine cranked
> normally and started.
>
>
>
> I went through this same drill about 5 or 6 years ago. I took the starter to
> a shop, they checked it out and said both the starter and solenoid were fine.
> I told them to put a new solenoid on as that seem to me to be the most
> likely culprit. I'm sure that would be the same diagnostics if I took it
> back now.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts on this? I'm definitely not a starter mechanic.
>
>
>
> John Emmerich
>
> C27TR
>
