View Poll Results: What would be your maintenance approach? For "Allan4 is a Putz": please write in.
Replace just the one bad solenoid?
17
30.91%
Replace both solenoids since 80% of the labor is needed to replace 1 of them?
20
36.36%
Replace both of them as above, but also buy 2 more to put on the shelf in the shop?
18
32.73%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll
What kind of maintenance would you do? Curious:
07-03-2015 | 11:02 AM
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What kind of maintenance would you do? Curious:
I had a trim solenoid go out a couple weeks back. Not a big deal, and easy to work around by jumping the terminals until I could get it fixed. It didn't interrupt the day that much.
Last night, I was in the bilge working on it, and the this thought occurred, wondering what others do.
For those that don't know, the trim solenoids, 2 of them for each trim pump are held in by 3 bolts total.
Please vote in the poll above.
Last night, I was in the bilge working on it, and the this thought occurred, wondering what others do.
For those that don't know, the trim solenoids, 2 of them for each trim pump are held in by 3 bolts total.
Please vote in the poll above.
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07-04-2015 | 08:23 AM
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Allan4....turned on the way back machine for that one
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07-04-2015 | 08:25 AM
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Oh and would you like to help me change my solenoid too ?? You can barely see my pumps. Thanks Baja.
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07-04-2015 | 09:43 AM
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I try and keep at least a spare for most relays, fuses, filters, fluids and spark plugs. That adds up when you have boats, jetskis, tractors, mowers etc, atv's and several road vehicles.
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07-04-2015 | 10:41 AM
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I agree. I would also try to keep a log on what parts are being replaced. If it is a solenoid for the "down" on the tabs or drive, I would think that it would flow more amps thru the contacts since the pump has to work harder to force the tabs or drive in that direction.
07-04-2015 | 02:34 PM
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I chose the third option, because every vehicle I sell comes with a box of new spare parts... It's like a swag bag or "lovely parting gift". Plus I have a loft over my garage that looks stupid and feminine with just tiki torches and a Christmas tree in the corner.
