The next procedure is to install the cap. Make sure the leather washer is in place on the armature
then put a little grease onto the end of the shaft before installing the cap. The bolt with the nut
that retains the support bracket goes towards the solenoid side. You may have to wiggle things around a
bit or peek under the case to align the cap bolts. Make sure every thing centers properly before
tightening.
Now the solenoid can be installed. First slide the spring over the plunger, then slide the
solenoid over the plunger/spring assenbly. You will need to apply some silicone on the tab of the solenoid
so when it is installed the silicone will fill the void between the starter and the solenoid. See arrow
in picture for location. To install you will need to push the solenoid down to compress the spring then
turn the solenoid to slide the tab into the slot until the bolt holes line up. Then install the bolts
and tighten. Make sure the silicone has filled the void properly so as no spark can escape. With the
hardware that came with the solenoid there should be a spur washer, a copper sleeve, and a bolt to
attach the brass electrical portion of the solenoid to the electrical contact on the case. In some cases the sleeve is not used.
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This is the completed starter. The arrow is pointing to where the silicone has been applied. The starter
can now be painted if you wish.
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To bench test the starter before installing you can use jumper cables or hard wire the starter directly
from a battery. Using jumper cables there will be a lack of amperage to the starter so it will function
sluggishly. If hard wiring make sure you hold on to the starter firmly when testing as the torque
from the starter will cause it to roll briskly. Actually when testing either way make sure the starter
is held firmly. The picture shows where to attach the cables and on the solenoid where to activate
the starter. I use a remote start button for testing as shown here.
The ground needs to be attached firmly to the starter case and the positive cable needs to be attached
to the large stud on the solenoid. Then you can jumper from the positive stud to the smaller stud
marked with a "S" to activate the starter. The stud marked with a "R" is only used in some applications.
This post will become hot only when the solenoid is activated and is used mainly with engines that use
point style ignition, as this supplies momentary 12v to the ignition during cranking.
Hard wiring is
usually the best way to go as not to have cables pop off or shorting. Any signs of current or sparks
when attaching the battery cables "STOP" something is wrong. Recheck your connections and if there is
still problems there may be a short within the case.
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Note: Blue Water Marine is not liable for damages caused by improper installations or
repairs. The information on these pages are for "information only", not to replace manufacturers
instructions. These pages are meant for helpful knowledge for the do-it-yourself, if you are not
confident in what you are doing please leave the work for the experienced.
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