Re: '41 120 overdrive solenoid activation

Posted by HH56 On 2010/10/18 19:27:06

Without knowing your exact setup it is kind of hard to offer suggestions. If all you have is a toggle switch, then going to 5.35 is a lot of drop unless the solenoid is jamming and really pulling current. It kind of makes the switch suspect. If you run a heavy wire directly from battery to solenoid do you still get the drop?

There are repro 12v solenoids that fit the later units but not knowing what you have, they may not have the proper energized length for your unit & are still a bit pricy. It might be worth looking at though as it would eliminate the need for a second battery from the sound of it.