I traced the wire yesterday, and it does not look like there is a solenoid for the glow plugs. I will have to think about adding one (perhaps when I remove the connector this winter). Dave
On Aug 17, 2015, at 1:06 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks for letting us know what you found. I'm still curious to know if you > have a glo-plug solenoid. > > If you don't have, can't fine, can't wait for tefgel then silicone dielectric > grease (spark plug boot grease) can be found at any auto parts store and is a > good alternative. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Aug 16, 2015 5:14 PM, "David Knecht via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > I wanted to report back on the latest on my engine panel. I was able to get > the connector in the engine compartment apart today. Two of the pins were > particularly black and all looked corroded. I cleaned them all and put it > back together and remarkably, the engine started with both buttons held down. > So that high resistance junction seems to have been the source of the > problem. It is such a rewarding feeling when all the work pays off and a > problem is solved. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions! > > Now- what to do about the future- I am considering putting some electrically > conductive grease on the contacts before reassembling the connector. I may > still butt connect all the wires this winter, but the grease seems like a > good option to retain good contact. Dave > > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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