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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
Sorry Tom= Mark--
I have been sending all this to Marks attention--
One step at a time however the black solenoid to the left of the valeo is a Yanmar oem starter solenoid is also in this circuit.
This could also be the problem. But, lets check out the voltage to the Valeo first.
Fair Winds,
Good Night.
Eric
Sm376 Kimberlite
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On July 5, 2020 at 4:47 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
STOP LEAVER
On July 5, 2020 at 4:47 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
You might note a very small voltage drop at the positive valeo stud .5 volts as the electric goes through a diode first.
You should get about 12 volts here when the key is turned. If you keep the top leaver depressed you can keep the key in the start position for a bit
On July 5, 2020 at 4:42 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
The negative attachment is on the big stud to the left. The Positive for the meter is the stud on the valeo with the orange and blue wire (start and stop) note there is a small black wire sneaking behind the Valeo connected to the battery stud connection--that is the negative connection that actuates the solenoid-- always connected to the battery
On July 5, 2020 at 3:25 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
Hi Mark,
The Valeo solenoid works to both start and stop the engine.
It is isolated by a pair of diodes. One is fed by the start key and the other is fed DC from the stop button Without the Motorola diodes the engine would try to start and stop at the same time. The function of the Valeo solenoid is to temporarily connect the engine block to the battery negative for both starting and stopping the engine. the stop solenoid in the fuel injector pump and the starter motor are operated by their respective buttons and are really not Toms problem. His problem is that the Valeo Solenoid is not closing to ground the block.
Fair Winds,
Eric
sm 376
Pardon my typing and speling. I tore tendons off the bone in my right arm when we were knocked down flat by a microburst. last winter They just reattached them last week. It was amazing we were sailing along in clear cloudless air and bam in a second Kimberlite had he sails in the water. I ripped the tendons off trying to cranking the mizzen after releasing the genoa.
On July 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Tom,
In addition to the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
To,
Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests.
Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine?
If you are able to start the engine then try the following.
Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire.
Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires.
It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would love to know what you find.
The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding.
It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin.
The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button
Where are you located?
Fair Winds,
Eric
SM 376
Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements.
somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
STOP LEAVER
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On July 5, 2020 at 4:47 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
You might note a very small voltage drop at the positive valeo stud .5 volts as the electric goes through a diode first.
You should get about 12 volts here when the key is turned. If you keep the top leaver depressed you can keep the key in the start position for a bit
On July 5, 2020 at 4:42 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
The negative attachment is on the big stud to the left. The Positive for the meter is the stud on the valeo with the orange and blue wire (start and stop) note there is a small black wire sneaking behind the Valeo connected to the battery stud connection--that is the negative connection that actuates the solenoid-- always connected to the battery
On July 5, 2020 at 3:25 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
Hi Mark,
The Valeo solenoid works to both start and stop the engine.
It is isolated by a pair of diodes. One is fed by the start key and the other is fed DC from the stop button Without the Motorola diodes the engine would try to start and stop at the same time. The function of the Valeo solenoid is to temporarily connect the engine block to the battery negative for both starting and stopping the engine. the stop solenoid in the fuel injector pump and the starter motor are operated by their respective buttons and are really not Toms problem. His problem is that the Valeo Solenoid is not closing to ground the block.
Fair Winds,
Eric
sm 376
Pardon my typing and speling. I tore tendons off the bone in my right arm when we were knocked down flat by a microburst. last winter They just reattached them last week. It was amazing we were sailing along in clear cloudless air and bam in a second Kimberlite had he sails in the water. I ripped the tendons off trying to cranking the mizzen after releasing the genoa.
On July 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Tom,
In addition to the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
To,
Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests.
Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine?
If you are able to start the engine then try the following.
Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire.
Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires.
It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would love to know what you find.
The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding.
It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin.
The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button
Where are you located?
Fair Winds,
Eric
SM 376
Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements.
somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
You might note a very small voltage drop at the positive valeo stud .5 volts as the electric goes through a diode first.
You should get about 12 volts here when the key is turned. If you keep the top leaver depressed you can keep the key in the start position for a bit
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On July 5, 2020 at 4:42 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
The negative attachment is on the big stud to the left. The Positive for the meter is the stud on the valeo with the orange and blue wire (start and stop) note there is a small black wire sneaking behind the Valeo connected to the battery stud connection--that is the negative connection that actuates the solenoid-- always connected to the battery
On July 5, 2020 at 3:25 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
Hi Mark,
The Valeo solenoid works to both start and stop the engine.
It is isolated by a pair of diodes. One is fed by the start key and the other is fed DC from the stop button Without the Motorola diodes the engine would try to start and stop at the same time. The function of the Valeo solenoid is to temporarily connect the engine block to the battery negative for both starting and stopping the engine. the stop solenoid in the fuel injector pump and the starter motor are operated by their respective buttons and are really not Toms problem. His problem is that the Valeo Solenoid is not closing to ground the block.
Fair Winds,
Eric
sm 376
Pardon my typing and speling. I tore tendons off the bone in my right arm when we were knocked down flat by a microburst. last winter They just reattached them last week. It was amazing we were sailing along in clear cloudless air and bam in a second Kimberlite had he sails in the water. I ripped the tendons off trying to cranking the mizzen after releasing the genoa.
On July 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Tom,
In addition to the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
To,
Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests.
Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine?
If you are able to start the engine then try the following.
Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire.
Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires.
It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would love to know what you find.
The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding.
It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin.
The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button
Where are you located?
Fair Winds,
Eric
SM 376
Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements.
somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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|
|
The negative attachment is on the big stud to the left. The Positive for the meter is the stud on the valeo with the orange and blue wire (start and stop) note there is a small black wire sneaking behind the Valeo connected to the battery stud connection--that is the negative connection that actuates the solenoid-- always connected to the battery
On July 5, 2020 at 3:25 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
Hi Mark,
The Valeo solenoid works to both start and stop the engine.
It is isolated by a pair of diodes. One is fed by the start key and the other is fed DC from the stop button Without the Motorola diodes the engine would try to start and stop at the same time. The function of the Valeo solenoid is to temporarily connect the engine block to the battery negative for both starting and stopping the engine. the stop solenoid in the fuel injector pump and the starter motor are operated by their respective buttons and are really not Toms problem. His problem is that the Valeo Solenoid is not closing to ground the block.
Fair Winds,
Eric
sm 376
Pardon my typing and speling. I tore tendons off the bone in my right arm when we were knocked down flat by a microburst. last winter They just reattached them last week. It was amazing we were sailing along in clear cloudless air and bam in a second Kimberlite had he sails in the water. I ripped the tendons off trying to cranking the mizzen after releasing the genoa.
On July 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Tom, In addition to the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid To, Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests. Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine? If you are able to start the engine then try the following. Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid. If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram. The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire. Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires. It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine. That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x. I would love to know what you find. The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button. If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding. It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have. The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin. The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button Where are you located? Fair Winds, Eric SM 376 Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements. somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite. On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
|
|
|
Re: Isolated ground solenoid
Hi Mark,
The Valeo solenoid works to both start and stop the engine.
It is isolated by a pair of diodes. One is fed by the start key and the other is fed DC from the stop button Without the Motorola diodes the engine would try to start and stop at the same time. The function of the Valeo solenoid is to temporarily connect the engine block to the battery negative for both starting and stopping the engine. the stop solenoid in the fuel injector pump and the starter motor are operated by their respective buttons and are really not Toms problem. His problem is that the Valeo Solenoid is not closing to ground the block.
Fair Winds,
Eric
sm 376
Pardon my typing and speling. I tore tendons off the bone in my right arm when we were knocked down flat by a microburst. last winter They just reattached them last week. It was amazing we were sailing along in clear cloudless air and bam in a second Kimberlite had he sails in the water. I ripped the tendons off trying to cranking the mizzen after releasing the genoa.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
On July 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Tom,
In addition to the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
To,
Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests.
Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine?
If you are able to start the engine then try the following.
Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire.
Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires.
It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would love to know what you find.
The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding.
It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin.
The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button
Where are you located?
Fair Winds,
Eric
SM 376
Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements.
somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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Ralf
You are welcome. I am at place A14 in the Marina Kalamata.
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Gerhard Mueller
Amel Sharki #60
Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
Mark Erdos
Tom,
In addition to
the great advice from Eric, be sure to take a look at the stop solenoid. This
is often overlooked when dealing with a start issue.
With best
regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel
- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently
cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 4:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
To,
Before
you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests.
Does the
engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the
engine?
If you
are able to start the engine then try the following.
Measure
the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and
the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5
volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar
black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you
do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the
panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red
wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire
is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire.
Remove
the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining
the 2 wires.
It is
about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that
connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both
closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That
wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard
side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the
3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would
love to know what you find.
The
valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What
makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you
have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If
the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not
isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding.
It could
be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24
volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side
forward cabin.
The
Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot
of money for a rubber button
Where
are you located?
Fair
Winds,
Eric
SM 376
Ps do
you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the
engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm.
If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least
send me a photo with measurements.
somehow
the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman
<lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid,
cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but
need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my
spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt
solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the
"s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative
to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ?
Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to
do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
|
|
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
To, Before you start chasing zebras, try these simple tests. Does the engine start id you depress the valeo solenoid and someone tries to start the engine? If you are able to start the engine then try the following. Measure the voltage at the engine between the power + wire to the valeo solenoid and the battery ground when someone tries to start the engine.. IF you get 12.5 volts + then there is a problem either with the valeo solenoid or the yanmar black solenoid mounted next to the valeo solenoid.
If you do not get 12.5+ volts then there is a problem with the red wire from the panel. Look at the yanmar B panel wiring diagram.
The red wire is a wire going from the Yanmar engine panel to a 3 wire harness. The wire is Red but it might be spliced into a white wire. Remove the Yanmar panel and look behind it for a solderless crimp connector joining the 2 wires. It is about 1 foot from the panel down in the mess of wires. If you have that connection remove it and solder the wires together. That is the wire that both closes the valeo solenoid and starts the engine.
That wire runs to the smallest of the 3 harness connectors at the engine Starboard side possibly under the insulation. There is a red, blue, and white wire on the 3 wire connectors. Open it up and spray it with corrosion x.
I would love to know what you find. The valeo is just an expensive starter motor solenoid for 12 volt vehicles. . What makes it different is the back actuator button.
If you have an automobile starter solenoid make it is an isolated ground solenoid. If the negative wire is connected to the metal body of the solenoid it is not isolated ground and defeats the Amel bonding. It could be an internal connection. It is a great spare to have.
The 24 volt valeo solenoid if for the genoa furler mounted most forward port side forward cabin. The Valeo 12 V solenoid is 160 euros and the Auto version is about $20- Thats a lot of money for a rubber button Where are you located? Fair Winds, Eric SM 376
Ps do you have a switch mounted in a white plastic perforated box outboard of the engine stringer and forward of a Calpeda AC pump? It is for a high water alarm. If you have this switch please see if you can identify the maker or at least send me a photo with measurements. somehow the top 1/2 of that switch disappeared on Kimberlite.
On July 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
Oops. Should have mentioned that. 4JH3-HTE.
100 HP yanmar
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Dean Gillies
Jamie,
Great news, it seems to be operating as designed.
The 24V indicator led is lit up by the 24V power supply from the compressors. This shows that the system is operating from a 24V supply. It can also operate from 12V, in which case the 12V LED will be illuminated.
The drop from 24V to 12V of the pump supply under load is the expected operation. There are various circuit incarnations which could be inside the E51385, but it is not unusual to see this behaviour in a 24-12V conversion circuit.
I'm planning to write up a detailed description of the intended operation of the system as originally delivered and post it in the files.
Good luck with the brushless motor experiment.
Best regards
Dean
SY Stella
Sent from my iPhone X
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Re: Isolated ground solenoid
Mark Erdos
Tom,
What engine is
this on? I am unfamiliar with a button on the solenoid.
With best
regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel
- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently
cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia
www.creampuff.us
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Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Isolated ground solenoid
So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x
in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by
pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the
years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole
Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to
the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid
relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any
thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not
confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased across the years and noticed my spare solenoid is 24 volt (need a 12 volt). I have a Cole Hersee 12 volt solenoid (no button) but am not sure if the wiring relating to the "s" and "I" marked small terminals on the solenoid relative to the red and black wires on the existing valeo solenoid. Any thoughts ? Internet research suggests red to "I" but I'm not confident enough to do it. Of course will order correct solenoid when possible.
Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauai
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Hi Gerhard,
many thanks for the information with the primer on the defekt areas. My first idea was a complete removal from the old painting to the glass fiber. But so, I think, it´s a good alternative.
With the sailmaker job - this is the different from a german to a greece sailmaker :-).
When it is possible, I'm in september in the kalamata for a charter week. So, when you are there, too, it´s possible, that I meet you?
Best wishes
Ralf
SV Baghira, Sharki 42
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NMEA 2000 Updating software
I have just installed a new chartplotter with prexisting NMEA 2000/ Seatalkng components and spent significant time sorting out a problem with as it turned out a simple solution. The solution to components not communicating correctly was to disconnect all but the one requiring the update, update that one, then continue in the same way with the other components. Hope this helps others in the group.
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Adam Body "Flora" SM128 Annee 1994
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I like the swimming noodle concept. Thanks for the feedback. What I have is not what I thought it was.
Jamie
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Barry Connor
Hi Scott,
Below attached is the Costco "Wet and Forget mold/algea cleaner" I actually bought the 5lt concentrate. Much safer to use than any bleach.
Very Best
Barry
On Saturday, July 4, 2020, 3:48:46 PM EDT, Barry Connor via groups.io <connor_barry@...> wrote:
Hi Scott, Just checked and my environment friendly mold/algae remover has run out. Purchased at Costco UK 5lt concentrate lasts a long time and can use it on any type of mold/algae, really cleans sails and not harmful to the boat. I will have to search for the brand. Hope Costco US has this. Still hope to make it north towards the end of this year.
Very Best
Barry and Penny “SV Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique On Jul 4, 2020, at 15:14, Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:
I have this for our A54. I don't get bothered by the noise, but the admiral is more sensitive to sounds. Works reasonably well, but you're right, it gets nasty. Do you just clean it with a brush and bleach? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Barry Connor
Hi Scott, Just checked and my environment friendly mold/algae remover has run out. Purchased at Costco UK 5lt concentrate lasts a long time and can use it on any type of mold/algae, really cleans sails and not harmful to the boat. I will have to search for the brand. Hope Costco US has this. Still hope to make it north towards the end of this year.
Very Best
Barry and Penny “SV Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique
On Jul 4, 2020, at 15:14, Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:
I have this for our A54. I don't get bothered by the noise, but the admiral is more sensitive to sounds. Works reasonably well, but you're right, it gets nasty. Do you just clean it with a brush and bleach? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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I have this for our A54. I don't get bothered by the noise, but the admiral is more sensitive to sounds. Works reasonably well, but you're right, it gets nasty. Do you just clean it with a brush and bleach? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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If money were no object, I'd get an A60. Just kidding - after spending so much time and money making our A54 into exactly what we want and need, I wouldn't change her for anything. I enjoy the lifestyle associated with long term cruising and don't want to spend all that time "perfecting" a new boat. To the original poster - I think that's the bucket of salt you need to take with everyone's responses. Most have never owned both and have prejudices based on their own love of their own vessel and their predictions of what they wouldn't like about other vessels (without actual live aboard experience). For example, after my last unexpected 31 day /4800 nm passage (because of covid, stopping for fuel was not an option), any thought I had about getting the Amel 50 is quashed because of the 50's small fuel and water tanks. But then again, I've never lived on a 50 and frankly, I think planning for a future coronavirus is a bit overkill. But that's my prejudice now. -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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