Yes, if you have a glo-plug solenoid then it should be where the glo-plugs are getting power from. I would look on the engine but its no guarantee. The concern is that without one you may continue to burn the the connector, contacts, or worse the wires.
Josh On Aug 17, 2015 7:09 AM, "David Knecht via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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. > > There is certainly none indicated in the wiring diagram from Universal, > but to be fair, the starter solenoid is also not labeled and I have not > looked for it in the engine compartment. I will try next time I am at the > boat. Presumably I can follow the wires back from the glow plugs? > > 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. > > I have Tefgel which I use on screw threads, but had never used it for > electrical connections before, so I will give it a try. > > 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 > > > Dr. David Knecht > Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology > Core Microscopy Facility Director > University of Connecticut > 91 N. Eagleville Rd. > Storrs, CT 06269 > 860-486-2200 > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > >
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