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Get the correct part, too easy.
I have had this solenoid for 3 years, too scared to try installing it. My 80 year old brother in law cones to visit. A real fire plug of a guy.
Let's fix that starter, he says. Well, I don't know, I says.
It's just 2 bolts, like a chevey, he says. And...
2005 Mercruiser 4.3 carb
I bought a new starter solenoid and it does not have a terminal for the purple /yellow wire.
Maybe I am wrong but here is my understanding:
While the solenoid is energized (cranking) 12 volts is passed, through the solenoid, to the purple wire terminal to power the fuel...
I have been reading this thread to figure out what the purple/yellow wire from the starter solenoid does. I bought a new solenoid and it does not have a terminal for the purple/yellow wire.
Maybe I am wrong but here is my understanding:
While the solenoid is energized 12 volts is passed to the...
