Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

[boatgrunt]

89 4.3 OMC - snapped the plastic front to the solenoid when trying to remove the lead from the battery to the solenoid. Can I glue it together? <br /><br />If not, I'd like to open a can of worms...I know the typical advice is not to go with auto parts, but my engine compartment is well vented (i.e., not enclosed). Will an auto solenoid suffice? <br /><br />Thanks

 

[tommays]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

NO<br /><br />tommays

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

Always use marine grade on electrical stuff... ..JK

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

It will suffice ... as an explosive gas igniter!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

as long as its USCG rated for ign protection and UL listed for marine use it will work just fine.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

If we are talking about the solenoid on top of the starter,get another marine starter or have a starter shop rebuild it,as marine.If it's the slave or assist solenoid,replace it.<br /><br />As for well vented....<br /><br />I quote Clint Eastwood a couple times :<br /><br />Do you feel lucky,punk.<br /><br /><br />Don't **** down my back and tell me it's raining <br /><br />DHP

 

[boatgrunt]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

I trust the gurus of this site. Marine-grade it is... <br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Sparky

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

Originally posted by boatgrunt:<br /> I trust the gurus of this site. Marine-grade it is... <br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Sparky

"Sparky" ?? I wonder if thats the name your Mom gave you, or your nickname from your ability at twirling wrenches around electrical stuff? HA (just could not resist that one)

 

[boatgrunt]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

HAAA - Robby - it was a reference to my apparently ignorant suggestion that you could use an auto solenoid. It's probably a fitting nickname for a newbie like myself...

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Broken (Literally) solenoid - Auto vs Marine?

Actually, I remember one dark and stormy back in the 70's, had the boat hooked up, was a party of a friends, picked up some girl, and we were going to head to the lake house when the damn Chevy would not start. Waited until morning, went to town, bought a new starter, and well, you don't need a psychic to figure out I did the same thing, and had to but a second stater. Hey, had a damn good core to take back!