Choke Solenoid

[hitechillbilly]

Force 50 hp, Model 1988C<br /><br />Can anyone tell me exactly what the choke solenoid is supposed to do? On this engine the choke solenoid causes the choke to close then its starts right away. After it starts the choke returns to the open position and stays there.Replaced the choke solenoid but it is still the same. What causes the choke to close if it is not the choke solenoid? Can't seem to figure it out.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Choke Solenoid

What you have described is a functioning choke solenoid.<br />The solenoid is engage by the ignition switch, or a button on the control. If it is the ignition switch, you push the swith in when the ignition is on or in the start posistion, and the solenoid closes the choke.

 

[Gilligan123]

Re: Choke Solenoid

If you still have the original solenoid I'll buy it from you. Please let me know. Thanks.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Choke Solenoid

Waterboy. Choke solinoids are still availible new and sometimes on ebay. Do a search for chrysler or Force outboards on Ebay. Post your model number and horse power and someone here can post a part number and price for a new one. Also mention if you need the entire choke with plunger and arm.

 

[timmathis]

Re: Choke Solenoid

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[eurolarva]

Re: Choke Solenoid

Tim if you dont have anything constructive to add just leave the threads alone. If you want to boost your post count please do it in Dockside chat.

 

[reppondj]

Re: Choke Solenoid

All, I know this post is somewhat old but concerning the choke solenoid for the mid 1980's model forces. That part is no longer available thru mercury but you can find it at ARCO Marine. Solenoid runs a little over $15.00.....

 

[roscoe]

Re: Choke Solenoid

Originally posted by reppondj:<br /> All, I know this post is somewhat old .....

Somewhat old? <br /><br />Like 5 years old.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Choke Solenoid

Actually revived 2 months ago. Nice to see people using the search function