Mercruiser Tilt/Trim Dual Solenoid Hook Up (W/Pics)

[LX Kid]

I had to replace everthing on my dual solenoid tilt/trim assembly. I bought new motor, 3-wire, and I used Autolite autmotive solenoids, which have an "S" and "I" terminals. My question is are grounds connected to the "I" terminals includeing the support frame for the solenoinds? I hookded the connector plug wires to the "S" terminals. In a automobile configuaration the "I" terminal usually goes to the ignition coil. Thanks, Ron

THIS IS THE TILT/TRIM THAT THE SELLER HAS JUST USED LAST WEEK!!!!

THIS IS THE WAY I HOOKED UP THE SOLENOIDS. (HOPE EVERYONE CAN TELL FROM THE PICTURES) The lower solenoid connection "I" terminal is actually a ground wire going to chasis ground. (Looks like a red wire but is really a black ground wire.)

 

[Don S]

Re: Mercruiser Tilt/Trim Dual Solenoid Hook Up (W/Pics)

You have the wrong solenoids, those are start solenoids, if you hook the grounds to the "I" (Ignition) terminal when you engage the solenoid it will create a dead short to ground. The ones you have MIGHT work, if the base of the solenoid is hooked to ground, and the wires removed from the "I" terminals

 

[LX Kid]

Re: Mercruiser Tilt/Trim Dual Solenoid Hook Up (W/Pics)

Thanks Don. That is what I was also thinking becaue the "I" terminal on these solenoids puts a positive to the coil in an automobile configuaration. I'll disconnect the grounds on the "I" termionals and give it a a try. Ron

 

[LX Kid]

Re: Mercruiser Tilt/Trim Dual Solenoid Hook Up (W/Pics)

Problem resolved! Thanks Don. Auto solenoids get their grounds from their mounts and the "I" terminal is not used. Ron