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MTOLLEY
11-22-2003, 06:03 PM
need to know what type of solenoid to use for my trim motor. if im not mistaken it had what appears to be a starter solenoid. none was here when i bought the boat and i noticed that it trims up slower the longer the wires to the swiches are.( back of boat switch trims faster than switch on bow) can i use just any old ford starter solenoid? thanks guys! mt
H2OPERF
11-22-2003, 07:26 PM
If its a 3 wire motor you can use it, but a marine solenoid is usally sealed better and has copper terminals.Dave
MTOLLEY
11-22-2003, 07:57 PM
its a 3-wire. is there a specific automotive solenoid to use? i think its only used for "up". is that true? thanks again mt
Forkin' Crazy
11-23-2003, 12:51 AM
Yea, it is used for up only. You can use a Ford cylinoid.

The relay may look similar to the Ford product, but it is laying flat. It also has a pole for a ground. The Ford starter relay has to be grounded, as if it was screwed on to the inner fender.

NAPA use to carry some boat motor parts. It would probably cheaper than a dealership.

If it does not have a relay, it needs one and your switches and wires will not receive the amp load that they are now and the system as a whole will last longer.
BarryStrawn
11-23-2003, 09:41 AM
The solenoid is p/n 581528 and was still shown in the 2002 Bombardier book for $29.95. They also use a case to mount and protect everything. If you don't have that, you could ask a dealer to look in their junkpile.
MTOLLEY
11-23-2003, 03:18 PM
i have the case. thanks for all the info! i bought a solenoid today for a ford wired it all up and it seems to have resolved my problem. can i wire one in for the "down" trim also or is it not neccesary? thanks again guys! mt
Forkin' Crazy
11-23-2003, 03:45 PM
I have done it. I really don't think it make that much difference b/c it is not really under a load.