1863 fuel solenoid
 

Hello all,

My Dad has a 1863. It started running poorly, everything good to carb. I removed it and cleaned it. Getting ready to put it back on, and try it, but don't know the purpose of the solenoid, when it comes into play, and how to test it thanks.

Kenny

Purpose is to prevent fuel from entering the engine when the key is switched off, therefore reducing the chance for backfiring. If you energize the solenoid, fuel must flow through it.

his would not stay running cleaned carb new fuel pump.installed it today same thing did notice you have to keep tuning key on and off till it cranks and if you hold key in crank postion after it starts it runs getting fuel any help appreciated thanks kenny

I just cut the plunger off the solenoid, end of problem.

i did think about doing that but was just wandering if problem with having to keep bumping key may be related when you hit key something clicks after 5 8 times engine will crank thanks kenny

Sounds like you need to add a relay to the starter.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...=starter+relay

i think i need to get back up there and check some voltages clean connections switches etc.i have one of these also i checked stuff on mine now i hope i know what to look for thanks sam