electrical problems for a new owner

[ebirder2000@...]

Jim I had this same problem recently and found that the real problem was
that the throttle advance solenoid was stuck. The shaft running through the
solenoid was so stiff that the throttle was not advancing essentially the engine
was trying to start without fuel. I lubed the shaft running through the
solenoid with a couple of drops of oil on each end, worked the throttle back
and
forth a few times. No more problem since. incidentally this same problem will
keep the engine from shutting down when commanded.

Your arcing and sparking problem might be coincidental to your real problem.

Steve Anderson
79 FC 35
Poulsbo Wa




In a message dated 11/19/2006 6:42:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,
cortezfenn@... writes:




I'm the proud owner of a 1981 35'. Lots of little problems that I will
be getting to. Here's #1: In trying to start the 12.5 generator one
day, and it had been starting and running fine, the starter would not
disengage from the rocker switch at either location and also the same
from the toggle in the gen compartment. And it was not getting power to
start. So I accessed both rocker switches to see if any loose
connections, etc. As I was lifting the rocker out of the dash, ther was
a little arching, shorting out the switch on the dash backing. I had
the 12v master switch off and thought that power must be coming from
the gen battery. Disconnected it. Now the problem: when I turn the 12v
master back on and turn the ignition key to the on position, the gen
starter starts cranking!! I don't have any schematics for the gen
wiring, I'm stumped. Any help? Thanks, Jim in Montana








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