Leveling system solenoid

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----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Forman
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:16 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Leveling system solenoid
Scoot You need a 75 amp continuous duty solenoid
witch you can get at Napa or any heavy duty trucks part house.Dump trucks use
the same solenoid.
Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36


Thanks for the response, but this is not what I need. I need a
solenoid, not a relay. The large metal cylindrical things often used
on older ignition circuits.

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> They're by Bosch and don't get cheap, Chinese-made replacements as
> they'll fail quickly. Better auto parts stores should carry them,
but
> you may need to ask. Often the cheap ones are in blister packs on
> racks in the automotive electrical department.
>
> I bought a bunch of Bosch relays to have on hand from an eBay
vendor
> -- about $1 each or so. Genuine Bosch in a 20/30 amp-rating. This
URL
> is similar to what I purchased:
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GENUINE-B...-Amp-SPDT-

> Auto-Relay-10-
>
PACK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33721QQihZ002QQitemZ120136828374QQrdZ1
>
> (You may need to piece this back together)
>
> Or just search eBay for "Bosch relay". You can get them with and
> without sockets.
>
> This URL is for a PDF with a bunch of wiring diagrams showing
> operation of a Bosch relay.
> <http://www.dlcparts.com/images/BoschGuide.pdf>
>
> And this web site has a great description of how a relay works:
> <http://www.classictruckshop.com/clubs/ea...cts/bosch/
> relay.htm>
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Jul 4, 2007, at 12:46 PM, Scott Forman wrote:
>
> > I am troubleshooting my inoperative levelers, and I think I have
> > identified the culprit in one of the three-pin solenoids mounted
under
> > the step well. When I jump the current cross the solenoid, the
motor
> > runs, so I am pretty sure this is the problem. It is the one
where
> > the
> > third pin must be grounded to deliver the current. Where can I
find
> > one of these?
> >
> > I bought a generic solenoid that looks similar, but it isn't
getting
> > the job done.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> > Memphis
>
>
>
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