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Gary Lewis Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Not a solenoid but a relay. Used only on the 81 - 84 F100's with a 230 to control the choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Not a solenoid but a relay. Used only on the 81 - 84 F100's with a 230 to control the choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Not a solenoid but a relay. Used only on the 81 - 84 F100's with a 230 to control the choke. Lol! The MPC says one thing and the box says another. But I didn’t see any external mechanical connections, without which I wouldn’t call it a solenoid. Having said that, Wikipedia says a solenoid is basically an electromagnet. But then it says “In engineering, the term "solenoid" refers not only to the electromagnet but to a complete apparatus providing an actuator that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy” My understanding fits with that. A solenoid is an electromagnet with a linkage set up to move something. And a relay is an electromagnet connected to a set of contacts that it opens or closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Lol! The MPC says one thing and the box says another. But I didn’t see any external mechanical connections, without which I wouldn’t call it a solenoid. Having said that, Wikipedia says a solenoid is basically an electromagnet. But then it says “In engineering, the term "solenoid" refers not only to the electromagnet but to a complete apparatus providing an actuator that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy” My understanding fits with that. A solenoid is an electromagnet with a linkage set up to move something. And a relay is an electromagnet connected to a set of contacts that it opens or closes. so what you are saying is that the fender mounted device beside the battery is a "solenoid operated relay" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 so what you are saying is that the fender mounted device beside the battery is a "solenoid operated relay" Yes, basically. So "relay" for short. But the thing on the fender isn't just a "solenoid". But the thing on the non-PMGR starters is a solenoid as it actuates the Bendix engagement system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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