jwnall
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On my port engine, a Perkins 4-236, there is a bent wire connector which runs from a solenoid up to the fuel shut-off arm. In theory, pushing a button at the helm causes the solenoid to pull in, pulling the bent wire connector back, and shutting off the engine. I say in theory, because in practice it does not come far enough back to completely shut off the fuel, and the little bugger keeps chugging away. Have to give it credit, I suppose, except that I want to shut it off! So I have to pull the hatch back (Gulfstar 36) and get down there with a flashlight and find the little arm and pull it back myself. Annoying. And one time it was downright dangerous (badly overheated engine).
Any thoughts? Can the solenoid be adjusted?
John
Any thoughts? Can the solenoid be adjusted?
John