Retired Wrencher 6,683 #26 Posted 3 hours ago 1 minute ago, JoeM said: I like these especially when the machine is not completely wired. The manual override switch is nice. A little pricey tho That is about what I paid a Nappa with all my discounts. I am trying to keep original lock. It needs a lot of work but I have the rest of the year and all winter to get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,683 #27 Posted 3 hours ago 7 hours ago, John2189 said: About the ID tag, some times when they are hard to read, take a lead pencil and rub the numbers then lightly rub it off. The lead will fill the numbers and make it easier to see. Thanks John I will have to remember that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,935 #28 Posted 3 hours ago 9 minutes ago, JoeM said: manual override switch is nice. That's neat! Never seen one. 9 minutes ago, JoeM said: A little pricey tho Ain't bad. I've been buying NOS Cole Hersee solenoids for years. Around the same... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 46,626 #29 Posted 2 hours ago You'd be surprised how many different solenoid variance there are. Not only appearance and terminals, but what the winding is made out of and what the contacts are. Most are copper or brass but you get into nickel and silver too. It all depends on what the job the solenoid has to to. Most "good" plow solenoids are "continuous duty " and are built to carry amperage for several seconds over and over. Starter solenoids aren't designed for that. They will operate a plow or actuator but will have a short life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
