Is it normal for the MC solenoid to start clicking when you first turn on the ignition? It clicks about 10-12 times and then goes silent. And if it doesn't does this mean the MC is dead?
MC Solenoid question
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The M/C solenoid is supposed to cycle at 10 hertz (10 times a second) with key on, engine off for a minute or two.
Thanks. Wasn't sure. Good to know. I'm rebuilding the carb this weekend and now I don't need to replace the MC.
Do an ohm check on it while you do the rebuild. Needs to be >10 ohms and you're good. Mine came in right at 25. It's in my thread of the carb rebuild. Here's the post of what to check for.
442 - 1985 442 Carburetor Stock Restoration-Refurbish
Forgot to add last night, when I took the carb off, seemingly many of the bolts had about 2 inch-pounds of torque on them. Took hardly anything to get them loose. Most all of them, yet the gasket witness marks seemed to be a good seal. That and the accelerator tube laying it its well were...
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