[TR] Overdrive solenoid

[Geo Hahn]

I use an 8 amp fuse, but it is a slow-blow.

But you may have a problem that more or different fuses won't solve.

Geo

On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 2:19 PM, <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:

>
> Hello, everyone.  Having fried a solenoid once, I thought I'd be
> smart--uhm, just shows how smart I am--and put an inline fuse between the
> OD switch and the solenoid.  Started with a 5 amp fuse, which seemed to be
> fine, but then started popping somewhat regularly.  So I switched to a 10
> amp fuse, and that pops fairly regularly too, and increasingly.  Replaced
> the fuse 3 times in the past three days.  It happens while the OD is
> engaged.
>
> So, anybody know offhand how many amps the solenoid draws, including any
> spikes?  I imagine I'm saving the solenoid with all this, but then maybe
> it's the solenoid telling me it wants to self-destruct.
>
> Thank you,everyone.
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
> New Hampshire
>
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