TL Starter Solenoid

[SJ/XPBri]

Yup, more dumb question from me. I need a starter solenoid that I can mount on the TL plate. The stock one has no provisions for bolting it down. I know there has to be an automotive solenoid that will work, Anyone know what I can use?
Thanks,
Bri

 

[surfgy45]

what kind of mounting plate are you useing? im useing the OEM solenoid and on my set up what we did was cut a hole the diameter of the solenoid. theres a little lip on the upper part of the solenoid before the terminals come up so it rests right there. then just take some 5200 and give it a nice bead all the way around front and back and just whipe it smooth. works great.

ill post pictures in a sec

 

[SJ/XPBri]

I'm making a mounting plate out of 1/4" hardened stainless. The problem is trying to cut a hole in it. I used a plasma cutter to make the plate, just drilling and tapping the mounting holes has been a nightmare, I can't imagine trying to drill a 1" hole in it :banghead: . That's why I'd rather find one that I can just bolt down.
Thanks,
Bri

 

[Mark44]

Hardened stainless what series are you using never heard of hardened stainless it doesn't have enough steel properties to be hardened. Why don't you just use a piece of 14 to 12 ga. T 304 Stainless? No need for ¼” plate.

Mark44

 

[SuperJETT]

Any boating dealer should carry a universal 12vdc solenoid like the one I used: http://www.superjett.com/displayimage.php?album=169&pos=0

Just seal around the metal backing plate with some 3M 5200 to make sure it's waterproof. They shouldn't be more than $20. I think mine was a Quicksilver brand which is Evinrude I think.

 

[surfgy45]

almost the same.

 

[SJ/XPBri]

Thanks guys, I just bought a typical Ford remote mount starter solenoid (off road
aftermarket) cost $25.00 with a 1 year warantee. The joys of owning a Yamaha- just opened the front flywheel cover to find yet another failed bendix. I gotta say for all the sea-poo hate, I've had more issues with my SJ than the XPL. All right my whining is done with :soapbox:
Thanks,
Bri

 

[sflsurfrider]

Thanks guys, I just bought a typical Ford remote mount starter solenoid (off road
aftermarket) cost $25.00 with a 1 year warantee. The joys of owning a Yamaha- just opened the front flywheel cover to find yet another failed bendix. I gotta say for all the sea-poo hate, I've had more issues with my SJ than the XPL. All right my whining is done with :soapbox:
Thanks,
Bri

but which is more fun?:biggthumpup:

 

[SJ/XPBri]

Hardened stainless what series are you using never heard of hardened stainless it doesn't have enough steel properties to be hardened. Why don't you just use a piece of 14 to 12 ga. T 304 Stainless? No need for ¼” plate.

Mark44

It's SS 410 It's some pretty tough stuff- I know 1/4" is overkill, but I have a big sheet of it which costs me nothing to make this out of.
Bri

but which is more fun?:biggthumpup:

I know, that's why the XPL is sitting in the backyard rotting