Jeffrey Angus wrote:

On 11/13/2011 9:54 AM, GeorgeD wrote:

That solenoid requires that the pole pieces be in contact. Then it will
hold (strongly). If it can not close completely, it will vibrate. Not
much of a puller, but a big holder.


Looks like your typical washing machine part. And yes, lots of hold
power when the pole pieces touch.

Check to make sure it can pull in fully and that the poles are not
cruded up. It looks like it only needs some cleaning and TLC.


Serious case of corrosion there. No telling how much surface crud
on the sliding parts.

There is only one coil.


Of course, but we still have to listen to Maynard's view of multi-
windings and embedded diodes.

Jeff



You don't need to listen to me at all, if facts bother you then just
please put me on your ignore list, I wouldn't want to be responsible for
causing you any pain and agony.

It's a shame the simple minded can't see past their nose.


Jamie