Help...Gear Won't Come Up

[Bob Cook]

RE solenoids

The battery goes to ALL three solenoids, 2 starters and master solenoid. The solenoid coil is energized thru the master solenoid. Yes, the starters won't start, but the current for the starter is NOT going thru the master solenoid. The solenoids are in parrellel not serial... beg to differ with you.

Secondly, if the master solenoid has a high resistance, the battery (capacitor in this case) is not adding to the power source for the gear motor. In this case the alternators trip out on overload and no gear....

At least this would be the case for the "P" series that I am familiar with.

These contactors (solenoids) have been a source of trouble for years.

at least this MHO..

bob