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What information are you looking for, specifically? AOMCI members have access to service manuals.
There was a series of posts a while ago, someone was trying to use a 6 volt choke solenoid on a 12 volt system. To do that, they needed a resistor to drop the 12V to 6V. The choke solenoid was measured to be 0.8 to 0.9 ohms. So a 1 ohm resistor would do the trick, but it has to handle the current.
In case that’s what you’re thinking, DigiKey has a 1 ohm 100 Watt resistor for a little north of $10.
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I do plan on becoming a member here in a couple days but the other half has me on a strict budget because I like to buy old boats, motors, cars etc without telling her. I just bring it home lol. anyway im looking for basic info on it, how do I know if its actually a 6v system or 12v system, history on it, compatability on other years. This is my first 50s era engine and man am im in love with the styling. its going to look great on my 1966 winner. Ill post pictures today when I get off work. ill try and search more for the choke info
A 6V starter (1955). I suppose the 6-12V solenoids have different resistances, but I don’t know what they are.
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perfect thank you. it looks like i have the 6v starter so I probably have a 6v choke solenoid. ill do some searching about that and see if i can find the post that tom was talking about.(which i think i did).
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