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solarman216 · 18-01-2014, 23:15

Well finally got my head around the control system today, one key switch turn on and the rest is automatic, the the decompression levers are set due to the shut down procedure on last shut down, so injector pump solenoid is energised, contractor is energised to put 24v into DC side of alternator, and it spins up to a fair speed, enough to produce AC which operates a relay to power the decompresser solenoid, engine fires straight away, as full AC is produced another relay powers the main AC contactor, ... on turning key switch off injector and decompresser solenoids drop out and main AC contactor drops as well, the spring controlled de compressors revert to the start condition, engineering at its best, well pleased, and so is the Mrs as she can control it from home with only one switch, even she can get her head round that, on/off simples, Rick

18-01-2014, 23:15	#30
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Well finally got my head around the control system today, one key switch turn on and the rest is automatic, the the decompression levers are set due to the shut down procedure on last shut down, so injector pump solenoid is energised, contractor is energised to put 24v into DC side of alternator, and it spins up to a fair speed, enough to produce AC which operates a relay to power the decompresser solenoid, engine fires straight away, as full AC is produced another relay powers the main AC contactor, ... on turning key switch off injector and decompresser solenoids drop out and main AC contactor drops as well, the spring controlled de compressors revert to the start condition, engineering at its best, well pleased, and so is the Mrs as she can control it from home with only one switch, even she can get her head round that, on/off simples, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.