Choke wiring question

[MercMan82]

The choke was removed from my 1971 115 when I bought it. I'm planning on adding the choke now and need a solenoid to go before the choke solenoid. I have the choke solenoid and was wondering what the disadvantage would be to hook the choke solenoid up to the starter solenoid so that when you crank the motor, the starter and the choke engage together?

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Choke wiring question

The choke was removed from my 1971 115 when I bought it. I'm planning on adding the choke now and need a solenoid to go before the choke solenoid. I have the choke solenoid and was wondering what the disadvantage would be to hook the choke solenoid up to the starter solenoid so that when you crank the motor, the starter and the choke engage together?

1) There are often times when you don't want/need the choke when starting the motor.
2) Once the cold motor fires, its sometimes necessary to hit the choke button a few times to keep the motor running.

Best to connect it as originally intended.

 

[oldman570]

Re: Choke wiring question

It can be done, but will probley burn up the chock selinoid because of the high amps it will get. Best to wire it to the controls or a seprate button with lower amps and you can choke it longer as some Mercs are cold blooded.
Just my thinking.
Oldman570

 

[MercMan82]

Re: Choke wiring question

Thanks for your thoughts guys. I checked the voltage coming from the button. The voltage drops down to 9v and the choke won't engage. Didn't want to have to rewire to the button but will prob need to. Just trying to think of an easier way. But sometimes the easier way will cause more problems than it's worth. I agree, I'll prob need to keep it choked longer than I need the starter engaged.