Solenoid Enrichment Module

[tech62571]

Solenoid Enrichment Module 866148
3.0

Trying to figure out how it works on the TKS carb.
I know it pushes the spring to stop the air.. but where does it get power from? And what makes it get power to activate? How many volts does it use? I tested the connection and I'm not showing any volts to it.
Can't seem to find any information on it

Thanks in advance

[mmwjr]

Actually when in operation it allows additional fuel into the carburetor through an enriched jet to richen up the mixture when the engine is cold. From what I understand there is a thermal resistor that provides power to the solenoid until the resistor heats up and removes the power. It’s a 12 VDC circuit.

[mmwjr]

According to this article it’s not a resistor but a wax element like some of the old choke.


https://www.justanswer.com/boat/bnrg...-tks-carb.html

[tech62571]

Good stuff.. thank you