Solenoid [E2TZ-9C972-A] - NOS

[1986F150Six]

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[Gary Lewis]

Not a solenoid but a relay.  Used only on the 81 - 84 F100's with a 230 to control the choke.

[1986F150Six]

Gary Lewis wrote

Not a solenoid but a relay.  Used only on the 81 - 84 F100's with a 230 to control the choke.

[Gary Lewis]

Lol!  The MPC says one thing and the box says another. But I didn’t see any external mechanical connections, without which I wouldn’t call it a solenoid.

Having said that, Wikipedia says a solenoid is basically an electromagnet. But then it says “In engineering, the term "solenoid" refers not only to the electromagnet but to a complete apparatus providing an actuator that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy”

My understanding fits with that. A solenoid is an electromagnet with a linkage set up to move something. And a relay is an electromagnet connected to a set of contacts that it opens or closes.

[mat in tn]

so what you are saying is that the fender mounted device beside the battery is a "solenoid operated relay"

[Gary Lewis]

mat in tn wrote

so what you are saying is that the fender mounted device beside the battery is a "solenoid operated relay"

Yes, basically.  So "relay" for short.  But the thing on the fender isn't just a "solenoid".

But the thing on the non-PMGR starters is a solenoid as it actuates the Bendix engagement system.