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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2020

Ford Starting /House Charging Question UPDATE Test

New test 20 Jan. ---------- The solenoid in the sig rig only closes the line between the engine battery/starter/alternator and the house batts when the engine is "on". What happens when you tur...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 20, 2020
Hi BFL13,

My 1987 Ford E-350 Diesel had only one solenoid but it did have a Diode for isolating and charging the "house" battery bank.

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