shutdown cylinder failure

[ageless]

ran from Melbourne to Stuart yesterday via ICW. Upon arrival smelled something electrical burning, found the shut down solenoid smoking and untouchable it was so hot.

1st question: is there a means to shut off power to these? I removed the hot wire and it stopped smoking, when I tried to remove the ground I was leaning on a support brace and "zap" "whooooo". Covered the hot wire and checked on it until it was touchable.

2nd: what would cause this to overheat? I replaced the port side with a diesel pro piece a year ago, my mechanic has since stopped using their detroit kits so I'm reluctant to go back to their products, any other recommended brand?

 

[rsmith]

ran from Melbourne to Stuart yesterday via ICW. Upon arrival smelled something electrical burning, found the shut down solenoid smoking and untouchable it was so hot.

1st question: is there a means to shut off power to these? I removed the hot wire and it stopped smoking, when I tried to remove the ground I was leaning on a support brace and "zap" "whooooo". Covered the hot wire and checked on it until it was touchable.

2nd: what would cause this to overheat? I replaced the port side with a diesel pro piece a year ago, my mechanic has since stopped using their detroit kits so I'm reluctant to go back to their products, any other recommended brand?

Shutdown button is sticking. It’s powered to shutdown.

 

[rsmith]

You became the electrical bridge to complete the circuit. 32v will give you a tickle so your electrolytes must be good.

 

[Briankinley2004]

1st question: Shutting off the perko switch from that engine is where I would start. If that doesn't work I would try the other perkos on the boat.

I think you can use the 24 volt ones just because it shouldn't stay energized that long (unless the button sticks lol) I had found some fairly reasonable ones a few years ago when I thought one of mine was bad. Turned out my painting on the engine got on the actuator rod and was keeping it from pulling in.