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Does anyone know what this wire connects to on a 512BB?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by rgscorsa, Mar 2, 2018.

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  1. rgscorsa

    rgscorsa Karting

    Nov 19, 2011
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    #1 rgscorsa, Mar 2, 2018
    Hi,
    I was wondering if anyone knows what this wire is supposed to connect to on a 1979 512BB? I attached a photo of it. It's on top of the motor to the left of the coolant tank. Not sure if it's a test wire or not?
    Thanks!

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  2. CarbBoxer

    CarbBoxer Formula Junior

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    #2 CarbBoxer, Mar 3, 2018
    choke solenoid?
     
  3. samsaprunoff

    samsaprunoff F1 Rookie
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    #3 samsaprunoff, Mar 3, 2018
    Good day,

    It is tough to see from your picture, but it could be the connection to the fast idle solenoid wiring (the red wire) located on the bottom of your picture.

    Cheers,

    Sam
     
  4. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

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    #4 dwhite, Mar 3, 2018
    A side question, what is the spring doing?
     
  5. turbo-joe

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    #5 turbo-joe, Mar 3, 2018
    the spring is for helping to return the carburator linkage to idle position again
     
  6. rgscorsa

    rgscorsa Karting

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    #6 rgscorsa, Mar 3, 2018
    Thanks for the responses. I agree, it is an old wire to the solenoid, that must have shorted out, and has been bypassed.
     

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