SOLENOID HELP

[nduli]

Hi looking for some help

i am getting alot of buzzing from my solenoid when its on. I'm stripping it down at the moment as i believe its probably the spring that needs retensioning and i think the spring is inside the metal casing of the solenoid - any suggestions what tool i should be getting / using to open this bit up as i am sure this si the only way in to the spring ?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nduli/6918293464

this is a JBL reg and solenoid.

any help appreciated

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Several names for the tool but often called a pin spanner. Some are adjustable for spread or you can get hex bits for the small sizes.

You may be able to modify an old screwdriver: http://www.finegunmaking.com/page18/fil ... tools-.jpg

 

[nduli]

You star thank you.
Now to see if the old man has one....
Do you know whether the spring definitely is behind the pin screw?

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Sorry, not had one apart but sounds reasonable ... Pics may help others when you get it apart though.

 

[nduli]

yep good idea shouldn't be too much hassle (famous last words),

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

There's a cutaway diagram on this page if it helps, I think it's a similar valve?

http://www.asconumatics.eu/wbs/w3b.exe/ ... 1/451/4764

 

[cheekycharly]

I had buzzing but it turned out because my reg/sol has us fitting the plug was back to front in the 3pin adapter. Changing the polarity round shut the thing up for good.