Fuel solenoid needs ‘male’ plug

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Bilmac36
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Fuel solenoid needs ‘male’ plug

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For the electrical tech savvy folks, can you tell me what, where, name, etc for the ‘male’ plug to fit this female? I’m changing out my fuel solenoid on Bosch pump, 1995 8.3L Cummins in Continental, —>Connie.
I replaced it 13 Yrs ago and spliced it in. I’m wanting to wire in the male plug so I can plug and play in ~2034 when it happens again🤠.
Also, for those with the 8.3L would you mind checking yours and telling me if you have a spring on the fuel lever arm? I watched one video where it was not present. Can’t recall if I added it in ‘08-09 as my own modification or not. Appreciate your time. Thx
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r/Willie
'95 Safari Continental, Cummins 8.3L, Allison MD3060
TDJohn
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Re: Fuel solenoid needs ‘male’ plug

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It appears that at some point, your shutoff solenoid terminal plugs were converted to the dodge 5.9L cummins style, as the commercial/industrial 8.3L and 5.9L Cummins engines used a round pin style, and I would venture to guess that it is at that point you ended up with two male ends.
I'm on the road, so the best I can do for you with a quick search is this link on ebay that should work for you.

Also, in case you are not aware, the biggest enemy that will fry that shut off solenoid is extended cranking time. That shut off has two different coils in it, the start one is a high energy one and builds a lot of heat in a short amount of time, and burns out if the starter is engaged for more than about 10 seconds, and/or is not allowed to cool between the starting attempts. Usually these engine touch of very quickly, if yours doesn't, one of the more common causes is a failing/leaky low psi pickup/supply pump that is mounted on the engine block.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202868720341?c ... YcQAvD_BwE
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
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Re: Fuel solenoid needs ‘male’ plug

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John, thanks for the link. That is the male plug or appears to be that I want to use.
Apologize for misleading the readers here. Of the two female plugs shown, one came from the older defective solenoid. So it is just the one female plug that I’m concerned about and way back when I changed it out originally it may have had a round plug, I honestly can’t recall.
Connie has started virtually every start within a second of turning the ignition switch. I’ve always been amazed at how quickly she ‘fires up.’ But I will definitely try to do a data storage of the information you have passed along about prolonged starting being the enemy of the solenoid.
A FB member (I posted both sites) came up with the same plug harness. My concern over it is why or if I need that relay in my system.
https://fostertruck.com/collections/dod ... obGszpRVaY

For now I’m going to use some female blade terminal adapters, weather proof it, & follow up with more research. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it.
r/Willie
'95 Safari Continental, Cummins 8.3L, Allison MD3060
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Jeff
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Bilmac36
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https://www.waytekwire.com/item/38132/A ... BrkFOLsLRE

Appears these are the ones I want. Another friend noted i actually have the male plug (as determined by the inner electrical connector) and wanting the female. Called this company and have a quote for their product being sent to me. Have to buy a min of 5. So I’ll see if I want to spring for them or not.
r/Willie
'95 Safari Continental, Cummins 8.3L, Allison MD3060
TDJohn
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Re: Fuel solenoid needs ‘male’ plug

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The relay is included in the kit from Ebay/Larry B. because it is designed to also fit and function for diesel conversions, thus necessitating the relay. Considering that you 26 year old coach as been functioning just fine for all this time, I highly doubt you need a relay.
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
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