I have just tested the new solenoid::

With the ignition off     0 volts.....OK
With the ignition on    12.78 v.....OK

1st test.....Engine running...Ignition off....Engine still runs.
2nd test....Engine running...Ignition off....Engine stopped.
3-5 tests...Engine running...Ignitionj off...Engine still runs.

In the morning I will now remove the new solenoid and check for any dirt or muck in the hole and check that the plunger in the solenoid switch is in the correct position...ie that is straight and seated correctly in the pump and solenoid switch.

Many thanks for your help.

Beardy


--------------=  Posted using GrabIt  =----------------
------=  Binary Usenet downloading made easy =---------
-=  Get GrabIt for free from http://www.shemes.com/  =-

> With the ignition off     0 volts.....OK
> With the ignition on    12.78 v.....OK
>
> 1st test.....Engine running...Ignition off....Engine still runs.
> 2nd test....Engine running...Ignition off....Engine stopped.
> 3-5 tests...Engine running...Ignitionj off...Engine still runs.
>
> In the morning I will now remove the new solenoid and check for any dirt

or muck in the hole and check that the plunger in the solenoid switch is in
the correct position...ie that is straight and seated correctly in the pump
and solenoid switch.

>

Make sure the solenoid has the spring fitted, it will be inside the plunger
where you push it into the solenoid body.

If you find any iron fillings in the hole where your solenoid goes, the pump
is toast. (from your description, I think your pump is toast anyway)