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I needed to replace the solenoid for the hydraulic motor on my 93 HD-40.  Called last week and got the package which looked too big.  Seems it was an upgrade to 200 amps with detailed instructions on how to mount and replace.  No room in th box to mount it where shown but I found a place and it is in and working well.

Called woodmizer today just to let them know that the instructions won't work on mills like mine (4 lever hyd).  Found out the info in the computor was off for my mill and If known they wouldn't have sent that kit.  Will send the right one they say.  Well no need, it is in and works.  So........... how bout a couple of B belts on us they say.  What a great company! :D :D :D

woodmills1
  I have the same mill ...  and my solenoid is starting to act up .... Did you find any difference  with this one you put on ...  ???

yes it runs great and I don't have to move the handle 43 times.  Easy check with test light when the handle is pulled and you hear click but no hydraulics if no power to both sides of solenoid that is the prob.  by the way tell them they can still get the old on the motor solenoid.

  The problem with mine is that it sticks some times ...
What I wanted to know what difference did it make to have the 200 amps ...

feels like more umph :D

Something I did for a sticky solenoid.

I bought a little clearance light from the auto store and mounted it on the end of the pump box.  I grounded one end and tied the other end to the output of the solenoid.  When I would lift a handle, the light would come on.  When I turned it loose, the light went off.  Now, that sounds real simple and maybe unnecessary until you have had a solenoid stick while you're sawing and cant hear the pump running.  It's a good way to burn up a pump as it pumps against the overflow valve all day.   If you are returning with the head of the mill and see the light on, you know you have a problem.