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So again, working on a 2001 873G with about 2100 hours. Got it up and running and notice it may have some blow by pressure. Any good way to determine how much is bad? Any way to alleviate it without a complete tear down? I do not know the history of the machine, but guess it may have been...

How do you know if the PCV valve is functioning properly?

Got a new solenoid. Found the hot wire coming from the alternator when key is on and wired it up from there. All seems to work again with key. Thanks for the help.

I found the parts diagram. Shows some type of insulation. I have the cover, but no spacer either.

Been working on this 873G now and found that the PCV valve is caked with crud. I took it off, but all the paper-like substance was completely shot. How do I know if the PCV is working or not? Also, I cannot locate what the paper-like substance under the cover may be?

Found the wiring diagram. 2 wires on the right. One power and one negative.

It only has 2 wires. A positive and ground.

So trying to wire this thing up. I am going directly from the alternator wire when key is on it shoots voltage. However, are both legs hot, or is 1 hot and 1 negative? When the key is on, neither of the 2 solenoids would push out. They both click then stop.

Sorry to keep beating this to death. But trying to figure this out. But isnt the alternator and starter always hot with 12V from the battery?

How did you wire it from the starter? The starter is always hot from the battery.

So it still turns on and off with the switch. What size fuse did you run?

Did you ever find the issue? I am battling the same issue with a 873 G. Input of find would be greatly appreciated.

So when I got the machine, the solenoid plug was burned up. I ordered a new plug and adapter to solenoid. The plug is a 3 prong, with 2 wires. Does anyone know the correct wiring orientation? I see there are some small numbers on the plug. My old one was so bad it wasnt even attached. Any...