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[camperguy99]

I think me and others have solved this problem long ago. Just replace the Trombetta with a White Rodgers 586-108111 solenoid also rated for 200 Amps. This is a 15 Volt coil and has much lower coil dissipation and will not burn itself up. I have been using it for 5 years and works great! You can't hardly hold your hand on the Trombetta and this one is only warm to the touch. Replace it once and be done. It does mount vertically not horizontal but pretty much has the same footprint. Here is White Rodgers warning about using 12 Volt coils in continuous duty applications.

NOTE: CAUTION must be used in coil selection for use in 12 volt
systems where battery charging may expose coil to continuous,
higher-than-rated voltage. 15 volt coils are recommended.
White-Rodgers will not be responsible for consequences of
misapplied solenoids.

This 15 Volt solenoid has silver plated contacts standard. eBay has one for about $65. Truly a much better solution!

camperguy99