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Forum: Troubleshooting 03-24-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
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Posted By joe_db
You need to separate out the lithium and lead...

You need to separate out the lithium and lead batteries in your mind.
Refer to my drawing, electricity starts at the alternator, goes to the starting battery, then goes through the Victron DC-DC...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-23-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 995
Posted By joe_db
FYI - here is what the wiring SHOULD look like:

FYI - here is what the wiring SHOULD look like:
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-23-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 995
Posted By joe_db
If the alternator is grounded, you might try...

If the alternator is grounded, you might try removing the jumper from + to the field and replacing it with a small lightbulb as a test.
Here is a relevant thread for that:...
Forum: Cooling System 03-23-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By joe_db
Sort of. Bronze is better, but plenty of fittings...

Sort of. Bronze is better, but plenty of fittings just don't come in bronze. Practically I have yet to see an issue with my brass fittings on the engine.
Forum: Cooling System 03-04-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By joe_db
Brazing is actually what you need, kind of...

Brazing is actually what you need, kind of soldering turned up to 11.
Forum: General Interest 02-29-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 318
Posted By joe_db
You don't want to be too hot or too cold. My...

You don't want to be too hot or too cold.
My oil pressure is pretty much rock steady on 40 PSI. I plan to add an oil temp gauge when I have a free minute.
...
Forum: General Interest 02-28-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 318
Posted By joe_db
The engine definitely has hotter and colder areas:

The engine definitely has hotter and colder areas:
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-26-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By joe_db
Try this: Undo the clamp that holds the cable...

Try this:
Undo the clamp that holds the cable at the engine end. Undo the cable from the shift lever and clamp at the other end.
Now it is free to move, the entire cable will get dragged back and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-20-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By joe_db
Do nothing else until you get the cable off of...

Do nothing else until you get the cable off of it, you may fix something that isn't broken otherwise.
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 02-14-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By joe_db
Is that an old flywheel cover and new head? ...

Is that an old flywheel cover and new head?
Anyone with a V-drive would do well to snag this and keep it in reserve!
Forum: Exhaust System 02-08-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 698
Posted By joe_db
Make sure and use black iron to make the new...

Make sure and use black iron to make the new exhaust. Galvanized pipe STINKS the first few hours and the fumes will make you sick, there is even a name for it - "Metal Fume Fever".
Don't ask how I...
Forum: Electrical 01-25-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By joe_db
That might possibly be a problem, especially if...

That might possibly be a problem, especially if there is a lot of corrosion on the bolts.
What I would do:
Connect the ground wire to the engine close to the starter, not on the far side of the...
Forum: Electrical 01-25-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By joe_db
It sounds like the instruments are grounded TO...

It sounds like the instruments are grounded TO the alternator, which is not really the best place for that.
Both the 35 and 50 amp alternators that came stock on A4s ground through the case to the...
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By joe_db
Ammeters do not have a ground connection...

Ammeters do not have a ground connection :confused:
That alternator is not isolated, so most of the time they ground through the mounting bolts to the engine block. Can you trace that black wire? I...
Forum: Electrical 01-22-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By joe_db
I have measured the cranking amps of my engine at...

I have measured the cranking amps of my engine at about 130. I do not currently have the starter fused, but if I did I would probably use a 200 amp fuse.
4 gauge IMHO is light for the starter wire,...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-08-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By joe_db
They sort of do, the bolts/studs that go into the...

They sort of do, the bolts/studs that go into the block go into the cooling passages.
Forum: Electrical 01-08-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By joe_db
This thing has paid for itself :) (note the...

This thing has paid for itself :)
(note the gauge numbers are wrong, they tend to run small)
https://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-64044.html?_br_psugg_q=hydraulic+crimper...
Forum: Electrical 01-08-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By joe_db
If you are looking for wire online, make sure it...

If you are looking for wire online, make sure it is Ancor wire or equivalent that is fully tinned.
As was mentioned about, this will be more than 1/2 day!
* our hosts will save you time and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-03-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By joe_db
I have a permanent starter button near the...

I have a permanent starter button near the engine, it is hugely useful.
If the engine will start and run on a shot of ether, the problem is the fuel.
Forum: Introductions 12-24-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,443
Posted By joe_db
I have the filter, pressure sensor, and OPSS at...

I have the filter, pressure sensor, and OPSS at the end of a flexible hose.
Forum: Introductions 12-24-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,443
Posted By joe_db
This seems like it can break the nipple off. My...

This seems like it can break the nipple off. My switch and pressure sensor are remotely mounted.
Forum: Electrical 12-23-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By joe_db
If I was still running my shop, I would suggest...

If I was still running my shop, I would suggest removing all that wiring and doing it over if this boat came to me.
It actually ends up being cheaper than hours of tracing and diagnostics to figure...
Forum: Cooling System 12-19-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By joe_db
Noooooooo You need electrical contact to the...

Noooooooo
You need electrical contact to the heat exchanger.
You can make a bronze T fitting and screw it in to the heat exchanger and stick the anode there, use the epoxy to plug the old hole.
I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-08-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,947
Posted By joe_db
https://www.atomic4.com/ignition.html FYI...

https://www.atomic4.com/ignition.html

FYI some good reading, but still the same issue of shipping as everything else.
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-07-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,947
Posted By joe_db
https://pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-114...

https://pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-1146a-ignitor-delco-4-cyl-cw
That looks right

https://moyermarine.com/product/ignitor-module-replacement-kit-for-petronix-distributor-iglm_13-1_493/...
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