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Forum: Electrical 03-26-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 277
Posted By GregH
And... is it easy enough to convert to externally...

And... is it easy enough to convert to externally regulated?
Forum: Electrical 03-25-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 277
Posted By GregH
Alternator regulation

I've been searching the inter-webs for an answer but not luck.

For Alternator 12176N-1G, is it an internally regulated?
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-22-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 995
Posted By GregH
Quick question: In the Alt pics you have a green...

Quick question: In the Alt pics you have a green wire connected to the positive on the starter and in the battery pics you have green wires as ground?

There's not an accidental crossing going on...
Forum: General Interest 02-23-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By GregH
Added it last year. love it.

Added it last year. love it.
Forum: Electrical 02-05-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By GregH
I think it's in that location on the diagram just...

I think it's in that location on the diagram just for clarity, not for placement. Follow best practices for fuses and wiring.
Forum: Electrical 01-10-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By GregH
[QUOTE=joe_db;131238]This thing has paid for...

[QUOTE=joe_db;131238]This thing has paid for itself :)

That's The model I've been using for about 5 yrs when I ripped every single original wire out of 1975 Alberg
Forum: General Interest 10-25-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By GregH
Started watching at the beginning of his last...

Started watching at the beginning of his last journey and love every episode! A truly great Canadian ambassador.
Forum: Fuel System 10-17-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By GregH
I'm so glad I switched the carb fittings over to...

I'm so glad I switched the carb fittings over to flared. Simplifies removal so much for maintenance and do not have to cut the fuel line shorter and shorter each time :cool:
Forum: General Interest 10-17-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By GregH
Starting Video

Before purchasing my boat (and since) I've never watched a "good" video (or live) of someone cold starting their well running engine (choke out, taking a few cranks, RPMs, etc). Only know what people...
Forum: Fuel System 10-16-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By GregH
Personally I don't like using thread tape, even...

Personally I don't like using thread tape, even if gas rated in case the threads cut and little pieces may end up in flow (and yes I have filters :cool: ). I use Permatex Aviation Form-A-Gasket on...
Forum: Electrical 10-12-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By GregH
I use them wherever I can with electronics that...

I use them wherever I can with electronics that only have the compression screw for attaching the wire to the unit.
Forum: Cooling System 09-26-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By GregH
No Arctic Circle but L. Ontario (on the northern...

No Arctic Circle but L. Ontario (on the northern side no less :cool: ) and it is tough to get up to 120F at times.
Forum: Ignition System 09-15-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By GregH
Carb Blockage

Was having some carb issues. Took it home and opened it up. The "Well Vent Jet" was plugged with some white powdery substance. Any idea what that could be?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,869
Posted By GregH
I couldn't see if anyone commented on the picture...

I couldn't see if anyone commented on the picture of your batteries. The battery with the charger clipped on - both the red and black need to be changed. The exposed wire strands are bad/dangerous...
Forum: Fuel System 07-12-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By GregH
Though different Racor filters are listed as gas...

Though different Racor filters are listed as gas or diesel, they keep telling me it really does not matter - just make sure the flow rating for your fuel of choice is more than you use. And for the...
Forum: Fuel System 07-06-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By GregH
Looks like the label says 2000SM. "SM" means a 2...

Looks like the label says 2000SM. "SM" means a 2 micron filter
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-19-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By GregH
You could go with Farias-Beede or Seastar or...

You could go with Farias-Beede or Seastar or Sierra brands.

https://www.marineoutfitters.ca/images/products/Faria%2033832.jpg
Forum: Fuel System 06-09-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By GregH
I was planning this weekend to pull the dizzy and...

I was planning this weekend to pull the dizzy and double check I have it set at #1 TDC. Then once dizzy installed back, run and point timing light at it.

For idle on the roll pin (yeah I know...
Forum: Fuel System 06-09-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By GregH
I do have it installed, though I rebuilt the...

I do have it installed, though I rebuilt the engine over winter of 21/22. Once upon a time it did idle nicely at about 700-800, but something changed last year ...
Forum: Fuel System 06-07-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By GregH
Time for 'Idle' Gossip

Need some insight into trying to get the engine to idle better and understanding the process better as well. I have read over many of the topics here about idle and have tried variations of them all...
Forum: Reversing Gear 06-05-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Posted By GregH
Reverse "too tight"?

is it possible to have reverse band too tight such that there is slippage when in neutral or fwd, but don't have to hold the gear selector in reverse once set by the lever (meaning I can get about...
Forum: Cooling System 05-05-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By GregH
For me on my Alberg 30, the nipple is used to...

For me on my Alberg 30, the nipple is used to simply vent (hose attached to above the WL). Water comes up through vents in the cutlass bearing assembly and into the PSS. Nice and simple. The docs...
Forum: Electrical 04-18-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By GregH
totally! ... I remember the "fine adjustment" fun...

totally! ... I remember the "fine adjustment" fun I had last year this time with the rebuild just back into the boat :D
Forum: Electrical 04-18-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By GregH
That is what I thought - excellent! :)

That is what I thought - excellent! :)
Forum: Electrical 04-17-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By GregH
New Alternator Pulley Rubs Me Wrong

picked up a new 12176N-16 Alt and installed it on the weekend. This comes with a 1/2" pulley and as installed there is a few sheet of paper gap between it and the distributor cap. When I put the #3...
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