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Forum: Announcements 08-12-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,054
Posted By Tkenopic
Thank you so much Bill and all the best to you! ...

Thank you so much Bill and all the best to you!
This forum has helped me immensely, I really dont know what I would have done without it.
All your hard work is much appreciated.
Cheers,
Trevor
Forum: Electrical 08-12-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tkenopic
I managed to get a hold of the mechanic that...

I managed to get a hold of the mechanic that worked on my alternator last year and he walked me through a few tests to determine that the alternator is working fine. I used the wiring schematic from...
Forum: Electrical 08-09-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks Ed, I should have added that info. Battery...

Thanks Ed, I should have added that info. Battery 2 is brand new and battery 1 is 90%. Just had a load test at a specialty battery shop before the trip...
Forum: Electrical 08-09-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,653
Posted By Tkenopic
Charging Trouble, alternator or wiring?

Hi everyone,
Currently out cruising in the North Channel of Georgian Bay and had starting trouble yesterday. Batteries were both low. Finally started, voltages at batteries were increasing very...
Forum: Ignition System 07-17-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
No nothing complicated, just the bad tach. I...

No nothing complicated, just the bad tach. I simply installed the new one, same way i did the first one and it worked.
Forum: Ignition System 07-15-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Finally got back to the boat and got the new tach...

Finally got back to the boat and got the new tach installed. It works! No filtering harness, diodes, or doo-hickies required. Must have been defective all along.
Thanks for the suggestions and to...
Forum: Ignition System 06-07-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Not sure. Tracking the package and looks like...

Not sure. Tracking the package and looks like it's in customs so I won't get it in this weekend. I'll let you know once it's in, how it's working...
Forum: Ignition System 06-05-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks for the ideas guys. Nick, being new to...

Thanks for the ideas guys. Nick, being new to this kind of thing, I'm wondering if wattage matters here? The petronix fix suggests 1/2 watt, that one is 3 watt, does that matter?

The resistor is...
Forum: Ignition System 06-04-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Canadian Electronics Supply

Anyone in Canada, specifically Ontario have any luck ordering electronics supplies?

Specifically right now I'm trying to track down 10K ohm 1/2 watt resistor.

I've tried The Source, Canadian...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-29-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,317
Posted By Tkenopic
I would definitely check the prop shaft for a...

I would definitely check the prop shaft for a wrap of some kind (fishing line or other flotsam/jetsam) since it is idling ok. Might save you time chasing down other ghosts...
Forum: Ignition System 05-27-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,861
Posted By Tkenopic
Bummer, I was hoping all those great pics would...

Bummer, I was hoping all those great pics would be in there too.

Anyway, here is the question part about the surging. Not sure what's causing it or the solution. I edited the video down so you can...
Forum: Ignition System 05-27-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,861
Posted By Tkenopic
Atomic 4 Timing Resources...and a question about surging

I wanted to say thank you and try to give back by consolidating some of the amazing resources on here that I used to successfully time my Atomic 4. I'm hoping that this helps future users by trying...
Forum: Ignition System 05-27-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks Neil, I did see that, though I was...

Thanks Neil,
I did see that, though I was hoping someone here had experience with the issue. I was surprised that Petronix didn't have a more 'formal' fix. Some of those solutions look like trial...
Forum: Ignition System 05-25-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks Al, no all the wiring is brand new, and...

Thanks Al, no all the wiring is brand new, and I've double checked connections. It was working fine with the old points, but not now that the EI is installed...
Forum: Ignition System 05-25-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By Tkenopic
Tachometer help

Hey everyone,
Today I installed new tach i ordered from Moyer and had it working fine though a bit jumpy especially at idle. I've wired it according to the instructions as well as chatting with Don...
Forum: General Interest 03-25-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,709
Posted By Tkenopic
Looks great! Thanks for sharing the pics...

Looks great!
Thanks for sharing the pics...
Forum: Electrical 03-25-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,553
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks for the info everyone!

Thanks for the info everyone!
Forum: Electrical 03-25-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,553
Posted By Tkenopic
Alternator, Battery Switches and Monitors

Hello all,
Last fall I found that my alternator was over-charging the batteries. I just got back from taking it to an repair shop and indeed it looks as though the regulator failed. He's ordered the...
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By Tkenopic
Also, is this disconnect/reconnect a reasonable...

Also, is this disconnect/reconnect a reasonable solution to get me thru this cruise?
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By Tkenopic
Ok awesome thanks. Did that. Now not charging...

Ok awesome thanks. Did that. Now not charging either battery. Voltage on both batteries is 12.95. Ok so now the question is what is the recommended replacement set up? Is there a rebuild kit i can...
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By Tkenopic
Ok I think I attached photos of the charger...

Ok I think I attached photos of the charger battery and alternator
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By Tkenopic
Thank you very much! I’m currently cruising and...

Thank you very much! I’m currently cruising and headheading to port and will run the tests as instucted. I can confirm that running a voltage test with the engine running right now it is charging at...
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,815
Posted By Tkenopic
Alternator and Battery Over charging issues

Hi everyone
I have 2 batteries that were purchased in 2016. One smelled bad so I popped caps and the water was very low. I topped that up. When I tested voltage the bad battery was 13.5 and it is...
Forum: Ignition System 06-07-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,143
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks for the vid!

Thanks for the vid!
Forum: Fuel System 06-04-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,601
Posted By Tkenopic
Thanks Tac That's where I ended up getting the...

Thanks Tac
That's where I ended up getting the gauge and I used Princess Auto for the filter...
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