Forum: Ignition System
07-31-2013, 09:42 PM
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Forum: Ignition System
07-30-2013, 07:58 AM
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Faith or voodoo
How do we know a coil is fried? In my case, there have been a number of shut downs that appear to be caused by too high current. The report from the boat that day was that it shut down several...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-28-2013, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 119
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There were at least 5 shut downs on this new...
There were at least 5 shut downs on this new coil. I replaced the coil but had to order resistors so there was a delay with just the new coil installed. The same shut down pattern was reported but...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-28-2013, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 119
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The fix
We finally got the resistors installed. Purchased two list above from NAPA only to find the 0.85 unit really measurses at 1.2. No bother we needed more than that anyhow.
So, the new ignition...
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Forum: General Interest
07-26-2013, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,684
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-25-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: General Interest
07-25-2013, 07:51 AM
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on the buffalo and buggy whip
FWIW -
I agree with an edited end result. The advent of cheap digital photography, video feeds, and support for amateur mechanics has produced a wealth of information. We sort of have this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2013, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 21
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Happened to me
I defer to the better mechanics already involved but this same scenario played out for me last year. It took many oil changes to get all the water out. Please take a care here.
Draining the carb...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-19-2013, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 24,607
Thanks Rob
I've measured the alternator output several times but not over time. The cockpit gauge has not been unstable, however, the engine shuts down abruptly too. I'll clip the multimeter on and see what...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-17-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 119
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The results so far are mixed.
We had to rely...
The results so far are mixed.
We had to rely on locally acquired parts and NAPA was the best vendor of the bunch. The did not have the Echlin Resistors IR11 1.35ohms and ICR5500 0.885 ohms so...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-13-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 119
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Forum: Ignition System
07-12-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 119
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News to report
Changed the ignition wire...
News to report
Changed the ignition wire from the switch to coil.
Coil + 13.86V
Coil Re 3.6 Ohms
Current 3.85
Power 53.4
Ran the engine under power 45 min and the engine shut...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-10-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 119
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Forum: Ignition System
07-10-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 119
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Forum: Ignition System
07-10-2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 119
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David- thanks
No ballast resistor found. But...
David- thanks
No ballast resistor found. But you know boats have all sorts of places to hide. It did not appear to be within sight of the engine. I doubt it there.
The EI was removed. Now...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-10-2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 119
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Coil concerns once more
Greetings and thanks in advance for any input. I separated this issue out of the large Coil posting in the hope it does not get buried.
Here's the deal. This is on a friends stunning 1954...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-03-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 64
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Look at the 'old' photo carefully. I never...
Look at the 'old' photo carefully. I never noticed until it was all disassembled but the the shaft log is 1.25 water hose. There's a tight fit and only enough purchase for one hose clamp in my...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-03-2013, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 64
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Coupler cutoff
The angle grinder cutoff the flange, the dremel split the coupler, the cold chisel broke the seal. I did this never-ending work with the leaking steel gas tank out of the boat. It made working in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-03-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 37,205
It works in my S28
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There is room in this boat to replace the packing. I've done it multiple times. The Shaft coupler job is a job and a half. I used both a dremel with a cut off wheel and an angle grinder...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-12-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
Temp Report
Well now it seems a different story.
Ran the engine around the harbor at a good clip for 30 minutes. Operating temp never passed 160. This is completely different from previous trials where the...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-09-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
Dave
The Cooling Parts on this site has the...
Dave
The Cooling Parts on this site has the following brass ball valve and check valve that restricts flow from the pump to the bypass loop. The flow is then directed in the cylinder chamber via...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-07-2013, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
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Forum: Cooling System
06-07-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
I have the following.
Block
gasket ...
I have the following.
Block
gasket
thermostat
gasket
spacer
gasket
Thermostat Housing
Having a gaskete between the spacer and thermostat is a problem but it seems needed. There's an...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-07-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
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Forum: Cooling System
06-06-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,401
:confused:
Well now I'm completely confused....
:confused:
Well now I'm completely confused. 1/2 Ball valve brought the temp down to about 165-170. Great says me. So what happens when the valve goes completely closed to route all water...
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