Forum: Electrical
02-02-2024, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Electrical
02-02-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Diagram fuse location
Am I wrong or is the 20 amp fuse for the 12 gauge purple wire in the wrong location in the attached diagram? Shouldn’t the fuse be close to the “IGN” of the ignition switch protecting the wire...
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Forum: Electrical
01-24-2024, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 655
I came up with the ground idea as if you see my...
I came up with the ground idea as if you see my ammeter photo before I took it apart I’m pretty sure that black wire with yellow heat shrink is one of the wires going to the g terminal on the ammeter...
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Forum: Electrical
01-24-2024, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 655
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Forum: Electrical
01-23-2024, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 655
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Forum: Electrical
01-23-2024, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 655
Alternator wires
Hi, per my Motorola alternator & regulator in the picture attached. Do I have my labels correct in this photo? I believe the 4 wires I’ve labeled are the exciter, the output, the regulator ground...
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Forum: Electrical
01-22-2024, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 587
That’s what I was getting at. If you run the...
That’s what I was getting at. If you run the ABYC amperage calcs the gauge doesn’t jive with the diagrams that I’ve been referring to for the starter battery that seem to be used without an issue by...
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Forum: Electrical
01-21-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 587
House & Starter Battery Fuse Sizes
Ok, I'm pretty much done with the BoatHowTo Electric 101 class. Which is great. I recommend it for any novices. And I've read so many different people talking in general about fuses on house...
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Forum: Electrical
01-12-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 411
I was planning on monitoring the house battery,...
I was planning on monitoring the house battery, but it seems there is a second input right next to the small red wire to charge the shunt that allows for sensing a starting battery or temp sensor. ...
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Forum: Electrical
01-09-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 411
I think the answer to my question is that the...
I think the answer to my question is that the engine is acting like the negative bus bar and I just need to figure out if the starter battery ground is problematic for isolating the house and engine...
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Forum: Electrical
01-09-2024, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 411
Victron Battery Monitor Shunt
I’m looking to install one of the Victron shunts to my house battery bank. All the videos I watch say to install the shunt on the dc negative of the battery bank so that it captures all of the load...
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Forum: General Interest
12-30-2023, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 997
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Forum: Electrical
12-22-2023, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Here’s a follow up question. Why do you think...
Here’s a follow up question. Why do you think the PO put this flip switch with various wires running through it like the ignition and gauges? I understand the purpose of the 1/2/B switch. Not sure...
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Forum: Electrical
12-21-2023, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Electrical
12-21-2023, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Electrical
12-21-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Ignition/Starter Fuse blowing
Over the past 12 months I’ve had a 15 amp fuse blow that is on the 12 gauge wire from my pull out knob for the ignition (I think it is also attached to the starter pull out as well). When...
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Forum: Fuel System
12-03-2023, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,965
Carb connections post cleaning.
I’m cleaning and “rebuilding” my carburetor. When I’m finished, should I put any product on the threads of the various drains and connections to prevent gas leaks? I see some people use tape, I...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-25-2023, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,288
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Forum: Cooling System
11-25-2023, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
The big problem was I over tightened the brass...
The big problem was I over tightened the brass fitting and the threads were all fused together. The easy out, internal pipe wrench and everything I tried to back out the bushing (after using PB...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-25-2023, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Threads are cleaned up. In the end it was a...
Threads are cleaned up. In the end it was a combination of drilling, pulling out some of the destroyed bushing with a needle nose plier and then tapping the thread. Having said all that, don’t know...
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Forum: Overhaul
11-25-2023, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,202
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Forum: Cooling System
11-19-2023, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
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Forum: Cooling System
11-18-2023, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
What is everyone’s thoughts on applying heat...
What is everyone’s thoughts on applying heat here? Definitely not using a torch. Feel very comfortable with a small rope cutter type device but am tempted to use a heat gun. Isn’t that far from...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-17-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
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Forum: Cooling System
11-17-2023, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
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