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Forum: Electrical 02-02-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By BenCT
Good point, should be deleted or moved closer to...

Good point, should be deleted or moved closer to the ignition.
Forum: Electrical 02-02-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By BenCT
From my old photos (I took out the gauges as I’m...

From my old photos (I took out the gauges as I’m changing some things) the large black wire looks like it went to the ground of the ammeter. that’s why I’m assuming it’s the ground. Also ion the...
Forum: Electrical 01-23-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By BenCT
Yes, same size if I’m correct about that being...

Yes, same size if I’m correct about that being the ground on the upper left.
Forum: Electrical 01-23-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-22-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-21-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-12-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By BenCT
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. ...
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: General Interest 12-30-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By BenCT
Happy Holidays Dave and everyone. Thanks for all...

Happy Holidays Dave and everyone. Thanks for all of your help in 2023! I wish everyone a healthy 2024.
Forum: Electrical 12-22-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Electrical 12-21-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By BenCT
Super helpful, I’ve seen this a million times,...

Super helpful, I’ve seen this a million times, but wasn’t ready for it yet. This shows an 8 gauge with 40 amp breaker. Mine has a 15 amp breaker and looks more like 12 gage.
Forum: Electrical 12-21-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By BenCT
Ok, that makes sense. I don’t know if I can get...

Ok, that makes sense. I don’t know if I can get it on the light switch thingy that the PO used. See photo. For some reason the PO put this line on the light switch and that goes to the battery. ...
Forum: Electrical 12-21-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Fuel System 12-03-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,965
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Cooling System 11-25-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,288
Posted By BenCT
Votes for material for exhaust manifold water entry fixture?

I'm replacing the brass/bronze fixture (not sure what it really was) that I took off my exhaust manifold. It is the 90 degree el fixture that receives hose from the thermostat. It is 1/2" npt.
...
Forum: Cooling System 11-25-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Cooling System 11-25-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Overhaul 11-25-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,202
Posted By BenCT
My understanding is that many people run without...

My understanding is that many people run without a thermostat, even though it is advised to use one. I’m going to try this season without it as I’ve read on this blog certain people when 20 to 30...
Forum: Cooling System 11-19-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
Wow, so this means instead of looking all over...

Wow, so this means instead of looking all over for these brass fittings I can just go to Home Depot and get a cast iron fitting and it’s an improvement. You don’t hear that often.
Forum: Cooling System 11-18-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
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...
Forum: Cooling System 11-17-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
I will try the easy out. This manifold was just...

I will try the easy out. This manifold was just installed in April so it can’t be too corroded. Prior mechanic who installed it used blue plumbers dope. I used pb blaster, but didn’t seem to do...
Forum: Cooling System 11-17-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By BenCT
Broken bushing(not sure if right tern) in exhaust manifold

Now that I broke this trying to take it out…not sure the next step. See photos below, last photo is what it looked like before I broke off the top of the bushing from the exhaust manifold. Worried...
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