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by barkleydave
Tue May 19, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Having trouble with distributor cap hold down
Replies: 13
Views: 18247

Re: Having trouble with distributor cap hold down

You mentioned a Pertornix? Is it just the Module or a complete Pertronix Distributor? If Pertronix Distributor is sounds like you are trying to use an incorrect cap. With the Pertronix Module timing WILL NOT WONDER if the distributor is in good condition. If it is Pertronix it will have a collar ove...
by barkleydave
Sun May 17, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: shore power breaker wiring.
Replies: 1
Views: 4781

Re: shore power breaker wiring.

AC Black 120 VAC +
While Neutral
Green Safety Ground

Google on line there a number of sites that have excellent schematics for Basic AC Marine wiring.
Here is ABYC schematic.
http://www.marinemechanic.com/site/page54.html

Safe Boating,
dave
by barkleydave
Mon May 11, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Shaft logs
Replies: 8
Views: 9029

Re: Shaft logs

First: Why can you stick your hand through it? Corrosion, Damage? The log MUST align properly with the strut. If not welded properly or out of alignment... it will not last long and will further complicate operation. The shaft DOES NOT TOUCH THE LOG. The log also need to be the same grade aluminum a...
by barkleydave
Sun May 10, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: How do you make coffee at anchor?
Replies: 13
Views: 31082

Re: How do you make coffee at anchor?

I keep it simple on the hook.. I dumped the old Kenyon Electric Stove years ago. Also hated the pressurized Kenyon stoves. I purchased an Orion Alcohol stove 10 years ago and never looked back. Fit in the cutout with very little modification. It uses denatured alcohol that you can buy at any big box...
by barkleydave
Fri May 08, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: capac
Replies: 8
Views: 10586

Re: capac

Clip to station or cleat
by barkleydave
Tue May 05, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: HOW TO: Change Rudder Bushings (Fastjeff Page)
Replies: 5
Views: 9823

Re: HOW TO: Change Rudder Bushings (Fastjeff Page)

Click on your username upper right corner
Click on User Control Panel
Left side click on "edit signature"
Type signature

safe boating,
dave
by barkleydave
Tue May 05, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: capac
Replies: 8
Views: 10586

Re: capac

Do all the above. Many of us use a Mag. anode in fresh water and hang it over the side while at the dock. There are available at boatzincs.com The mag. anode will help save your fixed anodes and the mag. Also check the calibration of your CAPAC meter. There is a small adjuster on the face of the pla...
by barkleydave
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: cost to paint?
Replies: 6
Views: 8795

Re: cost to paint?

Prices for "Professional" application will wildly vary. As we all know it is ALL in the prep. You can figure a marina yard will need to tie up inside space to do a proper Algrip application. ALL hardware needs to be removed and properly prepared and etched and barrier coat, fairing etc etc...
by barkleydave
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:40 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New to Marinette. Made new exterior emblems.
Replies: 29
Views: 45361

Re: New to Marinette. Made new exterior emblems.

If you can post a picture of your Reproduction

safe boating,
dave
by barkleydave
Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: cost to paint?
Replies: 6
Views: 8795

Re: cost to paint?

show quality 30 grand or more