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by barkleydave
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Fuel gauge sending unit
Replies: 13
Views: 20153

Re: Fuel gauge sending unit

Gave up on mine...installed old mechanical tank gauge. I have to read at the tank but that forces me to open the hatch and check things out.

safe boating,
dave
by barkleydave
Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bronze thru hull transducer
Replies: 8
Views: 10074

Re: Bronze thru hull transducer

That surely would help. I did one several years ago on mine. First I coated the portion of transducer that went through hull. Let is cure for 24 hrs. then LIBERLY APPLIED and applied to hull both sides and the insolation plates and let sit for a a few hours to start a cure then snugged them tight. B...
by barkleydave
Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bronze thru hull transducer
Replies: 8
Views: 10074

Re: Bronze thru hull transducer

must not touch hull. Oversize hole and bed with 3m 5200
by barkleydave
Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Packing box "wobbling" at low RPMs
Replies: 19
Views: 18267

Re: Packing box "wobbling" at low RPMs

Perfection is not a reality. There are just too many factors that effect trueness of the drive line. Prop, Strut alignment, Cutless bearing wear, Coupler, Engine mount wear, Alignment, and yes hull flex! On and On. If you align the shaft and wobble is minimal and the boat is running smooth without e...
by barkleydave
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bronze thru hull transducer
Replies: 8
Views: 10074

Re: Bronze thru hull transducer

Nice find! You may also use the bronze: most our boats have bronze engine thru hulls. They must be isolated from the hull. A piece of mylar or similar insulating material on both sides works well. FYI: Just for the record: There is and will always be confusion regarding our aluminum boats and galvan...
by barkleydave
Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Separating AC and DC grounds.......
Replies: 9
Views: 12802

Re: Separating AC and DC grounds.......

Original wiring is correct.

safe boating ,
dave
by barkleydave
Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Isolation Transformer
Replies: 4
Views: 7310

Re: Isolation Transformer

From the schematic looks like you do not split the safety ground and neutral
A galvantic isolator or isolation transformer prevents stray DC current from entering the safety ground thus helps prevent corrosion.


safe boating,

dave
by barkleydave
Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Mopar 360 Fuel Pumps For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4436

Re: Mopar 360 Fuel Pumps For Sale

Will they fit a 318?

If so.. I am in!

barkleydave
by barkleydave
Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Vendors
Topic: Packing Boxes
Replies: 11
Views: 33818

Re: Packing Boxes

YUP they gotta go! Will be a VERY expensive fix if they are left in and in the water for any length of time.

Safe boating,
dave
by barkleydave
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: AC wire ? Water heater replacement?
Replies: 12
Views: 22716

Re: AC wire ? Water heater replacement?

Correct me if I missed this... I believe you said that the Gen. is a 6KW (6,000 watts) And it is setup for a 220 VAC feed to your panel. 1. two legs= 3,000 watts per leg...... = 27 AMPs Per leg. 12 AWG is rated for 20 AMP service (too small for this application) 2,200 Watts 2. 10 AWG which is rated ...