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  1. ESGWheel

    swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator

    While true, its clear the OP is not familiar with the electrical side and do not want to give the impression that OP can increase his breaker size without a holistic evaluation and investigation of his installed wiring.....
  2. ESGWheel

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    Yes of course :) But i think the OP's current issue is Side and not Gap clearance....
  3. ESGWheel

    Piston Rings don´t fit, too little clearance, sits too tight

    @bollerwagon It seems that you have had issues with at least two of the types ring clearances thus a suggestion to make sure it’s understood. While you are aware of these critical clearances, I only highlight them here for the clarity of the discussion and for others to understand. Piston Ring...
  4. ESGWheel

    swap a microwave for a larger refrigerator

    This is the right question to ask and need to fully explore and have locked down prior to making any purchase of a new unit. While more then likely the power you have for either the existing m/w or refer will be sufficient for the larger refer, but you have to do your homework on this else risk...
  5. ESGWheel

    HELP!!! Monterey 256 Sport Cruiser 1996

    Thank you for the follow up and the explanation on the cylinder 8. Pulling plug wires one by one is a good and long-standing troubleshooting practice. I am not sure what I was thinking asking you this question > I should have known better, so please excuse my question. And you are probably...
  6. ESGWheel

    HELP!!! Monterey 256 Sport Cruiser 1996

    There are a lot of smart folks on this forum, and I am sure they can help solve this. Let’s see if we can get the conversion started with some of the thoughts I have regarding this frustrating issue. First off, it may be useful to post a short video of the situation. For backfiring: there are...
  7. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 4.3 starter issue

    No magic but rather a process of elimination. Like the classic Clue game, need to figure out if its Colonel Mustard with the lead pipe or Professor Plum with the rope…. Given the motor turns over by hand, there are two basic potentials either the Starter or the Flywheel. Based on your post it...
  8. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    Thank you for your kind works and this is a 2-way street for me > your perseverance, willingness to post, listen, re-post and keep at it until solved frankly is what keeps me going as well. I am a lifelong believer in giving back, which is the reason I served in the US Navy (retired...
  9. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 5.0gxi 3869255

    No, reread post #7
  10. ESGWheel

    Boat reverse polarity

    1st be extra cautious and do not use your AC system until this is sorted out. 2nd as mentioned get yourself a device that will test an outlet for reverse polarity, like this link. Since this style is made for typical outlets, and your dock’s power pedestal / boats power cord is probably 30A also...
  11. ESGWheel

    Determine Trailer capacity weight concerns

    Yes, that was the point about weighing the boat and trailer at a weigh station as mentioned in post 6. I would venture to guess that most folks do not know their actual weights because it adds up surprising quickly with all the gear. And doing periodic weighing (under similar conditions) can be...
  12. ESGWheel

    Best way to connect Hummingbird Helix 7

    If you already have power to the helm station it may be more than adequate for the Hummingbird and thus no reason to run more power & ground wires. As Dingbat highlights this unit draws a very small current (less than 1 Amp). Assuming you do not already have power to the front of the boat to...
  13. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    This is great news and glad you got it. It’s always the simple things that seem to be the most difficult but you stuck with it and got thru it! You and this boat have been thru a lot and I know it may sound funny just now but in 2 years you will be proudly telling stores of overcoming all...
  14. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    Lots going on here and one of the things I enjoy about this forum is I am always learning while also trying to help. First off, ouch cost to do the block and glad you were able to overcome. Second, sounds like you have a working ign switch, so that is good. Another common element is that 10...
  15. ESGWheel

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    This a bit of a crossover and may warrant another thread, but here goes > Dual bilge pumps are a good idea for moored boats. I plan on installing a 2nd in my boat this spring (23’ Bowrider). BUT need to use separate discharges (two outlets). Set them up so they come on a different water levels...
  16. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    Ignition Switch. The ign. switch is the common element between no crank and gauges not coming on. I should have thought of that before but was headed there with the voltage check on the Y/R wire. But need to back up a bit. First off, thanks for providing the rest of the detail on parts...
  17. ESGWheel

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the standard setting forum, does not recommend using a check valve for bilge pumps More than sticking open the concern is they will stick closed or become clogged precluding dewatering. The backflow of water you noticed at the bilge pump may just be normal >...
  18. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    That your mention you gauge as well > i.e. they normally indicate when you turn on the key but are not coming on, coupled with no start, is curious. You say 12.6V everywhere: does this include at the starter (the main battery cable connected to it, the “R” in the picture)? Also, test the...
  19. ESGWheel

    Engine cranking not catching

    There are three basic ingredients for an engine to run: fuel (which means proper fuel/air mixture), spark and compression. While other things are needed like proper ignition and cam shaft timing, it really boils down to these three basic items. But let’s first discuss your finding water in the...
  20. ESGWheel

    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    While we are diverging from the OP’s issue, I will take a chance and provide my thoughts regarding Drum vs Disc. My understandings: (1) for a given diameter disc have move sweep area then drum and (2) drums have a mechanical multiplying (aka self-energizing) effect that increases the shoe’s...
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