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  1. ESGWheel

    5.0 Mercruiser EFI - something causing push button circuit breaker trip on main panel

    Wow! Not fun. Suggest that this is a ground issue as in there is a loose / bad ground that intermittently shows itself and results in funky gauge readings, engine dies and breaker trips. The age certainly suggests it. Aslo which Bkr? Check battery and all major connections, like the thick...
  2. ESGWheel

    New Engine - No spark

    With your experience I know this is a typo 😊 Please post what year, engine model you are working on. Also, as I am sure you are aware these engines need 3 essentials things to run: fuel, spark, and compression. It’s always good to think in these basic terms because any one of them can cause it...
  3. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Welcome to the dark side, I mean the fun side 😊 I too was an (auto) mechanic – but that was decades ago and short term professionally prior to joining the US Navy followed by another career after that I am now winding down. But I never stopped working on my (and other’s) cars and still do most...
  4. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    For the connector > I am now thinking it may have been for some auxiliary device not installed but they used the plug as a junction box (the two purple wires together). So, unless someone comes up with the ‘here is what it is for’, the priority now is to get this running. While you do have the...
  5. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Post your make, model, and year of your boat. Someone with same may have an idea. And just curious, does it run now?
  6. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 305 - Squeak and Rattle

    Congrats on the boat! Belt dressing will rapidly distribute throughout the belt path and thus is not a good diagnostic tool for a particular pulley. If you spray some and the squeak does go away, then yes, the squeaking is coming fm one of the pulleys and / or belt. So, it’s a good first step...
  7. ESGWheel

    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    Wanna Tango > a couple of follow-on thoughts: If the signal dash switch turns on both pumps (except the fuse blows), it implies both are powered off the same circuit. And given the pumps cannot be run manually due to blowing the fuse, it also implies that the auto feature of the pumps will also...
  8. ESGWheel

    Model year 2012 Honda BF40A charging system ions

    Some searching around on YouTube provided these two excellent vids on testing the stator (link) and the rectifier (link). While not your exact model, I suspect this will help get you going on the testing. Good luck!
  9. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    On a carbureted engine fuel is delivered in only one of two ways (1) thru a venturi effect (air flowing down the throat of the carb causing a low-pressure that in turn draws fuel into its airstream) and (2) the accelerator pump (a plunger like device that spits fuel into the throat of the carb...
  10. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Two things confuse me: (1) Fuel flowing well now (almost too well) when turning engine over. Does this mean you are smelling fuel as you are or post craning the engine as if its flooding? Its possible your float / needle-seat are not closing and flooding the engine causing it not to start. (2)...
  11. ESGWheel

    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    While not familiar with your set up it, based on your description both (mid and aft) bilge pumps come on with the flip of the one dash switch. If yes, either of the pumps could be the issue as well as a shorted out plug that you cannot see (the aft bilge pump plug if there is one). Suggested...
  12. ESGWheel

    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    Awesome! And certainly investigate issue you currently have as they are the priority prior to modifications. So, focus on that, post what you find and folks will be able to help sort thru the issues in the next weeks. One quick thought: make sure your Multimeter is up to par. Whenever I have a...
  13. ESGWheel

    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    I think this is the best idea. Let me explain: what you are looking to achieve is fine but trying to rush into it in the time remaining seems counterproductive. And given the budget constraints better to research it as thoroughly as possible during off season (there is a LOT good info about dual...
  14. ESGWheel

    Gimbal noise?

    Locating the source of a noise can be difficult at times. The old trick of a long screwdriver pressed to your ear as you move around the engine can also be dangerous as you are not always observant of spinning pulleys and belts as you turn your head to put your ear on the screwdriver end. While...
  15. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    Glad you have the old one! If it’s a plug with typical male / female pins (think of your trailer harness plug) you can make or get a tool to help remove corrosion that may be impacting it operation. See this link for what I am taking about. While these kits seem stupid expensive these days...
  16. ESGWheel

    Running new wire to led speakers.

    Gald it worked out. And I find a lot my projects run in phases. The key is not to get use to the setup, else you will find yourself 5 years later not concerned about phase 2. It also occurs to me now that you can replace the engine compartment switch with a relay that is triggered by your helm...
  17. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    Ah, I see what you mean, thanks for letting me know. My pursuit of J1171 only started recently so I got the spec fm SAE. And it calls for parts that have passed the testing protocol to be marked with J1171 which I have not observed before on marine relays (not saying it’s not there, I just...
  18. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    Ah, that’ good! Do you still have it? Troubleshooting at its core is a logical sequence of process of elimination. Can you temporarily plug back in the old tach? If it works as it should, then your new to you, used, tach is bad If still bad, then need to start tracking back from the plug to...
  19. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    While not familiar with your set up, a clue might be in why you replaced the gauge in the first place. In other words, did the old one have the same issues?
  20. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    understood but it causes me to think if i ever saw one labled for J1171, never paid attention, but will now (i still have some of my original relays so have to look).
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