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  1. dingbat

    System Check troubles and Tach.

    Guessing your gauge is shorted internally and needs replaced. FWIW: pin # 4 is normally closed in operation Test # 2 from the book. With ignition switch on, check voltage between pin #1 (purple) and pin 2 (blk) . If battery voltage is present replace gauge
  2. dingbat

    Grounding from bus bar

    What problem are you trying to solve? If your trying to do what I think you are this makes no sense What kind of boat? What kind of engine power? Where is the bonding circuit connected in your diagram? Suggest you read up on galvanic corrosion, bi-metallic coupling and bonding. Big problems...
  3. dingbat

    Boat accident at dusk

    Since it was getting dark, I assume your all around stern light and bow lights where functional and turned on? One night I about “rolled” a couple in a row boat tied to the lighted marker at the mouth of the inlet. 10:30 at night. No lights. Tied to a market. Flicking a “BIC” to notify people...
  4. dingbat

    Grounding from bus bar

    Pretty convoluted.....what exactly are you trying to do? The negative terminal on the battery is your "earth" or "reference" ground. All grounds must be tired back to the negative battery terminal. The use of multiple ground references (potentials) is just asking for problems.
  5. dingbat

    Multiple Electrical Issues

    It would make more sense to spend the time doing logical, targeted trouble shooting starting. Ask yourself…..what do all your issues have in common? Start your trouble shooting there
  6. dingbat

    Key replacement

    Goggle is your friend “OEM Ignition Key-77, 0127593”
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    Multiple Electrical Issues

    There is no easy fix but you can save a lot of time and effort if you put a little thought into trouble shooting the problem. Its very rare for intermittent problems to manifest from multiple points in a circuit. Tearing the dash apart to clean every terminal is a waste of time and effort...
  8. dingbat

    Honda BF115 power tilt relay wiring

    Don’t see anything melted or bulging. Pretty good chance there is nothing wrong with the relays. The corrosion is you problem. Clean everything up real well (make shiny) and see what happens. Personally, I would just replace the lugs. May end up cutting back the wire(s) and splicing new...
  9. dingbat

    Warning buzzer

    Sounds like a water pump impeller. Is the season two or season three on the impeller? How much pressure?
  10. dingbat

    Pics of my prop hubs and gear oil. First time questions.

    Doesn't need to be in the water. The moisture trapped in the splines is more than enough to enable the process on dry land. “New” means nothing……zincs are not fond of being taken in and out of the water. Tend to oxide over when exposed to air. I changed over to aluminum a while back. Check ohm...
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    Pics of my prop hubs and gear oil. First time questions.

    Could be but you said the prop was reconditioned last year. The white powder is galvanic corrosion. Salt or fresh? Zinc or aluminum? Test ohm reading between prop and anode. Should be less than one
  12. dingbat

    Pics of my prop hubs and gear oil. First time questions.

    Don’t like the looks of the galvanic corrosion on the prop? Will live another year but you need to find out why they are corroded so bad. Keep in a slip? Zincs good? Your LU ground strap still connected?
  13. dingbat

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Trolling Striped Bass December 6……Point Lookout, Md.
  14. dingbat

    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    Run into very few "inconsiderates" out here ;)
  15. dingbat

    Question about Eagle Fish ID II

    If it’s not in a wet location, splice it back together with Scotchloks. Simple and easy to do.
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    Electrolysis plate on i/o drive replacement question

    Well, pure aluminum is extremely soft and pliable. Think soda/pop cans. To make aluminum stronger, they alloy it with a numbers of different elements to for specific uses. Chemistry Data : This is the composition of 5050 aluminum alloy Aluminum Balance Chromium 0.1 max Copper 0.2...
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    Downsides of buying an IO Saltwater boat in the north east?

    Depends on the build quality of the boat..... If the boat was built for saltwater use, you should only have to deal with possible drive issues. If the boat was built for "freshwater" use, sitting in salt air for a couple of seasons can and will take it's toll on hardware (railings, latches...
  18. dingbat

    Advice for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

    The two species don't have much in common other than "Bass" in their name. Unlike Large Mouth, Stripers are school fish.......you typically have to go find them, or more precisely, go find the bait they are feeding on. Live lining (live bait) or deep jigging are the primary means of catching...
  19. dingbat

    Humid/Dirty Boat

    Keep a boat in a slip for one season many moons ago. Never again. Spent more time maintaining than boating. Ended up replacing the boat with one designed for “outdoor use” to eliminate the need for a cover. Keep the boat on the trailer at the marina. Just hosed it down (saltwater) at the end of...
  20. dingbat

    Leaf Springs

    Slipper springs are common. Have them on my Loadrite Springs for your trailer are here https://www.easternmarine.com/open-eye-slipper-trailer-leaf-springs
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