Hey everyone! Sorry to resurrect an old post, but I thought it better to keep a thread going then to start all over.....
My main power distribution panel Line 1 and Line 2 green lights are dim. All systems are GO, both DC and AC grounds check good, everything works, all safety is up to snuff...
Nice job!! I might do something similiar to make future servicing easier. My float and sump need inspection / replacement and I'd like to have new shower sump just to have a new one. This helps, because removing that thing looked CRAZY.
Can't believe you have to break it to get it out, but...
Thanks Frank! I did read your article and it absolutely helped me rule out a few issues and directed me where to look.
Thanks for the clarification on the fluid color. I inspected my ram today and it looks (and feels) to be almost new, no pits, scratches, damage, etc..... I guess my seals...
Thanks Sfergson!!
So yea, I thought the same thing about the color of the fluid..... however it does have a hint of red tint. When using a bilge diaper under the steering cylinder, the small little drips come out with just a touch of red. Either that, or the mechanic from last year serviced...
Hey Gang!
I was able to use this same grey approx 3" flexible conduit to route a few cables from the engine bay to the port side under the helm. Not sure if it is a factory loom or not. Mine had the bowthruster cable run through it, but tons of room for more cables and the fish went through...
Hey Gang!
Completed the helm electronics update. Thanks to T Daleo, Capt Rusty, Frank W, and many more, I was able to get it done myself and professional !
I pulled out all old electronics, all old wire and coax, still have to remove old Loran and GPS antennas.
Installed new E165 Raymarine...
Hey Gang!! Question for the knowledge base out here:
Last year I had a mechanic replace my Type 1 AutoPilot hydraulic pump support bracket. (It was loose and somewhat rotted). This required the removal and replacement of the Type 1 pump, and I'm (now) sure they did not bleed the system...
Thanks Everyone!! I had to leave today before logging back on, so I'll tackle it tomorrow and report back with a pic.
I am keeping the fixture and using LED's 1watt at the replacement. (Unless anyone knows of a kick-ass LED fixture to use?)
....anyway, thank you again. I'll have a pic of...
Hey Club SeaRay !!
Anyone have or know of where to acquire a Sturdy brand AccuSync engine Synchronizer?
Sturdy no longer supports, or does electronic repairs on these.... (they can do mechanical repairs), so I'm looking for a replacement unit, new or used....
Thanks!
Here's the unit...
Thanks for the info H_Gerry!! I'll be at the boat tomorrow and check the trans fluid.... everything else checked and no issue. NOT using the sync during the issue.
I really really appreciate the direction. I didn't think it could actually be slipping!
Hey Club SeaRay!!
Here's another one from the new guy....
On my 370AC with twin 454's, as I come up on plane the port engine will occasionally rev to higher rpms than starboard....(feels like what I've read to be inboard cavitation?) I can quickly pull it back for a moment, about back to...
Awesome advice there Frank and John !! I'll get to work on these this weekend and report findings back.
Thanks SO much for taking the time to point me in the right direction.
Hey Club SeaRay!
Here's another one from the new guy: Today while cruising Lake Michigan, my Systems Monitor display panel lighted up the "bilge high water" red light. It came on after a total of over an hour and half of cruising, 20 min on plane cruise, and then a solid hour of slow cruise...