[C38] up-grading electrical system

[Steve Smolinske]

The engine wouldn’t  loose  all of its  oil, you  would realize first  that  your alternator was off,  there is a small weep hole in the block that the bolt on the bracket seals.  

 

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I don't have any problems.

My engine starts after 10 seconds of glow plug.

He is a "fellow sailor" (not selling anything) whom I rafter up with this weekend.  He just made a number of suggestions to improve boat.  He said there is a web site for Catalina that tells what upgrades are recommend. 

He mentioned something about a post-market support for the alternator which is supposed to prevent it from falling off which "would cause engine to lose all its oil."

I believe in "If its not broken....don't fix it."

I have gotten into trouble fixing things that work

Thanks for your response.

Patrick

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From: "Larry Malmberg" <Larrypi at roadrunner.com>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2012 6:41:34 PM
Subject: Re: [C38] up-grading electrical system

Patrick, I can only suppose that he will do the work and bill you for it?  If you don't have charging problems, if everything seems to be working OK my opinion is don't mess with it.

 






Best regards,

Larry Malmberg
Team Hassle

 

 

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of 1derful at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 5:51 PM
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Subject: [C38] up-grading electrical system

I met a fellow this weekend who recommended upgrading my "elcetrical harness"? to one with more amps.  He said the batteries would charge better.

Is that worth while?

My boat spends most of its life tied into shore power.

Patrick


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