Perfect Pass Install - Any Experts?
Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com
Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=47640
Printed Date: May-03-2024 at 5:26pm
Topic: Perfect Pass Install - Any Experts?
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Subject: Perfect Pass Install - Any Experts?
Date Posted: June-25-2019 at 5:47pm
|
I have a Perfect Pass unit on the way for my 91 Nautique Basic Engine Info - 351 PCM PRO-TEC (RETRO UPGRADED) Otherwise Stock Engine - - Carb -- I was wondering if any of you guys have any tips, gotchas, or detailed instructions on the install. I haven't been able to find any videos or info that is beyond super high level. I have the basic concept of what needs to happen here, but looking for the experience I know can only be found here. Perfect Pass Unit Info - Stargazer Wake Edition S (Ordered New From PP) Any help is appreciated. Gary ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Replies:
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 1:32pm
|
I used the instructions provided by PP. They were very good an included photos, if I recall correctly. Also, the folks at PP are very friendly and provide great customer service. If you have any questions along the way I'd call or send an email. Kevin ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 2:31pm
|
Kevin, I had heard that about PP. Any "gotchas" or "make sure you" that you can think of outside of those instructions? Thanks, Gary ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 2:42pm
|
It needs a good power source. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 6:13pm
Looking at going the Relay from Battery Route like posted by M3Fan on a different post. http://http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21539&title=gave-pp-its-own-relay-and-power" rel="nofollow - Link Here Any thoughts on that yay or nay? ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 6:19pm
Joel's method is certainly an option for someone who doesn't upgrade the wiring up to the dash. If you are having gauge problems due to the undersized wiring, the heavier wire upgrade is still recommended solving both issues. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: July-02-2019 at 8:51pm
|
I have been reading about more and more people going with the relay option and being very happy with the results. I really can't think of anything "tricky" about the installation. Do the PP instructions have a lot of photos? I could take a few of my setup (not stargazer) for you. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-02-2019 at 8:58pm
Kevin, Do understand the relay won't fix your low voltage at the dash problem. In fact, it is actually adding more load at the dash. Probably not enough to affect but the relay coil is still a load at about 150 to 200 ma. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: July-04-2019 at 12:48am
|
So the only real long-term fix is a complete rewire of the dash? ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-04-2019 at 8:40am
Kevin, Long term I'd get heavier wire up to the dash for the needed power. It wouldn't involve a complete rewire of the dash. Many have run both the heavier + and - up to terminal blocks at the dash and then tapped off them to the individual circuits. Joel's method works but it's a "crutch" on the verge of a back yard hack job!  An analogy would be tapping directly into the power line outside your house because you electric service isn't big enough to handle the load in the house. Since you have mentioned you do already have the symptoms of low voltage at the dash, I'd think about the heavier wire. I don't think I've ever seen the current draw of a PP. Does anyone know? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: July-08-2019 at 10:47am
|
Pete, I most definitely need to do this. Do you know of any examples out there with some instructions on running heavier + and - to the dash? I am not sure what and where to change. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |