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elsphinc 
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 Topic: Hooked charger up wrongPosted: March-31-2017 at 2:30pm |
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So I blew it in frustration and hooked up charger backwards. Blew something up sounded like where the voltage regulator is. Its a 76 ski nautique. I took it too local boat guy. He converted it over from points to electronic ignition. Charged me way too much sent me on my way boat ran. Took it too Shasta and boat ran but died after a day. Low battery. I replaced battery with good one same thing. Do I start testing with the alternator or the external voltage regulator. Or did I screw up something deeper. I've checked for any other inline fuses but can't seem to find any? Thanks.
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Riley
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Posted: March-31-2017 at 2:33pm |
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Perhaps fried the regulator? I wonder why mechanic didn't replace that?
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Gary S
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Posted: March-31-2017 at 2:51pm |
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First need to find a new mechanic. Have the alternator checked, a Napa or an automotive electrical shop can check it after you have removed it and if thats ok check the regulator if it's external.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-31-2017 at 3:26pm |
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Glen,
I'd have to say with you hooking up the charger backwards, you blew the full wave diode bridge in the alternator. Do as Gray recommends and have it tested. He also recommends finding a new mechanic. I concur since a conversion from a point set to electronic in a distributor has NOTHING to do with the charging!! He's probably a "back yard mechanic" that doesn't know how to set dwell on a point set distributor! Hopefully the new battery you purchased is not a deep cycle. You want a starting battery for your boat. Welcome to CCfan. Our standard request is for pictures! A diary entry is always welcomed too. BTW, I almost missed your post since I don't always get down to "what's new at CCfan" If you can post some pictures of the boat, post them in the general section of the forum. |
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