I have a 1hp 120VAC cap start induction motor. When I turn it on the motor usually hums/buzzes but will not start. If I manually rotate the shaft a bit - power OFF - and then turn it back on, it will start and run normally. There is no drag - bearings, etc causing the problem. Everything turns...

Just a question for any guys with good electric knowledge. I have a 48 hat LRC with a separate solar panel/inverter/deep cycle battery bank that I installed. Have a generator transfer switch (2 generators) that has off/inverter/gen 1/gen2. This works okay but my inverter only puts out one leg of...

Hey I'm trying to find the tach pickup so I can get by Port Tachometer working. Where is it located, The manual says that is is a mechanical pickup, by I simply cannot find it. Thanks.

Although the alarm lights are working as normal the audible alarm on the fly bridge as well as the saloon is dead.Is there a fuse somewhere ?

Hi All, The question I have is: on boats with 32v system and obviously 120/240 system, in addition to the added-on 12v system, do they all share the same ground? I am trying to pull a Ground for an added-on alternator to the starboard engine and thinking instead of routing it to the 12V...

I can only start engines if block heaters I talked to DD mechanic and he recommended To do a tune up he asked who marinized The engines I told him I believe it was convo from And also asked if I know what the injector Hight and throttle delay setting spec was If anyone can let me know where...

This is the price at Sam's: Number: 24530 Part Description: Solenoid 12VDC Battery Parallel Unit of Measure: EA Price: $200.60 Have been told I can use a solenoid and/or switch made for a diesel truck that will do the same thing and cost less than $20 (on the boat/us post).

My father has a 46' SF with four 12V fixtures at the corners of the engine room. The bulbs are a pain to change, and they blow about ten days after you install new ones. I am thinking I should replace them with CFL bulbs, which have a longer lifespan. Has anyone here tried this? Is there a size...

Hi, I have a large dinghy hoist installed on my 46C that doesn't want to work. It's 12v, and has a large enclosed boom with the cable reel inside and the winch extending out to the right inside a plastic housing. Control is a 4 pin remote. I'll post pics of it, but I'd like to find out who made...