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  1. #1

    Glendenning Synchronizer

    I've had so many problems with my Glendenning engine synchornizer that I'm ready to just disconnect it and never use it again. I'm curious how many of you have had problem free use of your synchronizer and would not do away with it? I own a 1985 32' Hatt w/flybridge w/new Yanmar diesels. Thanks.

  2. #2

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    Have used this product with excellent results.

    http://www.sturdycorp.com/Products/index.htm
    Mike Stailey
    1978 43 DC/FB

  3. #3

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    My 1965 50'MY had one installed the year before I bought her, 11 years ago. I have never had ANY downtime with the unit. The only failure I had was a broken tach drive cable from the side feeding the unit.

    I use it from the minute I back away from the dock until I'm ready to dock again.

    K

  4. #4

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    Glendennings are extremely simple and, in my experience, practically bulletproof. Assuming the appropriate throttle and related adjustments are correct, good chance any problems are electrical-connection related. In fact anytime ANYthing using electricity on a boat is erratic or fails, suspect electrical connections.

    You may already have this but complete info including set up and troubleshooting is available at their website:
    http://www.glendinningprods.com/sync.html

  5. #5

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    I have use mine all the time for years and I've never had a single problem with it. Have you checked the backpressure on your slave engine throttle control box?

    Doug

  6. Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    I had one on Gigabite and aside from lubricating the solenoid throw a couple of times, had zero trouble with it.

    I consider them bombproof.
    http://www.denninger.net - Home page with blog links and more
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  7. #7

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    I've had two units on two different boats and wouldn't be without one.

    Did have slipping clutches on an old model on a previuos boat. i called them, they were very helpful on the phone, and repaced the unit with a new one for much less than buying new.....

    Bernie

  8. #8

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    Sounds like you should contact manufacturer for overhaul instructions.

    On a slightly different note, I have never had synchronizers. I can pretty well synch the engines just by sound. When they are off there is a "beat," a pulsating sound wave. Adjust throttles until it disappears and you are within a few rpm of matched. (If you want to practice, just leave the engine room doors open. You will really notice the beat!) Or, using the digital tachometers of my recently installed FloScan meters in the salon I can do it immediately. Most of my running is offshore in legs of 10-100 miles, so I don't have to synch as often as if I was constantly speeding up and slowing down. Works for me.
    Jim Grove, Fanfare 1966 50MY Hull #22 (Delivered Jan. 7, 1966)

    "LIFE IS JUST ONE DAMNED THING AFTER ANOTHER." Frank Ward O'Malley, Journalist, Playwright 1875-1932

  9. Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    I agree; bulletproof, use it from dock to stop; wouldn't be without it.

  10. #10

    Re: Glendenning Synchronizer

    Thanks for the feedback.

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