[Alberg30] Diesel Replacement

[Mike Lehman]

Your electrical problems may be related to a faulty switch. When an engine 
tries to start on its own it is often related to the switch which get 
moisture in it and becomes corroded. A replacement swith is about $10 and 
easy to replace. Just move one wire at a time to the new switch. You may 
find all of you electrical problems go away.



Mike Lehman
"Gilleleje" #505





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From: "Matthew Hay" <haymatthew_ at hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Alberg30] Diesel Replacement
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 15:18:35 -0500

After reading all the listing responses to re-powering. It seems that 
everyone has at least given the issue some thought.  This high response  
maintains that it is an issue. I know very little about engines, and last 
summer I had a problems with my exhaust (replaced and made ready for a 
diesel), oil pressure (started dropping all the way to zero?), alternator 
(rebuilt), instrument panel (messing up electrical system somehow), and the 
newest problem is the engine trying to start on its own if I have the 
batteries turned on?  Many of these problems still exist.  When I would call 
a mechanic they would refuse to spend there time looking at an A-tomic four. 
  And I could not even get them to come look at the engine. But according to 
your responses it seems possible for an engine to run for forty or fifty 
years.  But in some cases you my spend half of your summer fixing it, and 
spending money on it, while it sits at the dock.  It also seems that one day 
your engine may have to be replaced.  And if you do replace it, and take 
long voyages which require auxiliary power, you may as well have the 
benefits of the diesel. So like so many things, it comes down to money.  I 
paid $6500.00 for my 1968 Alberg 30. On one hand it is funny that a diesel 
replacement will cost more then my boat.  On the other I think that the 
Alberg is a proven well made vessel that warrants the investment.  Anyway 
thank you for the debate.  I have my winter pondering material!  I always 
sleep in the main saloon with my head towards the bow so I can look out the 
companion way.
Matthew #314






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