[Public-list] Two questions

Jock McClees mccleesj at starpower.net
Wed Jul 14 11:10:08 PDT 2004


Question 2 - One way of getting rid of the smell would be to light a match.
Seriously, on mine sometimes the float valve gets stuck and lets out
gasoline. Do you think that might be happening on yours?
Jock McClees

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Prosser" <Philprosser at alltel.net>
To: "'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 1:17 PM
Subject: RE: [Public-list] Two questions


> You can run the engine and then disconnect the battery (at the battery).
If
> the engine fails then your alternator most likely needs rebuilt or
replaced.
>
> I just had that done for my alternator and I also had both batteries
> replaced at the same time.  Total of job was $572.00.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Zinser, Brian
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 11:35 AM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: [Public-list] Two questions
>
> I have an older model which is powered by a Grey Marine Sea Scout and I am
> having an electrical problem.  First preface that I am not a mechanic, but
> am usually able to do most routine maintenance on the engine, since it is
> pretty basic technology by today's standards.  I am having problems
getting
> a positive charge.  My first thought was that the alternator belt was too
> loose.  I have put as much tension on the belt as I can and am still not
> getting any indication of charge using both the voltage gauge and a volt
> meter.  Is there anyway to check the alternator without taking it off and
to
> the shop?  Also, could I have a bad voltage regulator or loose connection
> which could be causing the problem?
>
> On a totally unrelated matter, it has been an unusually cold and wet
summer
> and the gasoline/oil smell in the cabin seems stronger than normal.  Does
> anyone have a good suggestion for reducing this odor?
> Could the bilge be contributing to the smell?
>
> Brian Zinser
> #134 Manana
>
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