[Public-List] Battery and electrical system

[Gordon Laco via Public-List]

Ha!    I'm having that done to my MG's starter motor just now.   It's had an intermittent anomaly developing for ten years.... Rather than wait for it to die on its own terms (and catch me by surprise) I'm having it rebuilt.  

After the expense of the engine rebuild this winter...what's another couple hundred dollars?   

Gord #426 Surprise. 

On 2017-03-16, at 8:51 AM, Wes Gardner via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> If the starter is a chronic problem, I'd pull it and get it rebuilt. Chris Oliver turned me on to a place called Pasco on West Street, 2023. Seems like a bunch of good folks, they bench checked my alternator for free. Too bad Mamock's Motor Electric went out of business...
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Mar 15, 2017, at 10:49 PM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Banging on the starter to get it to work could also be due to sticking or worn out brushes.
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,  Rod
>> 
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Michael Grosh via Public-List
>> Date:15-03-2017 9:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all , Tim Peek
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Battery and electrical system
>> 
>> You have a few non related issues. Banging on the starter probably means
>> the delco gear is not sliding freely. A couple of bolts frees starter from
>> mount and some wd 40 and a scotchpad works wonders.
>> You sail regularly with autopilot? (I mean non motoring). That's a pretty
>> good electric drain, I much prefer to hand steer under sail, but I would
>> think with deep cycle batteries that would be manageable. GPS constantly on
>> probably adds up on battery draw also-it's on my list, but is it _really_
>> necessary for Chesapeake Bay? Anyway, changing to an electronic voltage
>> regulator would allow you to charge your batteries 10-15 minutes, even
>> after several days battery drain.
>> Alberg30 OE wiring is problematic. It's household lamp cord. The good news
>> is the wiring harness is primitive, so tracing out and replacing is  not
>> complicated.
>> Two deep cycle batteries really should keep you in electric for a few days,
>> especially with 30 watt solar input. Myself, I have tried every combination
>> of battery and now just go with cheap walmart jobs that I alternately
>> replace.every 2 years.
>> 
>> Michael Grosh
>> #220
>> 
>> On Mar 15, 2017 6:04 PM, "tmthypk at gmail.com via Public-List" <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote: