oldgit
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Biggish event on Saturday. Taking a few RNA folks on quick trip out in company with 5 other boats.
Popped down to boat which fortunately is only 10 mins away to check water and alcohol levels.
On a whim, decided to start engines, one refused to start.
Expecting the worst did some checks, batteries all OK and started to suspect a impossible get at starter motor.
Purely by accident a passing skipper stuck his head down the engine compartment and suggested that an easy to get at small relay might be the problem ?
Sure enought it was clicking but not passing the required 12V to the starter motor.
Applying 12v direct from battery with lot sof sparks prompted the engine to start.
It took an hour of heat and cursing to get 2 little 10 mm bolts to let go and remove the relay.
Rang a well known Essex firm to find out they wanted just under £190.00 plus postage and NO they did not have one in stock.
Internet search produce a firm in IOM with one in stock 25% cheaper inc P&P .............its on its way.
The VERY offending item.
" Minion" fans might remember the revenge of the teeny weeny toilet....this is teeny weeny relay.
Popped down to boat which fortunately is only 10 mins away to check water and alcohol levels.
On a whim, decided to start engines, one refused to start.
Expecting the worst did some checks, batteries all OK and started to suspect a impossible get at starter motor.
Purely by accident a passing skipper stuck his head down the engine compartment and suggested that an easy to get at small relay might be the problem ?
Sure enought it was clicking but not passing the required 12V to the starter motor.
Applying 12v direct from battery with lot sof sparks prompted the engine to start.
It took an hour of heat and cursing to get 2 little 10 mm bolts to let go and remove the relay.
Rang a well known Essex firm to find out they wanted just under £190.00 plus postage and NO they did not have one in stock.
Internet search produce a firm in IOM with one in stock 25% cheaper inc P&P .............its on its way.
The VERY offending item.
" Minion" fans might remember the revenge of the teeny weeny toilet....this is teeny weeny relay.
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