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Boating Lessons Learned: Testing the Ignition Switch
Testing an ignition switch is pretty straight forward. In a previous post I showed the test I used with the switch wired into the circuit. Since the switch was soldered into the circuit I questioned whether I was reading … Continue reading
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Boating Lessons Learned: Troubleshooting Requires Attention to Detail
BLUF: I need to be more observant and pay closer attention to the small details. I enjoy working on carburetors. They are engineering and manufacturing works of art. No other engine part has more effect on how well an engine … Continue reading
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Tagged Boating Lessons Learned, Carburetor, McManus Boat Works, Troubleshooting
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Boating Lessons Learned: The Journey
You have to read this. It may CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Did that get your attention? I thought it might. I wrote a post a few months back about projects. I was struggling with the fact that thinking about how difficult … Continue reading
Boating Lessons Learned: Wiring Labels
Boating Lessons Learned: Use Wiring Labels BLUF: When I have to disconnect wiring I like to label both the piece of equipment and the wires so that I can confidently reconnect the wires to the correct terminal. I am currently … Continue reading
If you recall a couple of posts back I was troubleshooting an intermittent 12 volt DC problem on Whacker’s boat. Well establishing a common ground between the engine and house battery systems did not eliminate the intermittent electrical problem. The … Continue reading
Boating Lessons Learned: Calibrating a Thermometer
BLUF: I use ice water to check the calibration of thermometers. In my last post I shared with you a trick my Dad taught me where he briskly rolls a warm drink can in ice water to chill the drink … Continue reading
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Boating Lessons Learned: Keeping the Beer Cold and Other Uses for Ice
BLUF: Ice can be used for more than keeping the beer cold. One of my fondest memories is of all the cousins at Grandmother’s house on a hot summer afternoon making ice cream. It took three of us to operate … Continue reading
Boating Lessons Learned: Don’t Forget the Ground
Boating Lessons Learned: Don’t Forget the Ground. BLUF: I often focus all my attention on the positive portion of a 12 volt DC circuit when I am troubleshooting and I neglect the ground portion of the circuit. I was troubleshooting … Continue reading
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