[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[JJ Morrison]

Check the bilge pump switch on the breaker panel;  left position is for Auto, middle is Off and right is Manual ie pump operates continuously in this position.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> From: fred.lecuyer at live.com
> Date: Sat, 26 May 2012 07:46:12 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> 
> Joe,
> 
> The bulge pump should operate even if the battery selector is in the off position.
> 
> Check your wiring manual.
> 
> Fred
> 
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> 
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Joseph R Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:07 am
> 
> 
> My boat has a battery switch as well. However, if I turn off the switch when leaving, the bilge pump will not operate if it's needed to come on.
> 
> On May 26, 2012, at 2:12 AM, Simon Rock wrote:
> 
> > A three stage switch is what most cars have. The positions are:
> > 
> > Off
> > Ignition on
> > Starter motor on
> > 
> > My boat has a big battery switch to provide power to the motor. The motor
> > will not start when this is off. 
> > We turn this switch off whenever we are leaving the boat.
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > 
> > 
> > Simon Rock
> > 0428 175510
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Colin Evans
> > Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 1:44 PM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> > 
> > Yes Simon,
> > what IS a 3 stage switch and we don`t have a separate circuit breaker
> > switch for the engine. But otherwise a good idea. Maybe they are on the
> > newer boats
> > *************************
> > Regards
> > Colin Evans
> > Watermark #774
> > Lake Macquarie, Australia
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
> > Aberdale
> > Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 10:33 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> > 
> > What is a three stage switch? Thanks.
> > 
> > 
> > On May 25, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Simon Rock wrote:
> > 
> >> Do you really need a key? Is the purpose of the key to prevent the 
> >> boat being stolen?
> >> Why not replace it with a waterproof three stage switch.
> >> 
> >> On our boat, we always turn the engine power off at the circuit 
> >> breaker,
> > so
> >> anybody climbing aboard cannot start the engine and motor off.
> >> 
> >> Just a thought.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Simon Rock
> >> Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
> >> 
> >> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
> >> Cat375 #41 Rocket
> >> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
> >> 
> >> Experience The Whitsundays
> >> www.cya.com.au
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl 
> >> Mielenhausen
> >> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 5:44 AM
> >> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> >> 
> >> Why not a little Super glue on the backing nut?
> >> If you want replacement parts, contact:
> >> Dennis Igarashi at Seaward
> >> dennisi at seawardproducts.com
> >> 562-699-7997 ext 210
> >> 
> >> 
> >> On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Joseph R Aberdale
> > <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>> When I attempt to turn my key to start the boat the key housing turns 
> >>> as
> >> well and the key does not go to the "on" position. I looked inside the 
> >> pod and found that the large nut used to tighten the housing cannot be
> > tightened
> >> as the threads have been stripped. Thus, I cannot tighten it and the
> > housing
> >> turns. Does anyone have any thoughts about a solution or any knowledge
> > about
> >> purchasing the necessary parts?
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks very much.
> >>> 
> >>> Joe Aberdale
> >>> #908
> >>> 
> >> 
> > 
> 
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