[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

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Fred, 
Sorry, the bildge pump will not operate in the off position because the float switch is not engaged. Know this from experience. Has to be in auto, or manual. In manual the pump will run continuously until moved back to either off or auto. 

Herb 




----- Original Message -----
From: "JJ Morrison" <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> 
To: "Catalina List" <c320-list at catalina320.com> 
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 9:40:16 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem 


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 
> 
> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T 
> 
> ----- 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 
> >>> 
> >> 
> > 
> 
>