[C320-list] Troubleshooting Voltmeter

[Jeff Hare]

Regarding the Engine temp sender, this may be something you want to see if
Dennis still carries if you have a Yanmar 3gm30f and keep one on hand as a
spare.  If he doesn't carry them anymore then he may be able to tell you
where you can get one...

If you go to your Yanmar dealer and get the standard sender for the 3gm30f
engine, it probably won't work with the temp gauge on our engine pods.
I keep a spare in the Nav station. 

-Jeff Hare
-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Karl Mielenhausen
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 8:08 AM
To: C320IA Discussion List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Troubleshooting Voltmeter

Bob,

I had a similar failure during my Bahamas trip. Voltmeter always reading
high, even 12+ when shut off.
Opened up the case and measured more like 12.6v at the back of the meter. No
adjustment possible.
Replacement can be purchased from from Dennis or Catalina Direct (same price
=$46+shipping).

I went with this digital gauge from eBay instead (for a third of the
cost)....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAR-MOTOR-UNIVERSAL-2-52mm-BLUE-DIGITAL-LED-0-15V-VO
LT-VOLTAGE-VOLTMETER-GAUGES-/271269637860?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessor
ies&hash=item3f28ee2ee4&vxp=mtr

Looks "different" in the pod, but easier to read and more precise.
Accuracy seems OK as well.
Easy install.

BTW, our engine water temp gauge failed as well during the trip. Also by
reading high. Now that was a much bigger concern!!
Elaine and I will fill folks in on the details of that adventure at the
C320IA Rendezvous in 2 weeks!!

Karl

On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 6:17 PM,  <bairdrjb at aol.com> wrote:
> The voltmeter seems to be malfunctioning.  Needle pinned to the right when
the ignition key is turned on.  Any troubleshooting suggestions are welcome.
Thanks!
>
>
> Bob Baird
> Star Dust
> 2001, Hull #784
> Whitehall, Michigan