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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-10-2019, 06:15
Replies: 55
Views: 31,674
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: 2018/19 TMC Electric toilet problems

I replaced a jabsco with TMC 5 years ago. Just recently had to replace the flapper valve when toilet was sucking in/ out. No other issues. I have a firm rule ‘ no loo paper in toilet’ and have a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 21:33
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Thanks Bruce and Wotname,

Just back with 3G signal. I had emailed Coursemaster yesterday, Jack (Jacques). Has also just responded occurring with your prognosis Wotname. Viz
The problem is the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 17:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Thank Wotname. Strait crossing today, 4-5 hours so will lose comms for a few hours. The old controller looks a bit dismal , might play with it today if conditions allow. Presently a nice reach...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 16:36
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

5. Last. Photo. The switchboard with autohelm at top.it is connected to the thicker white cable in middle lower green rectangles.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 16:33
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

4 photo of coursemaster control head in use. Some added info.. when I press the P button there is no beep sound or click at all.
Also whether relevant or not, the rudder angle still displays, as...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 16:28
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

3photo. Disused control head . Definitely doesn’t work.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 16:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

2. Photo wiring up close. The tan coloured cable isn’t something that goes to my main switchboard.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 16:22
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Morning Wotname , sending photos and diagram.
Photo 1. Diagram of wiring on right hand top and bottom green rectangles
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 03:12
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Hi Wotname, not sure if this posted so resending. I have answered Your questions in your text. Sorry it seems a bit all over the place. Thanks for the clear graphic and instructions.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 00:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Fortunately my experience with coursemaster has been very good. It’s done many miles in the last 5 years reliably. I am hoping this may be an’easy fix’. - don’t we all haha!

Wotname...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-09-2019, 20:29
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Wotname Yes the coursemaster heading on standby is correct.
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-09-2019, 20:13
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

Hallo my trusty advisor Wotname! I wasn’t sure whether Cousemaster might be your bag, so flew it out there just in case!
Yes I have the manual, and have checked- both fuses ok visually, and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-09-2019, 18:41
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By Nautilus2
Coursemaster CM 85i not piloting

My CM 85i powers on , self tests , goes to standby, no error message. Pressing pilot , it does nothing. This is totally new occurrence, it has always worked well since boat purchase 5 years ago. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2019, 23:48
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

its. !!:redface:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2019, 23:44
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

:smile::smile: Me too. VERY.

Using the external Voltmeter Pro. Not using the internal regulator.

Electrician explained that although the internal regulator was in the alternator, it was not...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2019, 23:03
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

happiness is..:smile:.... a charging alternator, tacho working, and no damage to Voltmeter Pro regulator!! a week of frustration with mechanic H trying his electrical best but unable to solve it, ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 22:11
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

Not you , but I probably did. As kindly as I could .
Yes have a highly recommended boat electrician coming tomorrow morning. I will prepare notes for him about what has happened so far, including...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 21:07
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

ok Wotname. Your advice about insisting on getting electrician is noted. might be a delicate one but I'm on to it.
I am crossing fingers that my/our ignorance in using both internal and external...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 19:54
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

hi Stu, Gord and Wotname, mechanic has just confirmed that both alternators were return to the 'as original' with new regulators put in. He has also read and understood Your posts, Wotname...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 16:51
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

Thanks Wotname. I have the manual aboard.
I didn’t understand about the Voltmaster, and H found it yesterday and recognised it as another reg but until I produced its manual he was hesitant to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 06:43
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

Thanks Gord, that is a wonderful book and have downloaded it for a lifetime’ study for me! I am step by step this minute, just want my alternator charging, and if I can get tacho rpm and engine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 04:58
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

200002Wiring diagram from the Mastervolt Alpha Pro manual.Fyi.
The wiring itself in the boat is again hard for me to trace and compare to that diagram.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 04:42
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

Sorry Wotname, I cannot find any part number or number at all on the alternator. Just ‘Hitachi’ on the back of original , which is installed. It does have a green coloured band around the housing....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-09-2019, 00:55
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

As a bit of background FYI, H owns Samudera Diesel, a reasonless large and busy Marine workshop on Lombok, certainly knows boats and diesels, andI guess has accumulated his electrical knowledge over...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-09-2019, 22:10
Replies: 64
Views: 20,822
Posted By Nautilus2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 where do I find the tacho sensor point?

Wotname, mechanic has installed alternator and tested various. Attached is photo of the master volt regulator installed. There is 12v going in but nothin coming out he says. He says need new...
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