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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

04-02-2018, 21:56

Replies: 9

Torque converter on Alternator

Views: 3,155

Posted By Gingerbread Man

Re: Torque converter on Alternator

These are common, and necessary, on many VW diesel car engines.
As mentioned, a sprag clutch to prevent overrun, likely due to some natural period/harmonic issue with the engine/belt...

Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources

21-01-2018, 22:25

Replies: 4

Not Just Hurricanes

Views: 2,014

Posted By Gingerbread Man

Re: Not Just Hurricanes

Bummer. I hate to see that, and feel for the owners.

I'm on the (canadian) sunshine coast and the wind last night was about as bad as I've heard it in a few years. I was glad that I did not have...

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

05-01-2018, 21:46

Replies: 15

Yacht aground, South China Sea

Views: 6,387

Posted By Gingerbread Man

Re: Yacht aground, South China Sea

https://newatlas.com/pangaea-the-worlds-largest-cleanest-expeditionary-sailing-ship/9588/

Yes indeed.
Quite the boat, from what i found. Sure wonder what is meant by the comment that translated...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-01-2018, 21:09

Replies: 16

Periodic Oil Pressure Alarm at around 1800rpm, Volvo Penta D1-30

Views: 6,532

Posted By Gingerbread Man

Re: Periodic Oil Pressure Alarm at around 1800rpm, Volvo Penta D1-30

Wotname, you appear to be correct. My advice for a possible solution is flawed and should be disregarded. I do stand by my advice not to run it any further without a mechanical gauge, or possibly...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-01-2018, 20:23

Replies: 16

Periodic Oil Pressure Alarm at around 1800rpm, Volvo Penta D1-30

Views: 6,532

Posted By Gingerbread Man

Re: Periodic Oil Pressure Alarm at around 1800rpm, Volvo Penta D1-30

Complete Newbie here (CF), and to sailing in general.
This symptom (low pressure idiot light signal as rpm rises) is occasionally seen on cars and trucks, as a result of a poor connection between...

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