Re: 16' Nescher ski boat complete restore- SPLASHED!!
Ok the vidio link worked this time Mrs BBO.....I think that guy needs to search transom repair on the forum!
Tonight I replaced the rectifier with a CDI voltage regulator. More less Max's voltage regulation system was a little primitive....it worked great before we started putting electronics in boats. Anyhow I called CDI and they recommended this voltage rectifier / regulator. I think its more or less what they put on the later models, with an adapter plate. So the directions read like a sales guide.....remove the rectifier wires and two screws.....bolt on the adapter plate and the regulator...the connect the wires. 10 minutes right? Nope! The "kit" is a one size fits all.....so I had to mount the regulator in a different area than the rectifier due to its size.... Here is a shot of the rectifier, its the black rectangle with the yellow and red wires going to it.
Here is a wider view, the rectifier is at the top in the middle, I mounted the voltage regulator lower on the motor, on the right side of all the wiring, below the starter.
After figuring out where it would fit, I needed di-electric grease and some 10-32 pan head screws...off to ace and the auto parts store. I drilled and tapped new mounting holes, then mounted the regulator and adapter plate (think its also a heat sink)....of course the lead were too short so I had to extend them. Here is a couple of shots of the finished product.
I pulled her out and fired her up. I ran her at about 2K for 10 miniutes and the voltage never moved above about 12.2V. Hopefully that solves that problem. Here is a shot of the gauges at night...the depth finder is the really bright one, LCD.
I also changed the fuel filter....need to vacuum and I think we are ready for the next round of lake "test" next weekend!
