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Thanks for the link Gypsy It is indeed a CAV unit. I think I probably have it sussed but with a bit of luck sombody a bit wiser will bumble along and give me a bit of confidence before I have to use it and take my chances. I will try on Monday and see if I can have a word with a car sparks...

Ive bought a new regulator and the connections are marked a bit different from the original. Can anyone help figure out whats what. The original had connections L -ve CR Exc F + New one has connections -ve A WL F HI+ MED+ LO+ Thanks Colin

Thanks Ian Ive ordered a unit from e bay. Its its no good I will give you a shout. Regards Colin

Ian Its a AC724/9. Its a 24V unit and the old regulator is a Femsatronic RFA24X-3, 24V 349E Thanks for your help. Colin

Im trying to source a replacement regulator, for the alternator one one of my engines. The regulator is external to the alternator and mounted on the bulkhead. Manufactured by Femsatronic. The alternator is a 24v CAV unit, on a 6 cylinder Gardner engine of circa 1965. Running out of places to...

Yep The more you know, the more you worry. Ignorance is indeed bliss.....That is... until it all goes wrong big style, as it will sooner or later.

Consider doing it the traditional way with white lead paste and linseed oil putty. Its as good as anything Sika whatsit do and a fraction of the cost. About £35 for 3 kilos paste and a tenner for 3kilos putty. Add a drop of grease when mixed up. Cheers Colin

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Thanks H

Cant afford this one never mind a proper one.

Havnt see that exact one but it looks to be a fairly straight forward stuffing gaalnd or stuffing box, if you prefer. Starting from the left and working to the right of your photy. Propshaft Compression nut Gland body The stainless tag is the compression nut locking tab and should be bent onto...

DHK Castlevar is spot on. This is the only sensible way to do it. All I would add is you might need to cut the old tanks op into smaller bits than you might think to get the it squeezed out of the hole and then out of the door. And if two smaller tanks work than thats fine. The installation I...

Thanks for the link. There is a reference there to some back issues of Passage maker magazine. Ill have a go at getting hold of those. We do have a steading sail and often use it. It does help a bit but we are looking for something a bit better.

Thanks TW But Im mostly interested with stability, whilst underway. That said, whats this gyro thing...... I mean I know what a gyro is, but whats it to do with stability whilst at anchor? We do have a decent generator....About 4 kva with an ability tom start high inductive loads. Cheers Colin ,

Who is Nick H then...... and whats is the conection? Colin