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Getting back to the OP, I suspect the alternator pos is always live. Often the Starter motor solenoid is too. Better not to have the...

You need to learn how to use your multimeter. Testing with the multimeter before you start working on things will help you avoid...

It will measure the voltage, not fry.

EEERR - Really? The Balmar Alternators I have experience of have both had external regulators. Perhaps Balmar do make one with an...

Just a comment. Some years ago I bought a fantastic set of Australian made Kangeroo skin racing leathers from a top Aussie Speedway...

I have 2 X 200W Monocrystal Rigid panels. They are each 1 metre square. 700 X 640 is quite large for the 80W output. Perhaps they are...

Thanks guys. All sorted locally at Invicta Marine in Chatham Dock yard. Over the decades they have sorted more props than I care to...

Some Harley's are very fast. My last big International gig was to take part in the AMA Grand Nationals on the Mile Dirt Track at...

I once used that technique when refitting the hub on a VW camper van! 52mm nut, and I worked out that if I stood on the end of the tommy...

Very few crankshaft assembies are pre-loaded - which is what you suggest. A little end float is normally required. If you weigh 147lbs...

They certainly are!

I suggested this earlier but deleted the post as the rope method is not generally recommended where the torque required is much more...

Exactly!!!!! Just like Motorcycling, Sailing should be enjoyed, not endured. First Mate and I are selling Jarrow Lily after nine great...

For patching, low tempreture 'Sifbronze' works. I used it for re-attaching cast iron fins to motorcycle cylinders. A guy in the same...

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