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by kentmckee
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Starter Breaker
Replies: 10
Views: 4198

Re: Starter Breaker

We recently had a similar issue on our boat. Tracked it down to a broken terminal connection on the actuator lead going to the starter solenoid. The solenoid is located on the top side of the starter itself. The lead is a red wire that connects to a spade terminal. Had to use a mirror to see it. The...
by kentmckee
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Issue with the head
Replies: 5
Views: 3055

Re: Issue with the head

There is a solenoid water valve located behind the wall that can be accessed by removing the vanity cabinet. It can become clogged allowing water to seep past it. Replacement valves are available from Jabsco. This valve opens to allow fresh water to the toilet during the flush cycle.
by kentmckee
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Engine Battery Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1087

Re: Engine Battery Switch

You probably have a Blue Seas battery switch. The 9006 series had a failure issue due to a construction flaw. The switch/ contact mechanism was anchored to the switch frame with tiny screws that screwed into plastic. The later version (6006) uses the long screws that mount the switch thru a mounting...
by kentmckee
Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Northern Lights air filter change/check
Replies: 3
Views: 1746

Re: Northern Lights air filter change/check

I recently discovered that there was no air filter element in the in the valve cover/intake housing on our genset. Northern Lights specifies that industrial gensets must not be operated without a filter. Interestingly many Yanmar engines simply have an intake silencer but no air filter element. I ca...
by kentmckee
Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Florida loop or "Smuggler's Run".... Places to stop?
Replies: 5
Views: 3068

Re: Florida loop or "Smuggler's Run".... Places to stop?

Be aware that the St. Lucie lock is scheduled to close for maintainance Jan 2 until Mar 31. We keep our PDQ in Ft. Myers and frequently visit Cayo Costa. Beautiful place with a great anchorage. Water clarity in that area is unusually good right now. Lovers Key just south of Ft. Myers beach is also w...
by kentmckee
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Power Issue
Replies: 21
Views: 9659

Re: Power Issue

We had the same issue two years ago while in the Bahamas. In our case it was a complete failure of the Prosine unit. Charger and inverter. When this occurs, even while connected to shore power you will loose AC to multiple outlets. There is a temporary solution if you don't mind doing a simple elect...
by kentmckee
Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: PSS Seal Size or Part Number
Replies: 10
Views: 7731

Re: PSS Seal Size or Part Number

I had my PSS seals serviced with new bellows, O rings and set screws (the PSS maintenance kit) at the same time that the mid cutlass bearings were installed. The maintenance kits were PSS part# 07-114-212R. The complete new PSS seal kit should be # 02-114-212 for a shaft diameter of 1 1/4 and stern ...
by kentmckee
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sliding Door Weather Strip?
Replies: 4
Views: 5457

Re: Sliding Door Weather Strip?

I ordered replacement weatherstrip from Pompanette. Haven't installed it yet so I can't speak to the process. The material is Pile, Wide Black .450", 23ft. per Pompanette to replace all the weatherstripping. Part #P30-2031.

Kent