Rob, This isn't quite a schematic but here's a video I made. I agree with you though, it does sound like a problem with the one battery or it's associated wiring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp2cGDa1VOU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 23, 2016 10:24 AM, "Robert Gallagher via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > John, > > Somewhere out there is a wiring diagram for adding a second solenoid to a > Yanmar. It's a common problem. I tried googling it, but I could not find > it straight away, don't have lots of time this AM but it IS out there. > > This is a good thread for a possible fix: http://www.tartan3500.com/ > uploads/3/1/1/9/3119926/starter_wiring.pdf > > or: > http://forum.trailersailor.com/post.php?id=1191629 > > One thing that strikes me is that you mentioned it's only one of > batteries. This leads me to believe that one of your batteries is either > weaker than the other or there is another issue that is only happening on > one of your banks wiring. > > Are your battery terminals clean and snug? > > I have owned two sailboats and had to replace the battery selector switch > on both. I believe both were original and gave up the ghost around the > quarter century mark. > > The second one left me stranded and in need of a quick fix so I had to > hire a mechanic. My starter fried itself and the mechanic said it may have > been partially due to the low voltage coming from the faulty selector > switch. > > Rob Gallagher > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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