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I was thinking of using the alternator off a small tractor of some such. The alternator on my auxiliary is running at a 1:2 ratio and cuts in at 1000 rpm. I can fit a five inch pulley on the shaft and

Thanks Mark,that looks about how I expected it to. Is there a manufacturer’s model number on the alternator? I can’t read the data plate in your photo

Minerva has the original Perkins 4.154 with a ZF transmission. I don’t think the shafts are interchangeable.

If you are a bit of a contortionist you can get to the compressor and board by just sliding the the box forward. If possible have a filter/drier installed if you open the refrigerant lines, Frigoboat

I just installed a new Frigoboat stainless refrigerator on my SM2K. No real issues. After disassembling the washer/dryer cabinet and getting that out of the way, I slid out the old fridge and

The forum does it again. Thanks. I am tied up in Volos and the refrigeration engineer is coming tomorrow at 9 am. Nick Amelia AML 54-019 Volos Gr

Hi Nick. No need to unscrew the refrigerant lines, at least not on A54 #117. Disconnect the electric wires from the control box and disconnect the water hoses (after shutting down the water line in

Hi Nick, In my 54 #29 I just removed the fridge to change the thermostat. I had to remove the door to get it out, but after disconnecting the power and cooling water tubes it comes out in one piece.

Lance, The reinstallation of a shaft generator seems like a simple project. You would need to know the speed of the shaft when cruising. Once you have that information, I would go to a shop that

Lance this is a photo of my Shaft generator, from 1983. I have not got anything out of it yet and will soend some time tomorrow checking the connections. I also have a switch inside the cabin. If I

if my memory serves me right it’s just like the SM2K just shifted to port (next to sink, other side). If you haven’t seen this: https://nikimat.com/fridge_removal.html We removed ours on my

I plan to sail to the city of Volos in Greece tomorrow and try to repair my front opening fridge. I had a dress rehearsal today to have a go at accessing the compressor, but we are 7 aboard so it went

Lance, I have SM and the shaft alt. disconnected , I have been thinking of removing the pulley and replace it with a spacer. I have a Volvo TMD22a . I don't know if they are interchangeable ,if so I

I am looking at ways of increasing my power generating ability on my Maramu. Currently we have two 80w solar panels on the dodger and an ancient Hamilton Ferris wind generator on the mizzen. We keep

Bill, Great , If owners take the time to log things they have learned that others may not be aware of ,it would make for interesting reading and provide useful info to old and new owners alike. I will

All - The machine shop finally came back (my job was low priority vs his COVID job backlog). He made the new part half thick and now made of SS316 instead of Alu. I like those a lot. About to order

And to search all of the #lessons files, go to the website at https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/messages Then SEARCH for #lessons To find a specific lesson learned SEARCH for #lessons "keyword

And, BTW, to use hashtag #lessons, just include #lessons in the subject line of any reply that you wish to add to this categorey. -- Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School 720 Winnie

Pat, and everyone. I have two points that I want to make (one of them is exactly what you are asking for). The group.io platform has a powerful search engine as compared to the Yahoo Groups search.