voltage regulator burnt

[roffey]

Originally Posted by bradford

I agree, I don't think Smoke is beating you up, he's just direct. LOL

trust me, direct I like and I take all the advice I can get from Smoke. You guys are great here. I don't have a Wellcraft any longer but this site is far more friendly.

So.... I started her up and after about 10 min of coaxing she did start up and purred like a kitten (could this be a choke problem?). It was a concern of mine I might have damaged the motor, over heated it. The volt meter reads between 13 and 14 volts, I think that's right? I have changed the gear oil, water impeller and motor oil. I think I am ready.

[spareparts]

that wiring by color sure doesn't sound right to me, what alternator kit did you get? Links?

[roffey]

Originally Posted by spareparts

that wiring by color sure doesn't sound right to me, what alternator kit did you get? Links?

Breeze Works. It is specifically for my 488

[spareparts]

i found their wiring diagram, I don't agree with their color choices, but you appear to have it wired correctly. Make sure you run a dedicated ground wire to the alternator chassis. I don't see where burning up your old regulator would have damaged anything else on your motor. I would check your water pump impeller if you haven't changed it in a while, the regulators are water cooled and a weak impeller can cause them to overheat

[roffey]

I changed the oil and the water impeller along with the coolant. When I changed the gear oil it was black black black, so I suspect it was past due.