Start Battery / Tachometer

[jconnalyjr]

I have a 1995 Cajun 17 1/2 bass boat with a 1995 Johnson SPL. While stranded on the water I resorted to disconnecting my troll battery and using it as my start battery. When I disconnected the battery with the engine running I reconnect the start battery I smelled electrical burning and saw smoke coming from my dash and tachometer. The tachometer smells fried. Did I make a serious mistake using the single troll battery as a temporary start battery or is this a fluke that this happened and all I need to do is replace the tachometer? The wiring to the tachometer seems to be in good condition. Any suggestions on where to buy a tachometer replacement on line at a resonible price. The tach has a square face plate.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />john

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Start Battery / Tachometer

I'd say your luckey if you only smoked the tach.. <br /><br />The mistake was'nt using the deep cycle trolling motor battery, that works fine...... Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running is where ya goofed.. That's a sure way to cook a rectifier/voltage regulator... <br /><br />If Iboats mega mall does'nt have what ya need (square tach), try and contact someone at http://www.classicmako.com/marineconnect/marineconnection1.htm , or e-bay...

 

[JB]

Re: Start Battery / Tachometer

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