Merlo
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:23 pm
For info. The merlo is out of action for slipway use
It is ok again .
The fault was the throttle position sensor and it has been reset by Barnfields with his computer.
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Re: Merlo
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:47 am
Re: Merlo
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:38 pm
Belay that, Mr Christian
Re: Merlo
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:22 pm
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No it's not ok after all.
now we suspect the 1-0-2 gear switch.
Barnfields are coming again tomorrow
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No it's not ok after all.
now we suspect the 1-0-2 gear switch.
Barnfields are coming again tomorrow
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Re: Merlo
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:08 pm
Could be the green paint 
Re: Merlo
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:58 am
Deja vu all over again
Merlo
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:54 am
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Barnfields came again on Friday and again the computer reset cured it, but I don't think we should trust it near the water line on the slip in case we can't get it to reverse. The JCB and its torpedo are still working fine.
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It seems to me (and others) that we have a dry joint or a loose connection in the drive electronic controls somewhere, and have possibly had it for years. The fault seems to be temporarily cured by jerking the machine, so software isn't necessarily the final cure.
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The feeling is to wait till all the boats are laid up for winter and then find an electronics specialist to look through the various modules, cables and connectors till we have pinpointed it or we might be looking for a replacement machine. This would be a great shame as it is still mechanically in good condition, largely thanks to Stafford's efforts every two weeks. Needless to say, a replacemnt would cost a fortune and there are not many about with that capacity.
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Barnfields came again on Friday and again the computer reset cured it, but I don't think we should trust it near the water line on the slip in case we can't get it to reverse. The JCB and its torpedo are still working fine.
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It seems to me (and others) that we have a dry joint or a loose connection in the drive electronic controls somewhere, and have possibly had it for years. The fault seems to be temporarily cured by jerking the machine, so software isn't necessarily the final cure.
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The feeling is to wait till all the boats are laid up for winter and then find an electronics specialist to look through the various modules, cables and connectors till we have pinpointed it or we might be looking for a replacement machine. This would be a great shame as it is still mechanically in good condition, largely thanks to Stafford's efforts every two weeks. Needless to say, a replacemnt would cost a fortune and there are not many about with that capacity.
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Man Cage
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:58 pm
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Well, it's been Ok for more than a week now, so can be used on the slip with caution.
It's possible that there may be a little back up battery in the ECU to store it's settings, time will tell when we investigate later.
The headstock with the fork is currently at Horn's for sandblasting and painting, so the man cage is out of use for a short while.
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Well, it's been Ok for more than a week now, so can be used on the slip with caution.
It's possible that there may be a little back up battery in the ECU to store it's settings, time will tell when we investigate later.
The headstock with the fork is currently at Horn's for sandblasting and painting, so the man cage is out of use for a short while.
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Headstock
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:32 pm
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The front plate is back after treatment and the forks can be used again, so all's well.
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The front plate is back after treatment and the forks can be used again, so all's well.
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