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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:14 pm
by baktasht
Made all 0/1 awg copper marine grade wire to today. Hydraulic crimped copper terminals on all the ends. And hear shrink on all the ends
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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:16 pm
by baktasht
Installed marine grade 300amp stainless steel distribution blocks to bring all the connections together as clean as possible.
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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:18 pm
by baktasht
House batteries getting wired up.
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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:49 pm
by baktasht
And make sure to use conductive grease on all of your terminals. Especially on any that are making contact with stainless steel
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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:22 pm
by cmattj
Is that like dielectric grease? Never seen that.
I worry as certain high amperage connections can tend to build a arc through the moisture and be an issue.
We see issues on alternators that Ozzie grease from the terminal on the charging lug.
My recommendation would be leave it dry.
Just a thought. Nicely done I might add!
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:40 pm
by Bfun220
cmattj wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:22 pm
Is that like dielectric grease? Never seen that.
I worry as certain high amperage connections can tend to build a arc through the moisture and be an issue.
We see issues on alternators that Ozzie grease from the terminal on the charging lug.
My recommendation would be leave it dry.
Just a thought. Nicely done I might add!
+1, I'd go dry.
I was always told 2 dissimilar metals with a dielectric between was a battery ?
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:14 pm
by baktasht
cmattj wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:22 pm
Is that like dielectric grease? Never seen that.
I worry as certain high amperage connections can tend to build a arc through the moisture and be an issue.
We see issues on alternators that Ozzie grease from the terminal on the charging lug.
My recommendation would be leave it dry.
Just a thought. Nicely done I might add!
It's quite the opposite of dielectric grease. Dielectric grease is non-conductive and I would never recommend using it on surfaces that need to conduct electricity. This is conductive carbon grease. It helps to make a better contact and lower electrical resistance. It is especially helpful in marine applications where you have some electric components made of stainless steel such as buss bars, hold down bolts, washers, etc... It is also helpful in any high amperage connections to help make better contact and lower resistance.
https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/gr ... rease-8481
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:01 am
by Big Block Power
baktasht wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:14 pm
cmattj wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:22 pm
Is that like dielectric grease? Never seen that.
I worry as certain high amperage connections can tend to build a arc through the moisture and be an issue.
We see issues on alternators that Ozzie grease from the terminal on the charging lug.
My recommendation would be leave it dry.
Just a thought. Nicely done I might add!
It's quite the opposite of dielectric grease. Dielectric grease is non-conductive and I would never recommend using it on surfaces that need to conduct electricity. This is conductive carbon grease. It helps to make a better contact and lower electrical resistance. It is especially helpful in marine applications where you have some electric components made of stainless steel such as buss bars, hold down bolts, washers, etc... It is also helpful in any high amperage connections to help make better contact and lower resistance.
https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/gr ... rease-8481
This is a very good read. The last paragraph is very interesting.
As Matt and I use dielectric grease a bunch in the automotive industry and recommended by our manufactures.
https://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_ ... grease.htm
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:24 am
by Kdocca
Where did you find the steering wheel that you put in. Looks nice!
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:34 am
by baktasht
Kdocca wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:24 am
Where did you find the steering wheel that you put in. Looks nice!
Got it on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Gussi- ... Swo6lWO83p
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:43 am
by Kdocca
Thanks! I’m looking at buying the same boat next week. I’ll be test driving it next weekend. What’s the top speed your getting in yours? Anything you do not like about the boat? Anything to look out for?
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:14 pm
by AsLan7
Kdocca wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:43 am
Thanks! I’m looking at buying the same boat next week. I’ll be test driving it next weekend. What’s the top speed your getting in yours? Anything you do not like about the boat? Anything to look out for?
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Hey, welcome to the CobaltChat forum Kd.. So glad you found us!
Sounds like you've got your heart set on that baby. Please post pics when you do your test drive. We love pics here.
Feel free to start an intro thread only if you have the time.
Again, welcome aboard mate!
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Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:26 pm
by Big Block Power
Kdocca wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:43 am
Thanks! I’m looking at buying the same boat next week. I’ll be test driving it next weekend. What’s the top speed your getting in yours? Anything you do not like about the boat? Anything to look out for?
Welcome
The 232 is a great riding boat. You will loce her. Let's get this done.
You don't buy a Cobalt for speed. You Buy it To be just like us!!
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:30 pm
by akorcovelos
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:26 pm
Kdocca wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:43 am
Thanks! I’m looking at buying the same boat next week. I’ll be test driving it next weekend. What’s the top speed your getting in yours? Anything you do not like about the boat? Anything to look out for?
You don't buy a Cobalt for speed. You Buy it To be just like us!!
BB only speaks for the Volvo folks, us Merc people care about speed.
Re: 1999 Cobalt 232 restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:39 pm
by Kdocca
It has the Volvo 7.4gi. Should be able to get up and go? I’m not looking to win any races, but don’t want to be slugging around. I’m just curious how his boat was performing to use as a comparison for when I test drive.