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FiveTwelve 01-15-2021 12:32 PM

What type of marine paint stripper should I use to remove the black/gold/blue stripe on my 1989 Cafe Racer in preparation for a vinyl wrap?

O.C.Barry 01-18-2021 07:03 PM


Originally Posted by FiveTwelve (Post 4773398)
What type of marine paint stripper should I use to remove the black/gold/blue stripe on my 1989 Cafe Racer in preparation for a vinyl wrap?

I've carefully DA'd (dual action sander) stripes off of my Cigarettes and had good results, BUT I'll defer to Glass Dave if he's still on the board, Dave is a master of glass and paint work.

Shawnandkathi 01-19-2021 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 4770646)
I always used my parallel switch when I started my Cafe motors. They just spun faster doing that.

I use high quality 93 octane fuel so never bothered with any snake oils. Sometimes I would use stabilizer over the winter and sometimes I didn't. Never noticed a shred of difference, but I never ran the boat hard either.

I have a ton of Cafe stuff electronically if you would like it. Could send to you tomorrow - manuals, working diagrams, etc...... PM me your email address if you'd like it.....

Seafordguy, could you please send me any info you have also? I bought an 89 Cafe recently and would like to have as much info as possible.

blown 01-22-2021 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 4770646)
I always used my parallel switch when I started my Cafe motors. They just spun faster doing that.

I use high quality 93 octane fuel so never bothered with any snake oils. Sometimes I would use stabilizer over the winter and sometimes I didn't. Never noticed a shred of difference, but I never ran the boat hard either.

I have a ton of Cafe stuff electronically if you would like it. Could send to you tomorrow - manuals, working diagrams, etc...... PM me your email address if you'd like it.....

I would also much appreciate the manuals & diagrams for my cafe project.

seafordguy 01-23-2021 10:48 AM


Originally Posted by Shawnandkathi (Post 4773884)
Seafordguy, could you please send me any info you have also? I bought an 89 Cafe recently and would like to have as much info as possible.


Originally Posted by blown (Post 4774583)
I would also much appreciate the manuals & diagrams for my cafe project.


I sent via email to both of you. Let me know if you don't receive....

Eric

FiveTwelve 01-23-2021 11:45 AM

Today's question: There are two sounders behind the instrument panel; I assume engine alarms. The port unit has two pairs of wires: a purple wire to each terminal and a grey wire to each terminal. The starboard unit also has a purple and grey pair but the grey pair was taped off and the purple pair had bare wires wrapped around the terminals with no ring lug or nut. The engines are 496 MAG. What is the correct wiring for the sounders and why are there two wire pairs?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d338db9267.jpg

And, while on the subject of noise makers, where is the Horn (my horn buttons doesn't work)?

FiveTwelve 02-15-2021 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by FiveTwelve (Post 4774618)
Today's question: There are two sounders behind the instrument panel; I assume engine alarms. The port unit has two pairs of wires: a purple wire to each terminal and a grey wire to each terminal. The starboard unit also has a purple and grey pair but the grey pair was taped off and the purple pair had bare wires wrapped around the terminals with no ring lug or nut. The engines are 496 MAG. What is the correct wiring for the sounders and why are there two wire pairs?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d338db9267.jpg

And, while on the subject of noise makers, where is the Horn (my horn buttons doesn't work)?

I figured it out: The purple wires are +12V; one, switched, from the ignition switch, the other to the instrument panel for the gauges. A pair for each engine. The grey wire (presumably from the engine) is pulled to ground to sound the alarm and the other grey wire goes to the instrument panel to illuminate the engine fault indicator.

New question: Brand recommendations for inflatable life jackets?

speicher lane 02-16-2021 07:00 AM

FiveTwelve, if you haven't noticed, shotty mechanics that can't figure out why an engine alarm continues to sound will cut the wires as their grand fix..... et voila - no more pesky alarm going off and the customer has no idea there is an issue at any time.

BDiggity 02-16-2021 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by FiveTwelve (Post 4774618)
Today's question: There are two sounders behind the instrument panel; I assume engine alarms. The port unit has two pairs of wires: a purple wire to each terminal and a grey wire to each terminal. The starboard unit also has a purple and grey pair but the grey pair was taped off and the purple pair had bare wires wrapped around the terminals with no ring lug or nut. The engines are 496 MAG. What is the correct wiring for the sounders and why are there two wire pairs?

And, while on the subject of noise makers, where is the Horn (my horn buttons doesn't work)?

No clue on the buzzers, i ripped all that **** out of mine since i am changing so much, & they were already disconnected from previous owner i assume.

The horns are located in the very front of the vberth thru that access hatch. They are mounted vertically on the unfinished hatch support wall.

FiveTwelve 03-10-2021 07:09 PM

Anderson Power Pole connectors.
 
Is there a standard among Cigarette users for using Anderson Power Pole connectors to connect/disconnect jumper cables to assist other boaters or to get a jump yourself?


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