Wiring the Heater Switch

[cab13367]

Al,

Can you post some photo's of the switch you have or what type of switch it is. Also can you post the wires you have for the heater.

I got the kit today and the switch plate is much smaller than it appeared in the pics so I have found a convenient place to mount it. I won't be using the spare switch on the dash after all. Thanks anyway.

He hasn't been around in a while. He's one of the guys we miss b/c he had so much quality info to add all the time. Hopefully as the season gets going he'll be back on here. You might send him a PM to see if you can jump-start him.

I sent him an e-mail but he has not responded. I remember that he had his boat for sale for a while then decided he was going to keep it so I was hoping he would come back to the board after that. I have not had much time to spend on here lately either so I can sympathize.

[csmsk]

Hey guys!!! Sorry I missed this. My work schedule has changed recently and the weather is just now getting me into the mood, so I'll be checking in more often. And yes, I did get to keep my boat after all!!!

I do receive all your PM's, and have responded (even though I was a day late with Al's last one.)

I haven't done any recent upgrades, but I did check all my lag bolts in the carpeted trailer runners last month. ABOUT 70% ARE STRIPPED OUT!!! I'll be switching over to carridge bolts soon.

Al,
Hope the install went well. I'll be checking back soon for pics.

Thanks for everyones concern. We've got a really great community here!

[kaneboats]

Shoot, I'm just glad you're back on here. It wasn't the same -- kind of like bringing balance back or something.

[csmsk]

Awwwww man, yer makin' me blush!

[cab13367]

Hey guys!!! Sorry I missed this. My work schedule has changed recently and the weather is just now getting me into the mood, so I'll be checking in more often. And yes, I did get to keep my boat after all!!!

I do receive all your PM's, and have responded (even though I was a day late with Al's last one.)

I haven't done any recent upgrades, but I did check all my lag bolts in the carpeted trailer runners last month. ABOUT 70% ARE STRIPPED OUT!!! I'll be switching over to carridge bolts soon.

Al,
Hope the install went well. I'll be checking back soon for pics.

Thanks for everyones concern. We've got a really great community here!

Chris,

Good to see you back here. I am just getting started with my install. Will work on it a little at a time. I'll post up some pics when I get done.

I checked out where I am going to install two of the heater tubes under the dash like u did and man it's tight in there. Will definitely measure and remeasure before gettn the 4" hole saw out. Any tips locating the tubes and making sure I drill the holes in the right place?

[csmsk]

I guess what I did was traced them out from the inside with a paint pen, then drilled a very small hole at the center of the trace also from the inside. Then I used that hole to get my pilot bit of the hole saw started from the gelcoat side for a clean hole. A little nerve racking, I know, but some carefull planning and you'll be fine.

Have fun with it!

[cab13367]

Thanks Chris, that helps. I'm sure it won't be that bad once I dive in. Right now, I am trying to find the right shut off valves and the fittings to make it all work. I don't want to have any heater hose between the block and the shut off valve.

[cab13367]

Okay, so I installed the heater core today and wired it to a spare dash switch after all. I am using my old Gravity I ballast three position switch as I am not using it anymore. I ordered a faceplate for it so that it will read "Heater" on the switch, then "High" in the up position and "Low" in the down position. There are two indicator lights - one for High, and one for Low. Anyway, it's working fine except that when I flip the switch to High or to Low, both indicator lights come on.

So does anyone know what I need to do to fix this so that only the correct indicator light comes on, not both?

Thanks,

Al

[MI-LSV]

Al,

I am working on the same upgrade, where did you get the new faceplate for the switch? That is something that would really complete the installation.

[cab13367]

Okay, so I installed the heater core today and wired it to a spare dash switch after all. I am using my old Gravity I ballast three position switch as I am not using it anymore. I ordered a faceplate for it so that it will read "Heater" on the switch, then "High" in the up position and "Low" in the down position. There are two indicator lights - one for High, and one for Low. Anyway, it's working fine except that when I flip the switch to High or to Low, both indicator lights come on.

So does anyone know what I need to do to fix this so that only the correct indicator light comes on, not both?

Thanks,

Al

Got a call from my dealer today. He says the switch is faulty, that the wires for the lights are probably touching inside the switch. Says, I have it wired correctly, so mystery solved.