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1994 convinsor. Engine hatch failure
- Thread starter Fatboy
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SweetK
Member
I just recently relocated my batteries to the engine compartment (they used to be under the seat) and have some reservations about the hatch lift if there are battery issues. While the vent removal idea works (it appears the guy who owned the boat before me used it extensively
). I don't see this as a great solution in an emergency. I have toyed with some ideas using a quick connect or perhaps a mounted steel cable to remove the pin. I have also considered setting up a jumper under the seat that I could put 12 volts to and actuate the hatch open directly if it is functional, but none of these seem to be really elegant solutions. Anyone come up with a neat idea besides the philips screwdriver and the long pole?
). I don't see this as a great solution in an emergency. I have toyed with some ideas using a quick connect or perhaps a mounted steel cable to remove the pin. I have also considered setting up a jumper under the seat that I could put 12 volts to and actuate the hatch open directly if it is functional, but none of these seem to be really elegant solutions. Anyone come up with a neat idea besides the philips screwdriver and the long pole?
Diplomat82
Well-known member
That doesn't sound right to me. I think auto engines throw just as much heat.
Just my opinion and I could be completely wrong.
The wiring solution does sound like the best bet! Let us know what you end up doing.
keith4216
Well-known member
For a few years the factory used a cable release latch on the top mount. i have one and it works great. Don't know why they stopped using them. If I didn't have it I would make sure to have a pull pin in the top with a ring on it so I could pull out from the side vent.
keith4216
Well-known member
I've posted them a long time ago but photobucket screwed that. I'll see if I still have them on my computer.
If you still have the photobucket account you should be able to post a direct link. But needs to be done from PC. Mobile version won't work
example http://s101.photobucket.com/user/co...n/IMG_20171002_074921848_zpsix4yiqzh.jpg.html
justintocars
Member
Here's a pic of the factory safety cable that is in my 91
justintocars
Member
Unfortunately I cant show that at this time.... The boats been apart so long I don't know how to put it back together
And i dont have any picks of it before i took it apart. I will try to dig the cylinder out of the attic and see how it goes together this week though.
And i dont have any picks of it before i took it apart. I will try to dig the cylinder out of the attic and see how it goes together this week though.justintocars
Member
It looks like I am missing some pieces myself. I did find these on the net but they are kinda hard to see.
Critter76
New member
Battery relocated to engine compartment
The reason you don’t want batteries in engine compartment is because you need power to open hatch. You want the battery shut off next to the batteries. So unless you put a shut off under seat you will have to open and close hatch manually every time until power is connected.
The reason you don’t want batteries in engine compartment is because you need power to open hatch. You want the battery shut off next to the batteries. So unless you put a shut off under seat you will have to open and close hatch manually every time until power is connected.