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House Battery
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I got a laugh and vindication out of this. One of our many projects was to trace out the battery wiring. We could not for the life us figure out how our "house" battery was wired into the DC panel. The two 8D "starter" batteries are led to it (one directly to the "both&quo...
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prop size and shaft, rudder
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I am looking at buying a GB 50 built in 1971 and the shaft,stuts, prop's and rudder are gone stolen while at the yard does anybody know what they had on them I need sizes and pitch, it has Cat 3160 210 hp at 1800rpm does anybody know what the trans ratio is also.
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FL120 Spin-on fuel filter adapter
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In the FWIW department.... A long time ago in another discussion someone asked about the spin-on fuel filter adapters we installed on our two FL120s to replace the leak-prone, multi-component CAV filters. At the time I didn't have a photo of the Parker-Hannifin spin-on adapters but now I do. As on...
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keel cooler system....
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Right now I have two raw water cooled perkins, they run great and give me no problems (to date, other then basic mainanace things), but was wondering if converting to a keel cooler system is something that can be done with the existing engines? If so how challenging is it? what are their draw backs?
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Propane Fueled Outboards
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What do you think guys? Is there a market for small outboards fueled by propane? Let me hear your thoughts on the idea.
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Cat 3208 n.a. coolant leak
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I just got back my oil analysis from CAT it says Sodium 61 and Potassium at 58. It says that These are indicators for coolant. I'm not sure what this means. I have coolant in my oil but where is it coming from? I have been having issues with overheating and loss of coolant. but the coolant I thought was going...
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cost difference?
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Why is there such a HUGE difference in cost when comparing diesel gen sets with gasoline gen sets of equal electrical output?
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superdiver
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Generator sound blanket
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In the next couple of weeks I will be installing a small DC generator (Ample Power) in my engine room. I know it will be noisy, even turning 1800 rpms, so I'm thinking about ideas for a sound enclosure. Anyone have experience making / using a lead-lined blanket to enclose the genie? It's small -- 30"...
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nwboater
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Location of Onan 5kw genset
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Just purchased a 2001 Island Gypsy 32 Europa. Plan to install a 5kw Onan. Anyone know where in the boat the factory installed the generator? If not where is the best location?
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cutlass bearing
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When we haul out next month to do our bottom job we want to replace our cutlass bearings (because of their age). We have 1 1/4 shafts-we have been looking at Johnson and duramax among some other brands. What are the recommendations out there. Thanks for your suggestions...
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Engine Life
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I am still actively trying to sell my sailboat and get a trawler. Hopefully, soon it will sell. Buying a 2nd hand boat doesn't always afford the luxury of what type of engine you get with it. having said that, here is my question: Many motor yachts have twin gas engines in the 250 to 350HP range. Many mid-1...
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genset sound sheild
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Did somebody ever soundproof their genset and if so what they use.
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Sea Chest
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I am considering something along these lines as a future project. Can you please post pictures of your system, and reason to have one source or reason not to have one source...
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superdiver
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Oil change on ST6.3544m
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I am curious how others on the forum handle draining the engine oil on their 6.3544 Perkins. Looks like their may be several ways to do it but most seem to leave a significant portion of the oil in the pan. Leon
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Fuel valving schematic or picture.
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twin engines, two tanks, does anyone have a picture of their fuel valving set up or a schematic? Thanks
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