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Lepke
Forum:
Power Systems
03-17-2024, 03:23 AM
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Jimmy cold start analysis
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582
Posted By
Lepke
The engines start and sound like they have a...
The engines start and sound like they have a decade or two left. When they begin to give trouble cold starting, put in block heaters. Plug them in a couple hours before starting and the engines are...
Forum:
General Discussion
03-17-2024, 03:17 AM
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49
Poll:
Aging
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2,373
Posted By
Lepke
Late 70s. Lived on the water much of my life. ...
Late 70s. Lived on the water much of my life.
What are the options? A house is like a prison sentence. There's always a chore that keeps you from going somewhere or doing something fun. An...
Forum:
Power Systems
03-15-2024, 03:52 AM
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21
Higher-hour DD 4-53's
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1,027
Posted By
Lepke
Smaller injectors limit top end. It's the same as...
Smaller injectors limit top end. It's the same as reducing the throttle position. You spend $ hundreds for new injectors to save maybe 5% fuel.
4 valve heads came out some time after 1970 (as I...
Forum:
Power Systems
03-13-2024, 03:07 AM
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38
Hydraulic backup on a Perkins generator?
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1,647
Posted By
Lepke
You need to make mounting brackets and probably...
You need to make mounting brackets and probably need dual belts. Hydraulic pumps take a lot of power.
SeaDrive makes a PTO that drives off the front and leaves the pulley so you still have your...
Forum:
Power Systems
03-13-2024, 02:45 AM
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21
Higher-hour DD 4-53's
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1,027
Posted By
Lepke
With care, those engines can go 30,000 hours....
With care, those engines can go 30,000 hours. They can run at the continuous 2400 rating all day. Keep the oil and filters clean. It pays to have clean fuel.
My current DDs are 1947. Rebuilt 12...
Forum:
Power Systems
03-13-2024, 02:37 AM
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1
Water take off DD 4-53
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197
Posted By
Lepke
I don't have a diagram, but the port to the...
I don't have a diagram, but the port to the heater is on the hot side of the thermostat and the return is just before the intake of the circulation. There probably won't be a blank port in front of...
Forum:
Welcome Mat
03-13-2024, 02:27 AM
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4
An old Monterey
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347
Posted By
Lepke
It never looked that nice when commercial...
It never looked that nice when commercial fishing.
When I fished the was a Monterey with the original Hicks 1 cylinder gas engine. In flat water you could see every time the engine fired....
Forum:
General Discussion
02-29-2024, 03:40 AM
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11
John Deere 6404DF-02 parts availability
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744
Posted By
Lepke
You can find spare used parts and whole engines...
You can find spare used parts and whole engines on ebay.
Besides JD, there are many farm suppliers that have JD parts, and cheaper than marine parts.
Forum:
Power Systems
02-16-2024, 06:22 PM
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11
Heat exchanger raw water connections
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732
Posted By
Lepke
A short piece of thin wall hose on the bib and...
A short piece of thin wall hose on the bib and then the 7/8 hose over will give a tight seal. Any adapter made of metal will have to be protected from electrolysis. Or a wire connected to the HE that...
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Other Trawler Systems
02-06-2024, 06:08 PM
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13
Seacock Grease
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1,454
Posted By
Lepke
Any waterproof grease will work.
Any waterproof grease will work.
Forum:
Power Systems
02-05-2024, 05:47 PM
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42
Lehman 120 rebuild or replace in 2024?
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3,283
Posted By
Lepke
There are some used Lehmans on ebay. You...
There are some used Lehmans on ebay.
You might try: https://salvagemarine.net/
Putting in another Lehman, everything fits, connects.
Forum:
General Discussion
02-05-2024, 05:38 PM
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31
Running on board generator
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2,214
Posted By
Lepke
I use 8d batteries. Too many stories about...
I use 8d batteries. Too many stories about battery fires for me to use lithium.
My inverter is a Magnum MS-PAE 48v. You can gang up to 4 for 17.6kw. Mine is on 24/7. When I disconnect shore power,...
Forum:
Welcome Mat
02-05-2024, 05:13 PM
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10
USMC Intro
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485
Posted By
Lepke
I can't seeing buying a small boat. It's a waste...
I can't seeing buying a small boat. It's a waste of time in obtaining your goal of cruising.
Take some classes, talk to boat owners, buy a boat that fits the need and hire a captain to teach boat...
Forum:
Helmsman/Camano
02-05-2024, 05:01 PM
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12
Engine performance curves?
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920
Posted By
Lepke
Try: https://boatdiesel.com
Try: https://boatdiesel.com
Forum:
General Discussion
02-05-2024, 04:59 PM
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27
Wet or Dry Exhaust
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2,200
Posted By
Lepke
I've had many dry and wet exhaust boats. Dry...
I've had many dry and wet exhaust boats. Dry exhaust doesn't meam you have to use a keel cooler. You can still have heat exchanger cooled engines.
I like keel coolers the best. Close to zero...
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Other Trawler Systems
02-03-2024, 03:22 PM
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47
Steel boat bilge drying?
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2,482
Posted By
Lepke
Most people, especially in cold climates don't...
Most people, especially in cold climates don't change enough air. They don't have enough heating capacity and have their boat closed up tighter than a virgin. I'm on a river near the coast and the...
Forum:
Other Trawler Systems
02-03-2024, 10:06 AM
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47
Steel boat bilge drying?
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2,482
Posted By
Lepke
I spent many years on steel boats and ships. The...
I spent many years on steel boats and ships. The key to maintaining dry areas is first have enough ventilation of the hull to rid excess moisture. Then draw out air from areas where moisture...
Forum:
Power Systems
01-31-2024, 12:42 PM
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1
Volvo Penta parts list
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312
Posted By
Lepke
Try online parts schematics: ...
Try online parts schematics:
https://www.marinepartsexpress.com/VP_Schematics/index.php?dir=DIESEL%2F
Forum:
Financial Matters and Red Tape
01-30-2024, 12:05 PM
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47
Guns in Canada
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3,967
Posted By
Lepke
You can take sporting guns with a magazine of 5...
You can take sporting guns with a magazine of 5 rounds or less. No pistols. Don't have pistol ammo or if they see it will assume you have a pistol. I communicate with Canadian customs before crossing...
Forum:
General Discussion
01-30-2024, 11:54 AM
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30
Heat pump combo washer/dryer
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1,572
Posted By
Lepke
People I know with ventless, condensing dryers...
People I know with ventless, condensing dryers say the clothes don't get completely dry and it takes a long time to get there.
Splendie has a washer with a dryer included that is vented. You can...
Forum:
General Discussion
01-29-2024, 08:19 PM
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31
Running on board generator
Views:
2,214
Posted By
Lepke
My boat came with 2 generators. PO ran 1 24/7....
My boat came with 2 generators. PO ran 1 24/7. Both had glazed cylinders from running with light loads. After rebuilds, I put in a 48v inverter that outputs 240/120, 48v alts on my mains, and a...
Forum:
Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
01-29-2024, 08:00 PM
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24
Charging batteries and 12 V system underway
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1,477
Posted By
Lepke
Depends on the 12v need. Keep in mind, stock...
Depends on the 12v need.
Keep in mind, stock alternators rarely put out their rated amps without external control. And then they need a temperature sensor so they don't get too hot.
Forum:
General Discussion
01-29-2024, 07:42 PM
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33
Oil pressure gauge pegs to max
Views:
1,439
Posted By
Lepke
Get a mechanical gauge or a oil pressure tester....
Get a mechanical gauge or a oil pressure tester. About $25 for either on Amazon.
Temporarily replace the sender on the engine with high oil pressure. The gauge or tester should screw into the port...
Forum:
General Discussion
01-28-2024, 06:08 PM
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42
Internet on the water
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2,334
Posted By
Lepke
Amazon is planning selling their satellite...
Amazon is planning selling their satellite service in 2025. The only price I've seen is $400 for the antenna. I have Starlink, it works fine, but competition can't hurt. I'll probably try it.
Forum:
Grand Banks
01-23-2024, 10:16 PM
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80
Heavy Weather - GB42
Views:
5,663
Posted By
Lepke
Best advice on rough weather, don't be in a hurry...
Best advice on rough weather, don't be in a hurry to travel, watch the weather. Learn to do your own forecasts. When I was a commercial fisherman we use to laugh at the forecasts.
Don't go in bad...
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