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Forum: Power Systems 09-18-2011, 03:17 PM
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Posted By mc14
Spare Parts

Hey there in the boatusphere, I'm lookin for some spare parts so I can continue the restoration on my 74 Vega Searcher. We are completely restoring her from the top down with much already done....
Forum: Power Systems 09-13-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,347
Posted By mc14
RE: Normal Engine RPM's

I really appreciate the info on the proper size prop, makes sense to me. I will run her WOT the next time I'm out and post what I find. Then have the prop adjusted at my next pull. I'm really glad I...
Forum: Power Systems 09-12-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,347
Posted By mc14
RE: Normal Engine RPM's

Thanks Keith, that's where I have been running and the way I understand Eric, that's just about perfect. I only need to run her up to 3000 to check the pitch of my prop. Running at 3000 is wide open...
Forum: Power Systems 09-12-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,347
Posted By mc14
RE: Normal Engine RPM's

Thanks for the skinny Eric, that is exactly what I was looking for. In fact, that's what seemed to be the sweet spot for the engine and what I have been running at. I will have the prop adjusted on...
Forum: Power Systems 09-12-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,347
Posted By mc14
Normal Engine RPM's

I own a 1974 Willard Vega with a 50HP Perkins. The Perkins has about 3400 hours on it. After reading the owners manual, and the Perkins Engine Manual, I still can't find out what the normal RPM's...
Forum: Power Systems 09-12-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,528
Posted By mc14
High Oil Pressure?

I recently purchased a 1974 Willard Vega with a 50HP Perkins with around 3400 hours on it. I just had a lot of work done on her including rebuilding the lift pump. On the way back to the marina I...
Forum: Power Systems 09-12-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,353
Posted By mc14
RE: Runaway diesel?

Yes, I did once and like everyone else, I shut her down by cutting off the air. The reason she took off was that a seal on the lift pump went bad and let diesel fuel leak into the engine.
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