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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-28-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Electronics & Engine Parts

For Sale

Judson Engine Synchronisers - Engine Fittings (have the head unit as well but its still on the boat). $100

Furuno GPS. (Not tested). $ 50

Cetec Benmar Course Setter 21 control...
Forum: General Discussion 09-18-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 611
Posted By Oil Gypsy
An outboard motor whine

So……

A couple of years ago I treated “us” to a bright shiny new outboard, it replaced an old Merc two stroke which worked marvellously but the smell and cloud of smoke that followed us around was...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 08-28-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Have the cards I need now. Thanks

Have the cards I need now. Thanks
Forum: Power Systems 08-07-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Went back to the boat today with a fresh head and...

Went back to the boat today with a fresh head and changed my set up a bit, I was supporting the shaft with a block of wood with a 1.5” half circle cut out for the shaft. Ive now changed it to a...
Forum: Power Systems 08-06-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Ive turned the shaft through a couple of...

Ive turned the shaft through a couple of revolutions with the support in place and it indicates 0.015” at the coupling. I haven't measured at the shaft.
Forum: Power Systems 08-06-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Engine Alignment Comments Appreciated

So……

We have two Ford Lehmans with AS7-71C transmissions. The starboard transmission developed a leak at the oil seal, Ive replaced the seal but in doing so opened another can of worms.

When I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 07-02-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Navionics Classic Chart Cards - Furuno

Wanted,

Looking for Navionics Classic cards for the East Coast of Vancouver Island, compatible with a Furuno RDP 139.

Thanks
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,089
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Thanks for the responses, I’m pleased to...

Thanks for the responses,

I’m pleased to hear that someone has the Aims unit, its on the top of my list, the other unit I’m looking at is the Sungold.

Regarding Victron units, here in Canada...
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,089
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Inverters

Ive been looking through recent posts looking for information about Inverter/Chargers but cant find anything up to date and as the technology seems to advance so rapidly I thought I would ask for...
Forum: Grand Banks 08-22-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
So, the nails are all out and the holes plugged...

So, the nails are all out and the holes plugged with teak dowels that have been epoxied in through to the transverse frames I’m going to resucure the decks with stainless steel screws. In the...
Forum: Power Systems 06-10-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By Oil Gypsy
To finish this story off.. I purchased SKF...

To finish this story off..

I purchased SKF Speedi sleeves from Rock Auto, they had the most competitive price and fastest (and cheapest) shipping. I installed the seal without problem, the top...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-10-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
A couple more pictures, a cleaned up ring nail,...

A couple more pictures, a cleaned up ring nail, some stainless steel tube with a serrated edge cut in it to drill down the side of the shank, the early version made from an old socket (the metal was...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-09-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
The Rockler tool is similar to the one I made...

The Rockler tool is similar to the one I made from 1/4" stainless steel tubing to remove the shank when the nail head pulls off, it works OK and allows me to insert needle nose vice grips to pull the...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-09-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
On the early Woodie GB's the decks were secured...

On the early Woodie GB's the decks were secured with bronze ring nails. Mine is a 71 version. So far Ive manage to get almost 100 nails out. If you zoom into the attached photos you can see that they...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-09-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
At the moment all the old nail heads are at the...

At the moment all the old nail heads are at the surface or very close to the surface, I want to remove the nails, countersink the holes deeper and then use screws with the heads set deep enough to...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-09-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
I did try pushing the nails deeper but it wasn't...

I did try pushing the nails deeper but it wasn't a success, they would hardly move , certainly not enough to reset the plugs. If I hit them any harder I was worried about splitting the teak strip.
...
Forum: Grand Banks 06-09-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Another Teak Deck Post

So our 50 year old teak deck is looking really sad, plenty of exposed nail heads and with uneven and missing caulk. Its definitely leaking but luckily its boathouse kept so water intrusion is kept to...
Forum: Power Systems 05-10-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Hello, Ive reassembled the pump with new...

Hello,

Ive reassembled the pump with new bearings and seals which came as a kit (the seals are standard lip seals), I polished the shaft up to 2000 grit wet & dry, no burrs but you could feel the...
Forum: Power Systems 05-02-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Raw Water Pump Shaft

I am servicing my raw water pump, was going to replace all bearings and seals. After stripping the pump down I've found two small score marks on the shaft where the impeller side lip seal sits. They...
Forum: Power Systems 04-23-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,426
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Finally managed to get it sorted, I copied Nicks...

Finally managed to get it sorted, I copied Nicks solution. I used 1/8th inch Stainless for the bracket, I made several, each with different hole spacing (cheaper to have several to try than to drive...
Forum: Power Systems 04-17-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,426
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Thank you everyone for the replies, I really...

Thank you everyone for the replies, I really thought I was making a mistake in the way I was putting it together. My first impression was that the outlet from the engine heat exchanger had been...
Forum: Power Systems 04-16-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,426
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Lehman Transmission Cooler Installation Problems

Hello.


I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction with an issue I'm having installing a new transmission oil cooler on my Ford Lehman 120. I removed the old cooler at the end of last...
Forum: Grand Banks 02-02-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,075
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Hi, Ive been servicing my engines (new hoses...

Hi,

Ive been servicing my engines (new hoses and coolers etc) and wanted to touch up the chipped and damaged areas of paint. Ive taken various parts to the local auto supply paint shop as samples...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 01-25-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By Oil Gypsy
Judson Diesel Engine Synchronzer - Manual Required

I have a Judson Syncroniser on the boat, its from the 1970's and was manufactured by Jusdon Res. & Mfg. Co, Conshohocken, P.A.

It doesn't appear to be working. I would like to know if anyone has a...
Forum: Power Systems 01-25-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By Oil Gypsy
I spoke to Brian at American Diesel this morning,...

I spoke to Brian at American Diesel this morning, the breather was only fitted to the early models of the Leham engine that were marinised in Asia in the early 1970's. The "well" is supposed to be...
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