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Forum: Kadey - Krogen Today, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By Irish Rambler
If I had to change engines I would definitely...

If I had to change engines I would definitely avoid Volvo for crazy cost of spare parts.
Cummins I know are good engines as long as its built in the states not imported from Cummins China but...
Forum: General Discussion Today, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,242
Posted By Irish Rambler
We live onboard permanently in the South of...

We live onboard permanently in the South of France in a single engined 42 ft fly cruiser where it can get up to 45 degrees celsius in the summer.
I don't mean to be rude but why are you guys so...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship Yesterday, 12:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By Irish Rambler
Just my two pen'orth. Based on my own...

Just my two pen'orth.
Based on my own experience, when we lay up a boat we leave the boat on shore power with a tube radiator in the engine room, a couple of space heaters on 'frost' setting. For...
Forum: General Discussion 03-16-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,178
Posted By Irish Rambler
Hi Ted, its been a pleasure knowing you through...

Hi Ted, its been a pleasure knowing you through the TF. I respect you abilities in refurbing your boat and I suspect that like me 'near enough is not good enough'.
Some call us fussy old codgers but...
Forum: Power Systems 12-31-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,536
Posted By Irish Rambler
A lot of different views here. The FACT is that...

A lot of different views here.
The FACT is that home heating oil must be 35 seconds to use in your boats diesel engine, NOT Parrafin which is 28 seconds. 35 seconds diesel/home heating fuel is...
Forum: Power Systems 12-31-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,926
Posted By Irish Rambler
Sailorcraig. As you can see there are many fans...

Sailorcraig. As you can see there are many fans of fuel filtering systems and they are entitled to their opinion.
First fuel tanks need to have both a drain and a fuel pickup from the very bottom of...
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,555
Posted By Irish Rambler
All the old sailing ships from around Great...

All the old sailing ships from around Great Britain used to have a 'ships cat' onboard, initially they were to to keep down any mice and rats. They were all loved by the ships crew and some became...
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,120
Posted By Irish Rambler
On the surface a good looking repair for a 'bodge...

On the surface a good looking repair for a 'bodge it and f***t it' job.
Sorry but I'm a fussy old git, and for such a critical part of your engine there's only one way, take the pump to a diesel...
Forum: Liveaboards 12-28-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,809
Posted By Irish Rambler
If I may offer some suggestions to several of the...

If I may offer some suggestions to several of the questions previously posted.
1, Fuel pump clicking noise, if you look on the site where you bought the heater you will probably see a rubber 'P'...
Forum: General Discussion 12-19-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,712
Posted By Irish Rambler
MAN diesels stands for Maschinefabriken Augsburg...

MAN diesels stands for Maschinefabriken Augsburg Nurenberg.
On some MAN trucks you will see a silver Lion on the grill. This Lion was the mascot of a company called Bussing who MAN took over before...
Forum: Liveaboards 12-19-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,809
Posted By Irish Rambler
If you're a bit suggestive you'll certainly be...

If you're a bit suggestive you'll certainly be invited to a 'honey trap' and many more incentives.
But remember its a one way street and there's only one way out.
Incidentally many years ago as a...
Forum: Power Systems 12-19-2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,727
Posted By Irish Rambler
mvweebles mentioned that he thought tales of acid...

mvweebles mentioned that he thought tales of acid in oil were not true.
Please may I explain.
When an engine is started and is driven to operating temperature its passes through a phase called the...
Forum: Liveaboards 12-19-2023, 02:36 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,809
Posted By Irish Rambler
I think you'll find the Russians did the first...

I think you'll find the Russians did the first 'knock off' with their Planar heater and the Chinese in turn 'knocked' that off.
Unfortunately industrial espionage, be it from our universities, R&D...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-17-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,454
Posted By Irish Rambler
Congratulations on your new boat and we wish you...

Congratulations on your new boat and we wish you many years of safe cruising.
I think she's a lovely boat with fine lines.
I can only concur with RTF and others and suggest you make haste slowly....
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 12-17-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,438
Posted By Irish Rambler
When we bought our current boat the hot water...

When we bought our current boat the hot water tank was T'eed off the engine. The problems were that it would burn you when the engine was running but would not keep the heat overnight.
You will find...
Forum: Liveaboards 12-17-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,809
Posted By Irish Rambler
In the past I've fitted Webasto and Eberspacher...

In the past I've fitted Webasto and Eberspacher heaters on different boats and they were pretty expensive at the time, when my current boat (a Broom 42 flybridge) Webasto broke down I bought a 8 kw...
Forum: Power Systems 07-14-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 23,553
Posted By Irish Rambler
Sensible man Frydaze. When you've finished work...

Sensible man Frydaze.
When you've finished work and having a glass of 'relaxation', she won't be there to count them either !
Good Luck with the job.
Enjoy the 'relaxation' afterwards.
Forum: Power Systems 07-14-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 23,553
Posted By Irish Rambler
Fryedaze, Listening ? Are you referring to the...

Fryedaze,
Listening ? Are you referring to the constant advice you kept getting from the Admiral ? ?
You are not alone my friend, we all have one of those :-)
Forum: Power Systems 07-12-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 23,553
Posted By Irish Rambler
Don't worry Frydaze most of us 'old hands' have...

Don't worry Frydaze most of us 'old hands' have been there at some time or other in our boating lives. You certainly can save a lot of money and the satisfaction of having a job well done beats all...
Forum: Power Systems 07-12-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 23,553
Posted By Irish Rambler
No disrespect for you guys but if I were doing...

No disrespect for you guys but if I were doing the job I'd fit custom built stainless steel tank with bright annealed interior finish with a drain at the bottom at the lowest point for your fuel...
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2023, 03:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
Posted By Irish Rambler
The way I got around that problem was to buy a...

The way I got around that problem was to buy a standard larder fridge (no icebox) and a separate freezer, we have no room for a combined unit.
Both are fitted with a Danfoss Secop BD35 compressor...
Forum: Power Systems 02-13-2023, 03:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,926
Posted By Irish Rambler
K.I.S.S 1, Why make life unecessary complicated...

K.I.S.S
1, Why make life unecessary complicated ?
2, Buy clean diesel,
3, Fit a tank drain and drain the crud once every couple of weeks.
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 53,754
Posted By Irish Rambler
rgano. The reason your injectors were leaking...

rgano.
The reason your injectors were leaking is because whoever you used to pressure/spray test the injectors used either the same, or second hand brass washers.
Only brand new virgin washers...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,094
Posted By Irish Rambler
Even if you do you get a good answer back !

Even if you do you get a good answer back !
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,094
Posted By Irish Rambler
Stern too mooring, don't worry we all have to...

Stern too mooring, don't worry we all have to learn.
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