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Forum: Power Systems 09-27-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
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FYI, heres a video of a popped lower...

FYI, heres a video of a popped lower plug.....yeesh...

My lift muffler popped - YouTube (https://youtu.be/Gryg0DxsV0U)
Forum: Power Systems 09-27-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
Posted By Tdot
I will be going to investigate and take better...

I will be going to investigate and take better pictures tomorrow as well as to figure out the waterline level....


The reason it came to my attention is that the PO had noticed the winterizing...
Forum: Power Systems 09-27-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
Posted By Tdot
Another pic

Another pic
Forum: Power Systems 09-27-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,358
Posted By Tdot
Dry(ish) water lift mufflers

Hi Guys, spent more time on the new to me boat, looked at the exhaust system, and it seems as if they have used a homemade lift muffler system with dry manifolds and no riser....eek.

The mufflers...
Forum: Power Systems 09-25-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,538
Posted By Tdot
Just my $0.02.... I have a couple of both the...

Just my $0.02.... I have a couple of both the Honda and the Yamaha 2kw inverters, I usually prefer Honda's, but the Yamaha's are my favourite for infrequent use, as they have a separate fuel valve,...
Forum: Power Systems 09-25-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
15 years of wrenching on diesels has taught me...

15 years of wrenching on diesels has taught me that the starters go bad sooner than a well kept engine..... I was taught way back when: "most carburetor problems are electrical", true for gassers,...
Forum: Power Systems 09-23-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
Amperage will no doubt go up as load does as...

Amperage will no doubt go up as load does as well, I was just noting that a really fried starter motor is unmistakable when pulled from the block.

Brian, nice rig, I like the buss bars between the...
Forum: Power Systems 09-21-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
bluebyu, it sounds dumb, because its not overly...

bluebyu, it sounds dumb, because its not overly scientific, but I use a photo tach, and see how quickly it gets up to a good rev, and usually call my local heavy truck shop buddies to tell me what...
Forum: Power Systems 09-19-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
I just so happen to have 6 Kim Hotstart...

I just so happen to have 6 Kim Hotstart Recirculating block heaters in stock, complete with thermostats..... Now I just need to put a contactor linked to my cellular monitoring equipement, and I can...
Forum: Power Systems 09-19-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
FF, the rbs tech spects had the following: ...

FF, the rbs tech spects had the following:
Continuous Rating 500A
Intermittent Rating 700A (5 min)
Cranking Rating 10 sec 2500A
Cranking Rating 1 min 1100A

Its tight, but should be...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-16-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
The big problem, is the prev owner tried doing...

The big problem, is the prev owner tried doing everything with compressed air, wipers, engine stop, horns, hatch assist.... so I have a tiny electric compressor, a full truck air brake compressor,...
Forum: Power Systems 09-16-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
rwidman, I couldent agree more.... I have worked...

rwidman, I couldent agree more.... I have worked on towers with 100,000v safely, but have had my ass kicked by a 400 Amp welder when working soaking wet....

I will use a Blue Sea RBS, next to the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-16-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
OK! as requested, pics of my boat.... the...

OK! as requested, pics of my boat.... the electrical nightmare, and the dated interior that I'm going to rip up....

https://1drv.ms/1ybnyFH

Love to hear your feedback.... especially on the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-14-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
Cool! More Telecom and Canadians , and tons of...

Cool! More Telecom and Canadians , and tons of nice people here!!!! Yeaaaa!

I sadly was thinking of ways to try and make my engine room look just like my data centers, server rooms, and CO's....
...
Forum: Power Systems 09-14-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
Well, the former owner called me this morning,...

Well, the former owner called me this morning, told me where the spare alt and starter are on board, so I'm going to bring everything back to my shop and test EVERYTHING. Installed my massive Fluke...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-13-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
We have to do 3M MS2 system, and some of the 710...

We have to do 3M MS2 system, and some of the 710 stuff, lots pf UR2, uy2 and ug2, picabonds of course, and foremost, CTUB.... canadian techs use BIX.... I have done 66 blocks, 110, wire wrap, Krone...
Forum: Power Systems 09-13-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
Hey Bill, well said.... Fortunately, I own a...

Hey Bill, well said.... Fortunately, I own a 4-ton crimper to do brand new cables. Its a single screw Detroit 8v71, on an allison 2:1, no generator, I have Honda and Yamaha inverters at work, I can...
Forum: Power Systems 09-13-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
Hey FF, good points.... I have the emerg shutdown...

Hey FF, good points.... I have the emerg shutdown on the DD 8v71 to a pull cable at helm, normal shutdown is a woodward solenoid, detroit two-strokes loooove to run off like demons.....

I have...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-13-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
Well, I started off in IT crap, my own company,...

Well, I started off in IT crap, my own company, moved to telephony, and branched out to OSP, wireless, fiber, underground work, splicing, and tower construction. So we take Lot of projects, and hand...
Forum: Power Systems 09-13-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
I agree with the quick turnoff.... I have a man...

I agree with the quick turnoff.... I have a man hatch to the engine room. I was going to put the two main disconnects there, as well as the mechanical instrument panel there in case of the planned...
Forum: Power Systems 09-13-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,513
Posted By Tdot
Rules and thoughts on main batt switch placement

Hi guys, so I am tearing into my boats crap-ass electrical system, because it just kills batteries, and wont start half the time.

I tossed two new 8d's in the other day, it killed them dead in two...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-13-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
How aboot that!? You guys know to speak canada! ...

How aboot that!? You guys know to speak canada!

Mule, what do you do in telecom?

Jwnall, I am also here to share what I know, and I am also a generator mechanic, and know j1939 (land nmea2000)...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-13-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,982
Posted By Tdot
New guy from Caaaanada

Hi everyone, new to the board....

New to trawlers, just bought a custom built 1987 40' steel vessel, single screw Detroit 8v71 monster under the boards, bow and stern Vetus thrusters. Well built...
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