Recent content by KnotYet

I have personally rebuilt a 4 cylinder VW TDI (ALH) 1.9L auto engine. Many of the details are shared between the various engine models. I don't know what exactly you need to accomplish but none of it is rocket science. :)

On my first attempt: Volkswagen marine TDI 150-5D Manuals

I've had an injection pump rebuilt by DFIS in Portland, OR. https://dfispdx.com/pumps/ Great service and quality work.

DL, I've always felt that a day onboard equals 2 on shore... :cool:

I can assure you that most sailors prefer to raise sails while luffing (pointing into the wind) to minimize the effort needed to overcome the friction of the hanks or cars and track. Setting, which to me means trimming, happens as you fall off onto a chosen course.

My credit union cordially counted out $9500 for a recent used camper purchase. I would not have been pleased if they'd had the slightest hesitation. It's business. The sellers had requested cash as many private sellers will. All parties were happy.

Your mast is rather short for using with a steadying sail. Don't expect much thrust. A local sailmaker or marine 'recycling' (used goods) store might have used sails that can be recut to fit that geometry. Used sailboat hardware like sail track, cars and sheaves can be found to keep your...

Curious about these conflicting specs: (4) fuel tanks of mild steel in very good condition totaling 950 gallons. Then at the bottom of your sale page: 950 Gal (GRP) FUEL.

Thank you Rich, I'm still fairly spry but I once told my wife to play this song if she ever throws a wake for me! I've never heard a Tom Waits song I didn't enjoy and have seen him live a few times.

Just because the tube is stainless doesn't prevent you welding a cap on it for a slide hammer attachment. TIG weld on a flat stainless plate with a threaded hole. As you already noted, the good news is that you got it to move a few inches.

Very happy that your engine stayed dry but merely looking into the intake side of the turbo is no proof (for next time). There is no way to see into the exhaust side from the intake side.

Sounds about right for a trawler.

I don't know your knowledge and capabilities but the basic idea is to add the DC hydraulic pump in parallel with the existing engine driven hydraulic pump. The DC pump draws fluid from the reservoir either from the same port as the existing pump via a tee fitting or one that is available and...

My only thought is that, yes, while that windlass can be manually operated in a pinch, and you could even grab and haul the chain by hand, a system providing the full lifting power at a reduced speed on battery power alone is affordable. An off-the-shelf DC solution to this could probably be...

I had a 24 VDC hydraulic power unit on my last boat to raise the centerboard. If you can determine the maximum operating pressure your windlass needs, almost any electric powered hydraulic pump of equivalent minimum output pressure will drive it. The main variable will be the speed it does...