Forum: Electrical
03-24-2021, 08:00 AM
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Forum: Good Guys
03-20-2021, 10:21 PM
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Forum: General Interest
03-19-2021, 10:27 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-18-2021, 05:39 PM
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+1
Confirming compression\no compression is the...
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Confirming compression\no compression is the next step. In addition to stuck valves there may be a blown gasket between 3 & 4. I don't know common this is or even if it ever happens - something...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-17-2021, 09:34 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2021, 11:19 AM
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Forum: Announcements
03-01-2021, 11:16 PM
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Forum: Electrical
02-06-2021, 09:08 PM
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Battery triple whammy
A failure trifecta of poor design, worse maintenance and external forces out of my control
Last weekend I went to check on the boat and found, to my great disappointment, warm beer. My house...
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Forum: Tools wanted or offered to rent
01-27-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 7
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Paging Dave Neptune!!! (He owned an E-35 for...
Paging Dave Neptune!!! (He owned an E-35 for many years, he will have all kinds of tricks up his sleeve..)
The PO of my boat reinforced the valve tool with a small brace to strengthen the 90°...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-11-2021, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 70
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R\E #3 SPARK PLUG
Switch the spark plugs around and see if the problem follows the suspect spark plug.
ex TRUE GRIT
Edit: Buy parts from MMI then you will know you are getting correct parts. +1 on replacing the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-22-2020, 11:24 PM
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Forum: Overhaul
11-18-2020, 08:04 AM
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Forum: Introductions
09-04-2020, 09:39 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2019, 11:50 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-10-2018, 08:06 PM
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Forum: Exhaust System
04-21-2017, 04:22 PM
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-28-2017, 11:00 PM
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All good info.
I have a leak sensor in the...
All good info.
I have a leak sensor in the locker and one in the bilge.
Right now I have the locker out of the boat as I am doing all sorts of repairs and maintenance. I think I can live with my...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-06-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,056
See #16 in nduttons list
:confused: Please see #16 compared to #11 and #12 in NDuttons list of potential modifications in post #3 in this thread. #16 says "Thatch magnetic oil plug extension". That is what I did not...
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Forum: Fuel System
12-26-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 53,192
Ok Daniel, I see what you are saying. Are you...
Ok Daniel, I see what you are saying. Are you kidding? With these engines, LOL. I have plenty enough blow by to have a huge air leak.
I am still thinking about an air box that would suck thru the...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-05-2010, 02:05 PM
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Forum: Overhaul
09-27-2010, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 55
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
01-03-2009, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 18,802
Spinning shaft in neutral
Roadnsky,
If the shaft is spinning in 'neutral' it is not because of the stuffing box packing - it is because of the transmission/gear shift.
I originally thought that our shaft still would spin in...
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Forum: Overhaul
12-08-2008, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 38,641
Atomic 4 tappets are self-locking. You simply...
Atomic 4 tappets are self-locking. You simply hold the top of the tappet with a 1/2" open-end wrench and turn the threaded part with another open-end wrench. Early engines have 7/16" hex-headed...
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Forum: Exhaust System
10-18-2004, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,123
Exhaust System
Funny you mention Exhaust System. I am just in the process to replace mine with 1 1/4" SS pipe 316 steel. From the local supply house in Boston for about $100,- . Boat is a 1976 Tartan 34C with a...
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