Forum: General Maintenance
12-05-2011, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,465
You might consider connecting a bronze hose "Y"...
You might consider connecting a bronze hose "Y" fitting to your raw water in valve. The "Y" connection is fitted with ball valves. In normal crusing you leave open the direct raw water flow and close...
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-11-2011, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,386
I installed a Vetus water lift muffler in the...
I installed a Vetus water lift muffler in the lazzarrete of my 1970 Morgan 33 over seven years ago ( it was a feature article in DIY BOATER ) and it has functioned perfectly all this time. The reason...
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Forum: General Interest
09-28-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 18,010
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
09-19-2011, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,482
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Forum: Polls
09-07-2011, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 67,113
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Forum: Cooling System
08-09-2011, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 17,223
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Forum: Cooling System
08-04-2011, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,884
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-01-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 19,997
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Forum: General Interest
07-29-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,850
attach exhaust hoses without cursing
I found an easy way to fit reinforced exhaust and sanitation hoses a number of years ago without boiling water or heating, I use an automotive tail pipe expander. I'm mentioning it now because I...
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Forum: General Interest
07-02-2011, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,485
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-15-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,842
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Forum: Fuel System
06-14-2011, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,982
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-03-2011, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,193
I agree concerning the Vetus blow molded...
I agree concerning the Vetus blow molded waterlift muffler, I wasn't comfortable considering it when I rebuilt my exhaust system however Vetus does have the Waterlock NLP model which offers...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-27-2011, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,613
The straw approach should work. Once when the...
The straw approach should work. Once when the distributor broke on my race car, the guy in the next pit, to reset the distributor used an auto antenna much like using the straw to "feel" top dead...
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Forum: General Interest
05-25-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,506
I have two depth finders installed on my 1970...
I have two depth finders installed on my 1970 Morgan 33, one a sweep dial British unit ( reads like a radar screen ) that has been in for thirty five years. The transducer is bonded in the hull and...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-22-2011, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
I thought I would mention, having rebuilt my...
I thought I would mention, having rebuilt my exhaust system, that when you go to attach the reinforced exhaust hose a tool I found extremely helpful is an
automotove tail pipe expander which will...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-21-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Hi, check out sandsinsulation.com they offer on...
Hi, check out sandsinsulation.com they offer on their site foam insulation for a large range of pipe diameters. Their product line looks similar to the foam insulation one can find at home depot. If...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-16-2011, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,981
First, do you have a mechanical pump or an...
First, do you have a mechanical pump or an electric pump? There are a number of factors that can cause a mechanical pump to "fail". Some checks to make: 1. basically, a clogged fuel delivery line 2....
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Forum: Cooling System
05-12-2011, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
In my 35 yrs of sailing the New England lobster...
In my 35 yrs of sailing the New England lobster pot infested coast and for the past five years the crab pot infested Chesapeake Bay coast, I sail with my prop feathered. The last thing you want to do...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-08-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,484
Sounds like you have become an expert at...
Sounds like you have become an expert at disassembly and reassembly, is it possible there is an air leak around the diaphragm flange or an air leak at the fuel pump metal bowl? I read in the forum...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-28-2011, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,708
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Forum: General Interest
04-25-2011, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,652
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Forum: Cooling System
04-10-2011, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,399
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Forum: Exhaust System
03-15-2011, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,718
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Forum: Cooling System
03-14-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,786
I have been following this thread regarding the...
I have been following this thread regarding the bypass valve on the hose to the thermostat ( after the "T" fitting ) but is the valve necessary? I ask this because I have been sailing my 1970 sloop...
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