Forum: General Maintenance
07-01-2018, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,193
Rotella oil has changed formulation?
I bought a gallon of Rotella T1. The API rating only shows C, for compression engine, I understand it used to show both C and S (spark engine). Does that mean they changed the formulation? Are you...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-31-2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
Thank you all for your responses.
Caleb,...
Thank you all for your responses.
Caleb, when I think about it, it is possible after all that the water in the muffler was frozen because even though it was warmer when I started the engine, I...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-29-2013, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Cooling System
12-28-2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
I did the pressure tests, manifold and block...
I did the pressure tests, manifold and block separetely.
They both held 30 psi for a 1/2 hour.
I doubt the water was coming from the exhaust, I have an anti siphon valve about a foot above the...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-14-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Cooling System
12-14-2013, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Cooling System
12-13-2013, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
Freeze damage
My boat is in fresh water. A month ago, last time I went sailing, I had left two 60 watts bulbs on in the engine compartment to prevent freezing. The other day I went back to the boat and found that...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-06-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,732
[QUOTE=edwardc;56253][QUOTE=Jlmatt;56243]
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[QUOTE=edwardc;56253][QUOTE=Jlmatt;56243]
Pretend you have disconnected the couplers, and have somehow magically "cocked" the engine so far to starboard side that there is now a 45 degree...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-05-2012, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,732
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-05-2012, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,732
[QUOTE=edwardc;56206]Jean-Luc,
If your...
[QUOTE=edwardc;56206]Jean-Luc,
If your shaft and couplings are true and not bent, rotating either the propshaft or the engine tailshaft should have NO effect on the position of the widest gap. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-04-2012, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,559
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-03-2012, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,732
engine alignment
A few months ago someone posted a great link to a page showing the engine alignment procedure. That page is not available any more. If someone had a copy of it it would be great if they could repost...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-03-2012, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 320
Views: 263,646
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-20-2012, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,936
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Forum: General Interest
04-14-2012, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,149
Success
I am glad to report that my engine is purring like a kitten and I'm happy. The other day it ran flawlessly for 2 hours at cruising speed. 5 years ago nothing worked and I hardly knew anything about...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-13-2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,190
raw water strainer
What do you guys use for a raw water strainer? Right now I do not have anything except what's on the outside of the seacock. A lot of crap can pass through that. I'd like to install one. When I...
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Forum: General Interest
11-19-2011, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,681
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Forum: General Interest
11-13-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,681
Thanks for your replies.
The boat is a Pearson...
Thanks for your replies.
The boat is a Pearson Triton. The knot meter reads around 5 knots. I'll check with the gps next time. I don't have a tach so when I say there is no increase in rpm, I mean...
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Forum: General Interest
11-13-2011, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,681
Carburetion issue, compression issue, or what?
When in gear and the throttle 3/4 open, I can cruise just under hull speed in calm water. But when I open the throttle all the way I don't hear any change in rpm. Could that be caused by fuel...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-30-2011, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,268
I'm thinking that it would be an easy way to...
I'm thinking that it would be an easy way to evacuate water from the cooling system as freeze prevention. (see my other recent thread "winter in temperate climates"). My slip does not have electrical...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-29-2011, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,268
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Forum: Cooling System
10-20-2011, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,921
Thank you all for your suggestions.
And Kelly,...
Thank you all for your suggestions.
And Kelly, you're right, ice does expand in all directions. I left a glass of water in my freezer to see if I could prove you wrong but it did crack. I learned...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-17-2011, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,921
Winter in temperate climates
I know the winterizing procedure for engines that are left alone in freezing temperatures for a long period of time.
What about those of us who sail year round in more temperate climates but do...
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Forum: Safety
10-09-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 20,385
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Forum: Fuel System
10-08-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,739
Racor fuel/water separator
My boat came with it, but I don't know how it works.
Should I loosen the bolt at the bottom periodically and discard whatever drains out of it?
Jean-Luc
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