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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-18-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Dave Neptune
3 types

In my 45 plus years of operating a sailboat with an inboard engine I have used both dripless and packing styles in 3 ways.

First is the packing style packed with "flax" type seals. These are a PIA...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-17-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By sastanley
To each his own...I have the graphite packing in...

To each his own...I have the graphite packing in my traditional stuffing box, and it is almost dripless. I would personally be worried about rubber bellows and burpers and stuff in an area I can't...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-16-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By Al Schober
NO, do not 'dress' the end of the shaft to fit...

NO, do not 'dress' the end of the shaft to fit the coupling! The coupling is made out of cast iron and will corrode. The shaft is stainless or perhaps bronze - stable materials. The reason the fit...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-16-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By ndutton
I have no experience with the split coupler so I...

I have no experience with the split coupler so I have no business commenting on it. However, my experience and opinion of the standard coupler is this: In the 100+ engines and drivelines I installed...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-16-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By joe_db
1. why do I want a split coupler? Because they...

1. why do I want a split coupler?
Because they are easier to work with. I always suggested my customers get them back when I did that kind of work.

2 why do I want a dripless stuffing box?...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-09-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By msmith10
As Al said, squaring off the facing of the...

As Al said, squaring off the facing of the coupling is very important and I think often overlooked. You'll never be able to align it properly if the face isn't square to the shaft.
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-08-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By Al Schober
Not sure why you're replacing all that stuff. ...

Not sure why you're replacing all that stuff. Does it need replacement?
Make sure whoever is doing the shaft has the coupling in hand so they can drill the shaft for the coupling set screws. They...
Forum: Electrical 04-23-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By edwardc
It appears to be pulsing up to ~14.4 V and then...

It appears to be pulsing up to ~14.4 V and then drifting back to ~ 13.1 V. Could this be how it implements Float mode? Normal float voltage is between 13.2 and 13.8, with 13.5 being commonly used. ...
Forum: Electrical 04-23-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By joe_db
Without knowing the resolution of the graph and...

Without knowing the resolution of the graph and sampling intervals I am not really sure I know what is going on. If the battery charger is the source of that I would say it was going nuts or it has...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 02-25-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,275
Posted By W2ET
New Fire Protection Standards

Here.
(https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/10/22/2021-22578/fire-protection-for-recreational-vessels#sectno-reference-175.320)
Bill
Forum: General Interest 02-21-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By edwardc
Countermeasures

Best COVID strategy ever.
Forum: Electrical 12-26-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By joe_db
Very useful info from East-Penn Deka.

Very useful info from East-Penn Deka.
Forum: General Interest 11-24-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,682
Posted By B Moyer
Happy Thanksgiving

As we take our seats around the Thanksgiving table this year, it's important to give thanks. For us, that's saying how grateful and thankful we are to have you as loyal Forum Members who give of...
Forum: Electrical 03-18-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By ndutton
It must seem like I derive a perverse pleasure...

It must seem like I derive a perverse pleasure dropping little bombs into folks' projects but when something triggers a memory I figure it's better to raise the issue now rather than read about an...
Forum: Electrical 03-18-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By ndutton
With your improved wiring and reduced voltage...

With your improved wiring and reduced voltage drop the question now emerges, do you have electronic ignition? If yes, it's time to redo your coil input voltage→coil internal resistance→ignition...
Forum: Electrical 03-18-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By edwardc
Three quarters of a volt is a huge difference! ...

Three quarters of a volt is a huge difference! Congrats!
Forum: Electrical 03-16-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By ndutton
The R terminal has been used by a few forum...

The R terminal has been used by a few forum members for different reasons. As jack said, some use it to give an electric fuel pump a pre-start jolt, I've used it in the past to get a single wire...
Forum: Testing Protocols 12-04-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,257
Posted By Al Schober
Diagnosing shifting issues

Having shifting issues? If you don't know whether you have a transmission issue or a problem with the linkage, I recommend the following:
With the engine off, remove the reversing gear cover. As...
Forum: Cooling System 09-27-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,512
Posted By B Moyer
Announcement

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Forum: Announcements 03-20-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,213
Posted By Administrator
New YouTube Channel

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Forum: General Interest 10-30-2019, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,223
Posted By ndutton
Unfortunately: Alberg used dissimilar...

Unfortunately:

Alberg used dissimilar metals so you are metallurgically welded
Heat is not your friend on a fiberglass boat, do not be tempted
Alberg used slotted screws, possibly the worst...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-17-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,920
Posted By lat 64
I am sure Neil is right. See attached screen...

I am sure Neil is right.

See attached screen shot. There is black soot coming out from a bad exhaust gasket n on number 4 ex port.

Put in a new exhaust gasket.

Also, understand you now have...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-01-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,920
Posted By ndutton
Sounds more like an exhaust leak to me. Try...

Sounds more like an exhaust leak to me. Try pulling one plug wire at a time and see if the sound changes or goes away.
Forum: General Interest 07-03-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,456
Posted By ndutton
Please elaborate. If it's running perfectly,...

Please elaborate. If it's running perfectly, what indications suggest it's tired?

This boat or previous boats?


I think the parts availability for the Atomic 4 is vastly superior to any...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-12-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,224
Posted By ndutton
No worries Shawn. Thanks to the EWDS, two fuel...

No worries Shawn. Thanks to the EWDS, two fuel tanks, an electric fuel pump with an override switch and the recent memory of a broken O ring right before rain it really was a minor inconvenience. ...
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