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Forum: General Maintenance 05-21-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,151
Posted By MikeB.330
Unless you're talking about a dripless stuffing...

Unless you're talking about a dripless stuffing box and I don't think you are, 1 drip per second is correct for a traditional packing gland with shaft NOT turning. I'd probably tighten the nut a bit...
Forum: Fuel System 11-21-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,402
Posted By MikeB.330
Personally I wouldn't try to run 3000 watts off...

Personally I wouldn't try to run 3000 watts off an inverter unless I had the battery back to back it up. I also wouldn't install an AC generator that's probably not "ingintion proof" or not designed...
Forum: Fuel System 08-19-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,246
Posted By MikeB.330
one more dead Facet pump

My Facet pump failed yesterday afternoon about 5 min after leaving the slip. the engine would restart & run for about 20 sec before stalling again. Fortunately I was able to drift out of the channel...
Forum: Fuel System 07-14-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,189
Posted By MikeB.330
I would suggest keeping the primer bulb on the...

I would suggest keeping the primer bulb on the boat but not connected to the fuel system or at the very least bypassed out of the loop with valves. There is a reason they are not CG approved for...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-16-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,428
Posted By MikeB.330
I have a late model MMI exchange engine that I...

I have a late model MMI exchange engine that I purchased from Don a few years ago. It does in fact have the early model, "pointy thing" type pressure relief valve. Before I purchased some other type...
Forum: Cooling System 05-27-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,013
Posted By MikeB.330
Rpowers, you should also use great care...

Rpowers,

you should also use great care when it come time to tighten down that stainless plate. It wouldn't take much to pull the studs right out of the block.
I think (you should check this...
Forum: Cooling System 05-26-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,013
Posted By MikeB.330
Why not order the correct expansion plug from...

Why not order the correct expansion plug from Moyer? I just repaced the one on the rear of the head because it had started to weep a tiny bit or water. I caught it early enough that the only damage...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-08-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,597
Posted By MikeB.330
My guess would be that it has something to do...

My guess would be that it has something to do with the profit the DON'T make using a head that you buy and bring to them to install

just my 2 cents
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-29-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,680
Posted By MikeB.330
Your numbers should be fine. I bet that you will...

Your numbers should be fine. I bet that you will be down to around 40 psi at your favorite cruise rpm once you have fully warmed up the engine. Keep in mind that it takes at least an hour under load...
Forum: Reversing Gear 03-25-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,710
Posted By MikeB.330
Motor cycle oil will not hurt the engine however...

Motor cycle oil will not hurt the engine however it may be a bit on the thin side since it's not straight 30 weight oil. Motorcycle oil has additives to help it survive being sliced to death by the...
Forum: Cooling System 03-24-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,014
Posted By MikeB.330
Good timing.:D Thanks

Good timing.:D

Thanks
Forum: Cooling System 03-24-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,014
Posted By MikeB.330
what size freeze plug

does anyone happen to know what size freeze plug I need to replace the one on the aft end of the head? I would like to pick one up on my why home from work and forgot to take a measurement the last...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-19-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,479
Posted By MikeB.330
Off topic but I noticed your manifold doesn't...

Off topic but I noticed your manifold doesn't have the "Hot" spot on the front of it that has been mentioned in other threads?


are you fresh water cooled or seawater cooled?
Forum: General Maintenance 03-19-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,479
Posted By MikeB.330
you could move, I supose run a fexable line and...

you could move, I supose run a fexable line and mount the oil psi cut off and psi sending unit on the bulkhead.

a better choice may be to clean your entire fuel system and install a Racor filter...
Forum: Ignition System 12-04-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,414
Posted By MikeB.330
many years ago I used the strike pad on a book of...

many years ago I used the strike pad on a book of matches to clean the points.. That was maybe 23 yrs ago when I was in high school... lol

mike
Forum: Cooling System 12-02-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,116
Posted By MikeB.330
Has anyone found a good matching paint that is...

Has anyone found a good matching paint that is NOT in a rattle can? A few dabs with a brush is all I'll need and with times what they are $18 for spray can of paint is a bit steep.
Forum: Cooling System 12-02-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,116
Posted By MikeB.330
Don, The engine has had nothing but 50/50...

Don,

The engine has had nothing but 50/50 since day one. Other than the bit of rust pushing up the paint and the little bit of corrosion on the freeze plug, I've seen no signs of a leak. I've...
Forum: Cooling System 12-01-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,116
Posted By MikeB.330
head bolt leaking

I've been noticing a little bit of rust forming around the center rear head bolt along with a some corrosion on the freeze plug.. It looks to me like the freeze plug is fine and that the stud is...
Forum: General Interest 10-29-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,623
Posted By MikeB.330
off topic, google voice

sorry to be so off topic but Im trying to open a google voice account but one must be invited by an existing member. So if you have a google voice account would you be so kind as to send me an...
Forum: Fuel System 09-18-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,368
Posted By MikeB.330
electric ahead by a nose :)

electric ahead by a nose :)
Forum: Polls 09-18-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 67,091
Posted By MikeB.330
That's what the pole question says. People who...

That's what the pole question says. People who never run the blower WHEN the engine IS running.

I'm sure at least 95% of us at least run tbe blower before starting and after fueling. The other...
Forum: Safety 09-15-2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,614
Posted By MikeB.330
Steve, A bit off topic but could you give a...

Steve, A bit off topic but could you give a little more detail as to how the Origo canister popped out of it's clip. I have the Origo 6000 two burner w/oven and have found it to be nothing if not...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,809
Posted By MikeB.330
you may also want to add a stud kit for the water...

you may also want to add a stud kit for the water jacket cover plate. The lower bolt on the plate looks like it's rusted away to a nub..
Forum: Polls 09-10-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 67,091
Posted By MikeB.330
I sniff the bilge and engine compartment, more...

I sniff the bilge and engine compartment, more time then not as soon as I enter the cabin. I always do this before I turn on the fuel or water 100% of the time, but sometimes it's not as soon as I...
Forum: Cooling System 09-09-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,491
Posted By MikeB.330
Could be, all I did was cut and paste straight...

Could be, all I did was cut and paste straight from their site. Thanks, I never noticed the Y :)
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