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Forum: General Interest 07-02-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 883
Posted By Van_Isle
Spare Engine

I think I did pretty good for $300 (CAD). A couple months ago I picked up a spare engine. I just took a closer look / disassembled a few items.

Most of the 'goodies' seem to be near-new.

1972...
Forum: Overhaul 09-21-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,403
Posted By Van_Isle
I wonder if the Captain will return ... hope so!

I wonder if the Captain will return ... hope so!
Forum: Cooling System 08-19-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By Van_Isle
Oberdorfer m202 Pump Wear

How much play between impeller shaft and housing is too much for an Oberdorfer m202 flange pump?
Forum: General Interest 08-06-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By Van_Isle
Not a boat story, but decades ago my wife's...

Not a boat story, but decades ago my wife's cousin got new tires put on his car. Driving home downhill on a winding road the sidwall of his front outside tire exploded .... he ended up with it...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 06-07-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,323
Posted By Van_Isle
Hey ... it originally cost only me a bottle of...

Hey ... it originally cost only me a bottle of scotch!

Now I am going to go through what I have, and try to provide some sort of inventory ... and there may a few bits and pieces I'd like to (or...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 06-07-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,323
Posted By Van_Isle
Engine -Free

Free .... Victoria BC Canada.

Majority of a complete A4, minus carb, head, pump, heat exchanger. With multiple of some items. Older, mechanical fuel pump version. This was a FWC engine!...
Forum: Safety 05-11-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,081
Posted By Van_Isle
Make safety your no. 1 priority!

The events I and my family witnessed today, really brought home the importance of safety, especially for those getting their boats out on the water for the 1st time this season ... or eagerly...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 05-08-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,702
Posted By Van_Isle
Tankless heater certified for marine use?

Tankless heater certified for marine use?
Forum: Fuel System 06-01-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,779
Posted By Van_Isle
Thanks Dave. If your wiring comment relates to...

Thanks Dave. If your wiring comment relates to the breaker being on the DC panel remotely, I was thinking of making a bracket and mounting the breaker right in the area of the fuel pump same as the...
Forum: Fuel System 06-01-2019, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,779
Posted By Van_Isle
Circuit Breaker for Fuel Pump / OPSS?

Anyone using a 5-amp circuit breaker instead of an in-line fuse?
Forum: Ignition System 03-06-2018, 02:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,795
Posted By Van_Isle
Don't forget to also ventilate batteries as well...

Don't forget to also ventilate batteries as well as possible, especially flooded lead-acid. Proper battery boxes with vent hoses leading outside.
Forum: Ignition System 03-04-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,795
Posted By Van_Isle
Maybe not specifically applicable to this...

Maybe not specifically applicable to this installation, but I've used these:

https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9775/3J3mvO.jpg

Cut the back out leaving a lip that can be used to seal against a...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 01-29-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,702
Posted By Van_Isle
I'm interested in keeping this discussion going...

I'm interested in keeping this discussion going .... updated regulation??

Anyone had any further brilliant ideas on a propane locker layout?

My C&C 27 doesn't really have many options. Given...
Forum: Fuel System 10-22-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,052
Posted By Van_Isle
Facet fuel pumps are here on this site. Not much...

Facet fuel pumps are here on this site. Not much guesswork required:
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,101
Posted By Van_Isle
Sepatate ignition pull switch and starter button,...

Sepatate ignition pull switch and starter button, correct? Woudn't explain the cutouts, I don't think, but did you leave the ignition switch on while sailing and fry the coil?
Forum: General Maintenance 08-24-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,916
Posted By Van_Isle
I'd love to see one ... this coming from a FWC...

I'd love to see one ... this coming from a FWC guy with a pulley covering the roll pin and not so great access to the accessory drive.
Forum: General Maintenance 08-24-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,916
Posted By Van_Isle
Forgive me if I'm way off base here as I'm a...

Forgive me if I'm way off base here as I'm a newbie when it comes to this subject. However, I think what Robert Hess stated was 17 degrees at > 1800 rpm and he was basing that on a recommended...
Forum: Cooling System 08-14-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,764
Posted By Van_Isle
Hmm ... the guys that supplied the pump didn't...

Hmm ... the guys that supplied the pump didn't have a o-ring. They were as surprised as I that there wasn't one in the package. But they felt the paper gasket would work. However, didn't give much...
Forum: Cooling System 08-14-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,764
Posted By Van_Isle
Thanks 'Cap' Interesting to see the range of...

Thanks 'Cap'

Interesting to see the range of capacities of the pumps that are cross-referenced in the Moyer catalog. My pump is the one supplied by the shop that did the rebuild on my engine. At...
Forum: Cooling System 08-13-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,764
Posted By Van_Isle
Jabsco Water Pump

I have the raw water Jabsco pedestal pump off the boat right now to clean it up and replace the impeller. Couple questions:

1) What's the best way to clean the gasket surfaces on the pump body and...
Forum: General Interest 08-12-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,993
Posted By Van_Isle
If it's any help, I believe that a couple of the...

If it's any help, I believe that a couple of the prop and shaft zinc manufacturers use Vibra-Tite and others just specify 'Loctite'.
Forum: Cooling System 08-11-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,053
Posted By Van_Isle
Top picture? They're side-by-side for me.

Top picture?

They're side-by-side for me.
Forum: Electrical 08-04-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,924
Posted By Van_Isle
I also just bought a Pronautic ... a 1230. ...

I also just bought a Pronautic ... a 1230. Stirling makes an identical one also, but I paid a few $ more for the Pronautic since Stirling seems to be almost non-existent here in Canada. Anyway they...
Forum: Electrical 08-04-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,924
Posted By Van_Isle
Ah but we do have a report of what is inside. ...

Ah but we do have a report of what is inside. It's supposed to be a LM235 ... might be LM235H or LM235AH or something similar (I haven't quite sorted it out yet). It's an analog temperature sensor,...
Forum: Electrical 08-03-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,924
Posted By Van_Isle
If you keep your eyes open ... regulators do pop...

If you keep your eyes open ... regulators do pop up ... like the Balmar MC-614H I picked up for $155.

http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10285

(it turned out to be $155, with a...
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