Today the engine started for the first time! :D It seams to run just great. First it would not start, even on startgas, but after we primed it it...
Rcrapps, I have read his tread earlier. I have 1 or 2 broken windows in the front cabins. Not shure how to separate the bilge oil from the...
We are planning to do this as safe as possible. CO2 fire extinguishers, rags and plywood will be there, and we also want to open and go through...
Never mind, I found some when searching for "runaway detroit". :)
Does anyone know of a video of a Detroit over revving? I would really like to see and hear how it acts out.
I thought that I only had to look for a turbo engine, and it is a turbo. The differences I see first hand is the balancer wheel, the strange...
I had to loosen it the"wrong" way, as its the port engine. But we only turned it about half way around that way. After that I have only turned it...
Hi guys, and thanks for answering. I wrote that I am preparing to start, not trying to start. I have not done very much with the engines, but I...
Hi guys, I have a question about my 1976 Betram 46-6. In front of my Detroit 8v71 engines there is a red box with a lot of cables attached. I am...
Ok, I see. I'll start taking it apart to check how things look. It was submerged in seawater yes, only for a day, but the PO did not bother to do...
Thanks for your answer! I will try and make an ad on them locally, and see if anyone might be interested in some of the parts. Good to know it...
Hi guys, new user from northern Europe here! :) Hope you are all good! I have recently bought a 1976 Bertram 46-6 MY that was partly submerged. It...
