A lot will depend upon how they have been run and maintained as well as what you intend to use them for. They are a bit of a dinosaur engine and...
Wow it seems there are a few folks having problems. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/x204-glk-class/1797801-def-warning-malfunction-2.html One...
I worked for a guy who had a set on a Magnum 56. They gave a lot of problems with seals and the circlip that retained the thrust bearing getting...
If thats your chosen profession and you fancy a trip to Australia why don't you contact James Cook University in Australia and see if you can...
We have a set on a 45ft powerboat, they work very well to maintain an even keel
Even modern engines can be ordered to turn in either direction. Clutches don't change rotation. Gearboxes are set up for one side to run the aft...
Napier Deltics are another of those ex military engines that made their way onto a couple of yachts. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Deltic
Forget running , take a vehicle and get as far away as you can
Given the little bit of info I would say your auto pilot is mis matched to your steering gear.
Test the pressure or you will be asking questions forever without knowing one system fact
In the pump so the HP can be released back into the inlet side or tank if the tank is integral with the pump.
Do you know what the system pressure is when the wheel continues to turn? Hydraulic Systems need relief Valves , maybe you have reached the limit...
The project mentioned above is not being built as yet, its still in the early discussion phase to see if what the yard can offer is along the...
That's pretty much my understanding of it. It remains to be seen if the reduction in build cost is offset by more vibration and the cost of...
I am of the understanding that the slamming of fins once they clear water and re enter is often too much for the hydraulics We have a yacht...
In my experience the answer to that is a big yes, I would not paint fuel or oil tanks myself and can't remember being on a ship where they were...
In the larger end of the yacht market the pods in use are predominately Azipods. Some are with the motors in the pods and supply air to keep the...
Jamaica is on the IMO White List so in theory there should not be any restriction on where a vessel with that flag can go. Having one on the stern...
I don't see anything in this thread where you have verbally attacked or abused someone..... yet. It would appear that there are different rules...
Are you suggesting that this thread has become unstable?:)
