On the control board is a signal delay. Usually about 4 seconds. Sounds like a fault/shut down issue. Temp, Exhaust temp and no oil pressure will...
Never hearing much of these things before and just finding this thread. I did hear a similar saga last week. New owner of a mid 40s boat and he...
I remember working on a boat that used breakers and a sliding bar to keep shore power & gen-set apart. Well one of the breakers was found bad,...
Cool. Just keep that in the back of your mind or in a personal log. In a couple of years, take another peek at that last one. Maybe next oil...
Could you see any media or photo crews? Maybe a photo op to look good (better?) ,rc
The bolt set comes in one bolt, washer, wing nut per bag. I picked up a "set" , thinking for the price there must be two bolts in the bag, went...
Of interest, When you peeked at your pistons, did you get any quality viewing of the liners and rings? How they look? I have learned the hard...
Outstanding pictures. Glad things are working your way. My 12v71 / TD 514 gear slid straight back (on made-up wood rails) so I could remove the...
"Lubricate with 'International Compound No 2, or Copper-Slip' or equivalent." I have had discussions about lubricated or dry torque procedures...
Ya know, it looks cool. Other than a spill on "The Smoothest Boat Captain On The Seas" comment,, applied to a canal boat, imagine, at least a...
Back to important things; Never thought Flywheel threads should be greased or never-size applied. Always built with clean (real clean) threads,...
LOL How major is major? It wont move is a good hint. I'm sorry, my second wife made me say that (B#$%ch). Yes, we are lucky the crank is not...
With your long history of fun & troubles, I have to ask??? Rebuilds?? What did they find?? (not much?) and when your port failed, did you call...
Why did you do the valve job? how old are the exhaust manifolds & risers? ,rc
Hey Skip If I read correctly, the gen-set has it's own fuel pick up from the tank? Check the pick up screen when it dies next. Thought you...
It is a window shaker. Specs say 46 amps input required at max out put. Wow that's a bunch. Manual specs #10 wire. That may be a bit thin....
It is common for for 24vdc systems to serve dual uses. I have worked on 24vdc mains with the bottom 12vdc serving the generator and older...
Or, the good ol boy had an accident. Stuff happens. I don't jump from my boat, and have problems when a passenger does, but always try to enjoy...
Next Thought As mentioned by others, during a (only) French flagged yachts sinking where the garbage doors MAY had been an issue during its...
If your sea water cooled, 30w vs 40w oil would depend some on your environment. In the New York area, 30w should be fine. Remember to look for...
