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Perkins:6.354 Series -
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Perkins vertical vs laid on side |
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Fri Nov 20 09 11:03 PM |
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Monterey10
I was looking at several trawlers yesterday. Most had the Vertical 6 cylinder Perkins 6.354. One boat had the same engine laid on its side. It looks like it was made that way to reduce the height..... |
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Paul Foulston
Perkins HT6.354 was made that way.
Biggest flaw is the sea water cooled exhaust manifold, however this applies to vertical motors also, exept on HT motors all hidden from view.
Very old iron now..... |
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Caterpillar:3126 Series -
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Considering a 2004 Cabo 35 with 450hp 3126b´s - need prompt advice |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:47 PM |
Sep 30 2009
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Fishtales
Boat appears to be well maintained (no survey yet) and engines have about 700 hrs. I have read some of the posts and it appears that the block issues were perhaps with earlier model years, but that t..... |
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Doodahday
I´ve been running 3126B´s in my 2002 Cabo 35 Express for the past 5 years I´ve owned the boat. I fish 60+ miles offshore north Florida, and also run it to the Abacos each spring/summer for 4 weeks or..... |
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Caterpillar: General -
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Changing coolant |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:31 PM |
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Garyc
I recently purchased a boat with twin CAT 3208TA engines. I´m preparing to change out the current coolant and upgrade to the extended life CAT ELC stuff. Questions:
1) Any advice on easiest way to ca..... |
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Seahag
Gary
I can´t help you with the any info on changing the cooloent but i just purchased a 35´Cabo with the 3208TA engines (435hp,year 2000) and my mechanic is using the DEAC coolent.He says the ELC co..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series -
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Recommended spares |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:12 PM |
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Kenr.png
Hi
I am finalising the purchase of a Deep V (Black Watch 26) powered by a single Yanmar 6LPA-STZP with just over 600hrs and a new Bravo II leg. To get it from place of purchase to home port will in..... |
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Cummins:QSM Series -
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QSM Gear Cooler Zinc |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:09 PM |
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Tony Athens
I sure hope nobody is so ignorant that they buy one of these.. It´s got to be a computer glitch as it seems the price is off one decimal..
A standard West Marine zinc works perfect for about 1/10 ..... |
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Tomas Kempe
Tony Interesting: I use a 2" zincs for engine and gear cooler, gear cooler zinc(s) going faster. You reveal a Cummins trade secret with a one inch zinc since I had no way of knowing, the zincs ha..... |
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Volvo:D6 Series -
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Adding A Second Battery Bank - D^ 370 |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:08 PM |
Nov 18 2009
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Door#3
My boat currently runs everything (starting and house) on a single bank of 2 8D batteries. The batteries are laid out port and stbd with room next to them to add another 8D next to each of them withou..... |
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Mike.c
Door #3
volvo recommends 1-750cca @88ah or 1150 cca @120ah. It comes down to space available. I do not like to use deep cycle for starting, thats just me. If you want to use two batteries for start..... |
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Caterpillar:C9 -
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Bertram 37 Repower |
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Fri Nov 20 09 9:55 PM |
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Pops
Anybody familiar with repowereing a 37 bertram? |
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Alberto J Lugo
Pops,
I am in the middle of a 43´ bertram repower with a pair of c15@800hp´s. If I were you, I would seriously consider a pair of qsm11 recon @ 660 hp and prop them with a conservative load. It will ..... |
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Detroit:8.2 Series -
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8.2 Cooling Hoses Update |
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Fri Nov 20 09 8:28 PM |
Nov 6 2009
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Randall Mccoy
thanks for trying to help . I cant find any help from Detroit. my 8.2 250 hp has detroit cast iron exhaust manifolds.Do I need to drill and tap 1/4 inch pipe threads in the top rear of the manifolds a..... |
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Paul P
No Problem Randall. Hope the project goes smoothly. Post some pics with the final product. It´s always great for us to share the resolution of our fixes from which everyone can learn.
Bill, I ..... |
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Bill
Paul,
Not sure which Zerex product you´re refering to. I went tot he web site and found their extended life coolant, which carries a DDA acknowledgement in the product PDF. But what that citation r..... |
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Paul P
Bill
Thanks for the info. Good info on the website link you provided. Sounds like the correct coolant for our application. My mechanic has been right on the money so far!
I´ll only be using the..... |
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Bill
Paul,
When you tested the various heat exchangers, did you simply take them off and let the shop do it, or did you [self] use a pressure pump w/gauge? If you did it yourself, what mfgr gauge did yo..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series -
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2 Valve failure - less than 100 hours from complete rebuild! |
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Fri Nov 20 09 7:30 PM |
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Go Fish Costa Rica
Well, it happened again. We dropped an intake and exhaust valve and had one of engines completely rebuilt from the pan up. Less than 100 hours from that overhaul we broke a valve bridge and dropped an..... |
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Tony Athens
Peter,
I may be able to offer some insight, but you will have to send me some very clear pictures of all, including the engine in the boat as it´s installed, the exhaust hook-up and routing, inside..... |
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Go Fish Costa Rica
Thank you very much, tony. I guess it can be said that these 6LP-STEs are great engines. All you have to do is fix them. We are searching for a more reliable Cummins B series. We would like to find so..... |
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Yanmar:JH Series -
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2nd Alternator |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:49 PM |
Oct 4 2009
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George
Is it possible to mount a second alternator on 4JH? Where are parts available?
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Nov 18 2009
06:16 PM |
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Jim
George,
Yes it is possible to mount a second alternator on a 4jh4 (Yanmar has a kit). I have a 4jh4e and am in the process of installing an alternator dedicated to my anchor windlass. The Yanmar part..... |
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Tony Athens
Jim,
You obviously have more endurance than me.. I´ve made 2 or 3 inquiries with my distributor as a dealer over the last couple of years about some "closely kept secret" 4JH 2nd altern..... |
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Got Diesel
The parts to put a second alternator on the 4JH4E is about $125.00 plus some bolts. That does not include the alternator. There is no kit number. Tim |
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Jim
Tim,
Your information is incorrect and misleading. There is a number it is 099-JH4-ALT-KIT. It is a Yanmar number. It includes many parts, plus more than, "some bolts" such as the cover whi..... |
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Got Diesel
Yes that price does not include a belt cover. My info is correct I looked up these parts my self.. If someone has a Kit it is not a Yanmar Kit but put together by Mac boring or someone. Sorry if the..... |
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Jim
Tim,
To anyone who wants the 2nd alternator kit 099-JH4-ALT-KIT for their 4JH4 Yanmar diesel engine check out the references I gave in my earlier post. Tim, to the fact that you are a Yanmar Distribu..... |
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Got Diesel
Jim I really don´t understand what you are saying. I am not a Yanmar Distributor, I said a dealer. I did´t post all the part numbers but it comes out to a $130. plus the cover. You can call a ..... |
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Volvo: General -
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Newbie needs mechanical advice with Volvo gearbox MS 3B |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:49 PM |
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Cafebloke
Hello world,,
This is my first time here and I am also pretty new to boats generally..
I have had a few holidays on hire boats but a few weeks ago I took the plunge and bought a Birchwood Countess ..... |
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Yanmar:LY Series -
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Mold in Fuel Tanks |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:44 PM |
Nov 17 2009
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David M
I seem to have a pretty bad mold problem in my fuel tanks. I have had the fuel polished but it keeps coming back. It has shut me totally down offshore before and I want to be sure and get it fixed. ..... |
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Nov 17 2009
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Ed
fuel polishing is a waste of $ and time. You need to get into your tanks and clean them out-use antibiotics-and install one of Tony´s bulk high capacity fuel filtration systems. You may have to instal..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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Reddog
If it is a growth issue it is bacteria not mold. If it is in fact bacteria then you have water in there as it will not grow without it. Pull the fuel pickup assembly and get a hose to the bottom of th..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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Carlf
While there will be many who will disagree, I have had excellent results in two separate installations with De-Bug units. The toughest was an old Sabb 18 hp that had no fuel bypass, was in a sailboat..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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David M
What is Tony´s Filtration System? The place I am seeing the biggest problem are my saddle tanks. I am planning on removing the deck and cleaning them. I have not cleaned these tanks yet. I am hopi..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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Ed
Tony´s filtration Sx-( Tony Athens Seaboard marine)- is a multi stage bulk filter system with high capacity spin on units and is addressed often on this site along with articles. The system will abso..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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David M
I installed AlGEX magnetic filters on the motors. Will this help or was that a waste of money? |
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Nov 18 2009
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Ed
My opinion wasted money. The answer clean water free tanks-clean fuel-good antibiotic- and a good multi stage high capacity easy to service filtration system |
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David M
Will the multi stage filtration system slow down my fuel flow to the motors? I have been told to be careful when adding more filters to the boat! I have often thought a filter prior to the racor of ..... |
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Ed
The first line of filters use higher micron elements 30 and 20 or maybe 10 and its a good idea to have a vacuum gauge in system so you know when to change filters- if proper size tubes and fittings u..... |
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Captjohn
The growth in your fuel tanks can only be prevented one way, keep water out of the fuel tanks. That growth occurs at the boundary between the fuel and the water at the bottom of the fuel tank. No wate..... |
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Ed
Its a good idea to keep water out of fuel but not always possible- That is why you need a good bulk filtration system that can handle the common problem. Even if your tanks are dry what about the plac..... |
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David M
I buy most of my fuel from a local bulk supplier! He is a good friend of mine and says thier fuel is clean. I believe the problem started long before I purchased the boat. The previous owner took i..... |
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Ed
Yes there are antibiotic additives biofor and several other brand names. By the way filtering or removing the fuel in your tanks is not enough you have to physically get into tank and scrub it out- if..... |
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Cummins:B Series -
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Fuel Shutoff Valve |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:42 PM |
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Norm
I had to replace fuel shut off Solenoid p/n 3919422 on my 370b that went south. The replacement part (crossed several times) is 4089574 which includes a new mounting bracket. The new mounting bracke..... |
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Detroit:71 Series -
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Throttle Delay |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:39 PM |
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Tomcat
I have JT 671TIB engines with hydraulic throttle delays that were not working. I got the Detroit gages and set them to the specs in my manual. They worked great almost no smoke on acceleration. A pro..... |
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Ski in NC
The delay should have no effect on no load rpm. At no load the rack is probably only around 10-15% travel so the delay would have to be really buggered up to affect no load. What else was changed in..... |
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Mds
Try backing out the buffer screw and see what happens! |
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Tomcat
the shutdown levers were not full open ,getting 2600 no load now. Rack and delay seem ok.
buffers are backed out until the idle is not affected. If I go in any more the idle raises with a hot engine..... |
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Repowering:Luhrs -
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1968 32´ Luhrs |
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Fri Nov 20 09 6:24 PM |
Nov 18 2009
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RracnRod
I am looking at removing the 318 Chryslers from my boat and putting in some diesel engines. Does anyone know of a good diesel engine that would be a good replacement for this boat? It is a 1968 32´ Lu..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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Tom
It would take a lot of money, far more than the boat is worth. I´d guess about $50 - 60k minimum by the time you do all fuel syatems, struts and shafts. For that money you could find a very nice newer..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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RracnRod
Tom,
The 318´s run great so they dont need a rebuild. I am just in the mist of doing a major winter remodel, well lets call it last 2 or 3 winter remodels. I am going to pull the 318´s to repaint th..... |
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RracnRod
Does anyone know much about the Yanmar 4LH 240 hp engine. After searching around that looks like it might be a good replacement.
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Archman
Hey
I am just completing a gas to diesel repower of a 1990 pacemaker 36 (454 gassers to twim b series cummins)
Understand one thing and that is that it is considerably bigger job then you imagine....... |
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Eddy G.
I repowered with Yanmar 4LHA 240´s three years ago in a 28´Bertram. Great engines, but no longer available due to emission requirements. Seaboard Marine has what might be the last two for sale right..... |
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RracnRod
I found a Luhrs today in Alamitos shipyard that did the same repower I want to do. Remove 318´s and put Yanmars in. They used the Yanmar 140´s but I think I will put bigger in. The guy said it cost ne..... |
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Tony D
If you can find the LHA240 engines used, good luck. New even better. Please be aware... you need $70k IF you want a great outcome. Less... you get a lesser outcome. There are no cheap good repowe..... |
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Dansboat777
Hey Rodney, good luck with your project. I´m doing the same with a 35ft Sun runner. I´m going with cummins power. The main reasons are availability of parts and dependability. I am still researching m..... |
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RracnRod
Thanks Dan for the insight. Maybe I need to be looking at more the one type of power plant.I would like to stay small so I have room and less weight, however stay near the 200-240hp range. I own a mac..... |
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Dansboat777
Hey Rodney,yes I´m hoping to keep my engine costs to under $20,000. Living in Oklahoma,(pick-up truck country) cummins 6bta´s of all models are easy to come by.If you like, I will send you an e-mail w..... |
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