Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2010, 06:10
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,687
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 November 2009, 18:26
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Replies: 71
Views: 11,875
Sorry to hear about your blown engine, sounds...
Sorry to hear about your blown engine, sounds like a nightmare.
My Pacific is fitted with the solenoid activated air shut off flap over the turbo.
It is energised to close, so you need the power on...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 August 2009, 13:34
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
04 September 2008, 22:06
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,905
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Forum: Engines & props
12 August 2008, 06:54
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,359
Speed sounds about right to me, rpm may be a...
Speed sounds about right to me, rpm may be a little high usually around 2600, but nothing I would be really concerned about.
Mine would lean to stbd if the trim was not right, if it just pulls to...
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Forum: Engines & props
03 March 2008, 12:49
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,693
Nero,
Mine does exactly the same, its a...
Nero,
Mine does exactly the same, its a 250hp Ford Sabre with less than 50 hrs since rebuild, I have had the injectors overhauled pump checked etc..
It doesnt use any oil but when it is cold the...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 February 2007, 14:37
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Mike, any joy? I would have thought the guys at...
Mike, any joy? I would have thought the guys at Mermaid would have put you right, they are very good as Pete said.
I have taken my injector pumps off a few times without major mishaps, so feel free...
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Forum: Engines & props
22 February 2007, 22:35
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,745
I tried Soltron and didnt have much success, my...
I tried Soltron and didnt have much success, my filters still clogged up.
The solution was to empty the tank with a vacuum oil changer to get all the gunge out, which I do not think was excessive, I...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 January 2007, 15:57
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,928
I fitted some over a year ago and have had no...
I fitted some over a year ago and have had no problems even with regular salt water dips.
I also fitted an extra oil seal at the back of the hub to stop any water ingress and loss of grease etc.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 July 2006, 18:17
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,012
Hi Will,
I have the original flap fitted over...
Hi Will,
I have the original flap fitted over the turbo and it is really effective so much so that I have only tested it at low revs as the engine seems to come to a complete stop instantly. Good to...
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Forum: RIB gallery
10 April 2006, 16:30
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,031
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 August 2005, 12:28
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,278
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 July 2005, 08:32
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,046
I have a 15hp Mariner which I mount directly on...
I have a 15hp Mariner which I mount directly on the transom. When its not in use I remove it from the transom and strap it to the back of the engine box, I have quite a bit of room there as the boat...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 May 2005, 11:14
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,424
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Forum: Engines & props
27 May 2005, 10:53
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,424
Des, I can get to all the internals of the leg,...
Des, I can get to all the internals of the leg, but the gap between the leg and the bulkheads either side is next to nothing I can just about get the tip of my finger in the gap to feel that there is...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 May 2005, 10:14
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,424
When I removed the ram from the boat I removed...
When I removed the ram from the boat I removed the outer pins and unscrewed the ram from the outer housing leaving the outer housing attached to the boat, not sure if this is the best idea but my...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 May 2005, 18:17
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,424
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Forum: RIB gallery
30 March 2005, 19:59
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
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Forum: RIB gallery
29 March 2005, 17:23
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
Reading this thread brought back some good...
Reading this thread brought back some good memories, I stayed on HMS Kent a few times which was there before the Bristol, and your right the march to breakfast was a pain, but I would thoroughly...
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Forum: Other stuff
20 March 2005, 14:30
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,801
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Forum: Engines & props
18 March 2005, 19:47
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Thanks Pete,
I didnt expect the bilges to stay...
Thanks Pete,
I didnt expect the bilges to stay clean for long, but a bit longer than they have! I only cleaned them because it was my new toy and I was feeling all keen! :D
I could borrow a hand...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 March 2005, 19:29
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Thanks for your help guys,
Decided to change...
Thanks for your help guys,
Decided to change the oil and filter first thing, the oil was no problem used a BP turbo diesel engine oil 15/40 viscosity.
The filter though thats another story, could...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 March 2005, 19:55
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Thanks Neville,
I will give it another go...
Thanks Neville,
I will give it another go tomorrow and let it warm up thoroughly before checking with another gauge.
The oil level was normal but I will check that again to make sure!
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Forum: Engines & props
17 March 2005, 17:43
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
Thanks Pete,
I plan to go out again tomorrow so...
Thanks Pete,
I plan to go out again tomorrow so I shall put a mechanical gauge straight on the block, If that reads high then I will do an oil and filter change, I didnt go to full throttle as the...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 March 2005, 17:14
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,290
P22 Oil Pressure
Hi, Took my Pacific to sea for the first time today and noticed that the oil pressure was at about 5 to 5.5 Bar (6 bar is full scale!) is this excessive? :eh:
The engine was quite warm about 60 deg...
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