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- Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:23 pm
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Machine shop for cylinder head service in Atlanta Area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10250
Re: Machine shop for cylinder head service in Atlanta Area
David Ball at Ball Machine in Lilburn is a champion machinist. He has done many jobs for me both personally and professionally. I have absolutely no qualms in recommending him.
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:20 pm
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Machine shop for cylinder head service in Atlanta Area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10250
Re: Machine shop for cylinder head service in Atlanta Area
Maybe Dover got better. I had a terrible experience with them. They left media in my Mercedes 280SE head which ruined the engine.
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:02 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Raw water system diagnosis
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9950
Re: Raw water system diagnosis
It has been my experience that the strainer bowl will fill all by itself if the way to the source is clear. Perhaps the under hull pickup is blocked or the hose to it will not flow. Try back flushing the line to the strainer.
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:37 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19578
Re: Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
Thanks Maestro. I'll give them a call.
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:36 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19578
Re: Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
I found the gasket at Autozone for about $2 and change. They had a 70 mm t'stat for roughly $12 but it was a 160.
- Tue May 31, 2016 6:40 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19578
Where can I get a proper thermostat ?
Anyone have a line on the whereabouts of a proper 2.5 inch 140 degree thermostat ? They seem to be made of that elusive material "unobtainium ".
- Sat May 28, 2016 3:44 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Starter Removal NOT GOOD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22122
Re: Starter Removal NOT GOOD
With the solenoid engaged try tapping the body of the starter lightly with a smallish hammer in the area of the brushes. The object is to vibrate stuck brushes. I've had some success with this seemingly barbaric technique.
- Sun May 01, 2016 3:45 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Changing oil queations
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12416
Re: Changing oil queations
West Marine has an excellent vacuum pump that will suck the oil out of your engines in minutes. Mine is four years old and going strong. I also use it on my lawn mower. No mess, no fuss.
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:47 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Bilge blower recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14664
Re: Bilge blower recommendations?
Rule in line bilge blowers in Fastjeffs' boat (according to on board literature) draw 4.3 amps and require a 7 amp in line fuse. Therefore, were you to light off two blowers at the same time and, allowing for surge, a 15 amp breaker would supply a verdant field of energy. Does this answer the questi...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:57 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Bilge blower recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14664
Re: Bilge blower recommendations?
The literature is on the boat. I will be there Saturday and I will report the findings to you Saturday evening. I'd be there Friday but, I fear, work intrudes.