Ah , would have been nice to have mentioned that in the opening post ....current state of play re what’s been chucked at it . In that case as per...
Could it be a bit of radial play and or turbo bearing wear ? More so with the 2nd turbo in the sequence .....it can’t catch as easy as when it was...
The localised pencil anode system can work fine as you have experienced with other manufacturers and especially generators ......if the bimetallic...
So the Two anodic protection regimes need to be handled differently. With MAN you don’t need to fresh water flush indeed the higher concentration...
MAN s do have galvanic protection but it’s a totally different and 100 % reliable system ....transom anodes . This is tricky to get your head...
Yes I could forward see the potential issues , hence sticking with “ au naturel “
I have gold valve covers on 2876 circa 2003 .They are pitted .Initially I painted them with a shiny gold but a couple of seasons later .....heat...
They ( gyros ) are only really effective at anchor or displacement speeds - stop roll etc .keeps your plates on the table if another boats wake...
If you appreciate the importance of dead rise look at Itama , Magnum and Otam . The build quality of the ones in the age range the threads about...
Inlet .50 , exhaust .60 mm I’ve just done them on my inline 6 .Being modular in design I,am pretty sure the heads are the same .
The gold are not painted, the alloy is gold here’s the inside of one .
Oil should be changed annually because the oil's additive package deteriorates over time and gets further used up holding contaminants in...
Great post Pascal . Just opened up both ends of my 32 A EU spec Marinco ,s to find the boat end earth disconnected. Wire was in the clamp ,it...
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Take a look at the Itama range . Maybe an older 54/56 ? with V12 MANs All Itama are heavy, solid ,central engine mounted ,low superstructure and...
3 x sets of Raybans - looking @ the anchor .All lost in the weed . Yes had string etc . It’s been a few years now and I think I,am finally...
Seen them struggle with average waves in the Cote d Azur . There’s a lot here mostly bought and flagged Dutch . I think they have a shallow...
I think YOU need a “demo trip “ no obligation . Reason - just explain your situation. Ie sail boat to mobo and wonder how they ride / noise /...
We have 2876 - 700 Hp Are the 610 Hp an early derivative of this 12 L straight 6 ? If so they are bomb proof . I run mine at 1760rmp in a...
The 21 v sounds low . My 24 v MAN,s bat gauges are usually 28 v + For me I would be looking @ the batteries and the connects + earth straps on the...
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