I have the same engines so I'm very interested in this topic. Why is his rebuilt engine the same cost as having someone rebuild yours? Who...
Yes, change it to the correct thermostat for the engine. Not sure if it would be 195 or not but definitely in that range. The 145 is a...
Fresh water cooled (heat exchanger) engine would be 185 degrees. Sea Water cooled (no heat exchanger) engine 145 degrees.
This post brings up an interesting issue. Back in the old days a skilled tech could spot a momentary bad connection by watching how fast the...
I'm sorry I really can't. I've been diesel for 6 years now and my current mechanic only does diesel work. I did most of the work myself on the...
How does it respond the next time out? Does it run ok for a while and then start to lose power? This would be indicative of a fuel delivery...
carb or fuel injection? I'd check fuel pressure. A weak fuel pump may not deliver enough fuel to keep the carb bowl full at cruise rpm. At...
As an owner of a Striker 44 (also named Battlewagon but no relation:)) I've followed the attempts to bring back Striker Yachts from various...
You do realize that most recreational engines are at fully loaded or are overloaded as installed by the boat manufactures? Maybe not at sea...
It should be no problem. After all you are just helping out HER father right? It's the only decent thing to do.
Hate to say it but that stolen truck probably went down the road to steal somebody else's boat.
It is common to simply weld a thru-hull onto a metal hulled vessel. Or rather to simply weld a piece of pipe of the same material as the hull....
I'm not sure of the interior layout on that model but you might consider changing that window in the lower aft cabin to a door/hatch. It should...
DD specs probably recommend coolant change every 2 years for that engine. Also new thermostats every two years. There is an on-line cooling...
There is no need to detune. The most you could do is replace the injectors with much smaller ones and that MIGHT save you a couple of percent in...
That is good to hear. I was concerned they would be only doing repairs and parts and just talking about building boats like some other "rescued"...
That is a nice marina and we've always enjoyed staying there but I really don't see them having the capacity to build many boats at that facility....
Putting a lubricant on the impeller and housing always helps. I generally use dishwashing soap because it's handy and it won't harm the rubber....
This is probably the best/strictest moderated forum I have seen. The hard work is appreciated by most of us. There are many forums where...
My Dad, being old school, would have have to point out that if it runs on compressed air it is a motor and not an engine.
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