If you must shop for an old Hatteras with Detroits, Look for the series 71 engines. Way more forgiving, less temperamental.
One exhaust manifold? That is one, 3 port log? Same manifold that fits a 6V92TA?
Sadly, no surveyor has a crystal ball. They can report as to what they find and based on their experience or support from people in the know,...
That included the yard, heavy work and what else?
From post #8; Rebuilding these engines start at $3k per lung and goes up quickly from there. That is not including R&R of the engine or heavy...
8V92 @ 750,,,, 93.5 HP per cylinder. Just about becoming an engine I have been trying to explain for you to avoid. IMO, this is a high...
Back to the leeky's question in post #59, we have managed our 59' fat Bert well on docking and pushing the bow around well with out thrusters. We...
Naw, then the cans of Whoop Asp come out..
The 34 series is a great Cat engine line. Still supported well. Just you usually find the 3406 or 3412s. The 34 V8 was just not installed in a lot...
Liquid Courage??
Look at the HP per Cylinder ratio. 6V92s start at 250Hp and Penske stopped these at 625HP. Others took it further. The 625HP, 6V92TIAB-DDEC has...
Yep
I have avoided comments on passerelles. They look like an event waiting to happen. Others (rarely spotted) look some what safe but I'm not...
Remember that first V-8 Chevy you got when you were young? 2 barrel carb, maybe 140 HP, ran great and if you cared (cheap fuel) good MPG. Then...
I am a Detroit guy. However, I never suggest strung out 92s. Not a lot of them around but the 3408 is just a little better than the 92s. Something...
Have your tech ensure a run voltage is getting to the run solenoid. Mounted on the rear of the injector pump. While it is connected, get a pointy...
Well, lots of the stuff offers protection for the engine in case of low oil or no raw/cooling water. Other bits of stuff offers easier starting...
Ah, the ole 3TNE. Darn good Yanmar engine. I'm in Satsuma, just to your Sou-West. Lets talk a lil more about suddenly stopped running. Was just...
Lots of these newer floating docks still suck. This is a popular marina in Jax. The corner is filled with a Dock Dox keeping most motor boats from...
Rats. That just blew my budget with them involved. Thanks for the open ear. ,rc
