There should always be a nylon backing between the hull and the chain. If you let out all the chain and still can not clear the emergency event,...
The more stuff up stairs, he more she will roll. Old heaver engines will help reduce this some but sucks fuel and your check book. Newer engines...
What engines? Options? tower?
I remember 16v92 and the last 24v71 were red. S&S rings a bell but not positive who did it. I kinda thought it was a last Penski (Pi**Off)...
Yep
Hard to say. Who knows what brand of paint is on there now. DD didn't start using white till later Penski years. J/T, Covington, Pan-tropic and...
Another thread reminded me of a Cat issue. Old 3412 white painted turbo air tubes kept turning brown. Really looked like poo, old, abused and sad....
Hang on, I forgot we were talking about old Detroits. Some of my above examples may not apply. I went off in Cat world. Cummins may apply to my...
Easy to clean from the black after cooler housing, black air tubes, black rocker covers, fuel lines, water lines, serial number tags, pulley &...
I was trying to suggest staying away from the canned spray paint. The cans of Cat paint (not spray) only comes in gallons. The Rust-Oleum does...
Ole DD heavy also taught me to grease gaskets vs glue or dry. Helps the gasket flow or settle under compression. Aids in water proofing. Years...
The un-cooled exhaust pipe from the head to the water cooled log (manifold) will burn off any paint. You will smell a burnt paint odor for a bit...
Lack of proper watches on both boats and failure to act on either boat. I am guessing the boat anchored in a ships turning basin and all had brain...
If you can not get to it from the obove drawer or adjacent door, get a BFH and punch thru the center. This will destroy the catch but release the...
Rust-Oleum gloss white. Brushed or micro sprayed. Not from their spray can unless you want Everything covered in white. There was a Cat owner...
Guys. That is great stuff. It further proves that we can Adapt & Overcome.
still doing the job for about 40 years. Good show.
I'm not there this week?
Yes, Sometimes, even the best dancers need some support or help while (working) under way.
Forgot about these guys. Other than an old VDO catalog, Liquordale Speed O is a great resource. ,rc
