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- Mar 6th, '15, 20:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Packing Nut
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12697
Re: Packing Nut
Paul If I am reading and understand the problem correctly.......I understand that the threads inside of the nut are Buggered up and will not screw onto the packing gland. If this is correct I have a suggestion......first of all, are you sure that you don't have too much packing in the box? I cannot ...
- Feb 17th, '15, 21:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: just joined your sight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1697
Re: just joined your sight
Welcome aboard!
hb
hb
- Feb 15th, '15, 23:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To all my friends in the frozen north
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9565
Re: To all my friends in the frozen north
I need the Deep South brothers to open the door and let some warm air up is way. Can only imagine when all this melts, BH The doors are wide open Bobby! ! Watched the thermometer tag 28 degrees in Central Florida this weekend. The "Spring Thaw" is sure to flood the Mississippi River Valley as well ...
- Jan 26th, '15, 23:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: for you hot rodders
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6059
Re: for you hot rodders
Very nice Bob.....love the Chevy Orange! ! !
hb
hb
- Jan 17th, '15, 23:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northeast rendevous
- Replies: 144
- Views: 85539
Re: Northeast rendevous
Congrats to ya Dug.......Jo Ann and I had 2 "Curtain Climbers" and I have to say they both are the "Apple of My Eye" as I am sure Dug or Dugette will be to you too.
hb
hb
- Jan 8th, '15, 18:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DD 12V71TI question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2867
Re: DD 12V71TI question
Its been 25 years since I had my hands on a DD Diesel. So what I am telling you is OLD information. Some of the Detroit's had a single piece piston.....may be the 53 Series but most of the ones I have rebuilt had a 2 piece piston and I think they refered to them as "Crosshead Piston's". I am pretty ...
- Jan 8th, '15, 13:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DD 12V71TI question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2867
Re: DD 12V71TI question
Personally I like the engines. I have tuned and worked on several of them in Work Boats and in over the road trucks......and completely overhauled 3 V12-71's. Other than the fact that they are "Old Technology" (and leak oil) the engines are work horses. I do know that some of the external parts, pip...
- Jan 6th, '15, 20:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 37 finished
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20876
Re: Bertram 37 finished
She's beautiful Gert.....
hb
hb
- Jan 5th, '15, 21:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: that time again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11925
Re: that time again
Brings back good memories......I really enjoyed building my engines. The anticipation of that first boat ride was quite motivating! ! !
hb
hb
- Jan 2nd, '15, 08:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Breed of Turbo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1327
Re: New Breed of Turbo
How bout the winner gets a Hampster and a Squeeky Running wheel!!!.....LOL!
- Dec 29th, '14, 21:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Breed of Turbo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1327
New Breed of Turbo
Better place your orders right away to avoid the waiting list.....LOL! ! !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hEQbGRJ_Q
hb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hEQbGRJ_Q
hb
- Dec 28th, '14, 21:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport 2013 pic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1608
Re: Greenport 2013 pic
Walter was quite a guy!!!
I always looked forward to a conversation with him at the rendezvous.......he had such a good view of life.
hb
I always looked forward to a conversation with him at the rendezvous.......he had such a good view of life.
hb
- Dec 27th, '14, 23:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft alignment question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2425
Re: Shaft alignment question
John Before you starts shifting the engine around its very important to know if the "Shaft Coupling Face" is square with the shaft....if the coupling is not precisely fitted to the shaft you CANNOT achieve a good alignment. Its very easy to check this..... Clean the faces of the gear coupling and th...
- Dec 20th, '14, 14:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Transmission noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5474
Re: Transmission noise
Thanks for the follow up......always good to hear final results
hb
hb
- Dec 4th, '14, 12:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4094
Re: New Member
Welcome to the board Ron.....your in good company here! !
"Silverchevy".....is there a story behind the name?
hb
"Silverchevy".....is there a story behind the name?
hb
- Nov 27th, '14, 19:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport 2013 pic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1608
- Nov 24th, '14, 18:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mercruiser 350 starting problem
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15978
Re: Mercruiser 350 starting problem
May be I missed it but, is the ignition Electronic or Breaker Point Ignition?
hb
hb
- Nov 14th, '14, 20:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Game Fishing Journal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 832
Re: Big Game Fishing Journal
Way to go Cort and JP......Proud Papa! ! !
hb
hb
- Nov 10th, '14, 14:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Transmission noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5474
Re: Transmission noise
Sooooo......any word yet?..........just curious.
hb
hb
- Nov 5th, '14, 22:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Transmission noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5474
Re: Transmission noise
I'm worried about the point load of a 4x4 post to hold up the rear of the engine. A small hydraulic jack sitting on a makeshift platform in the bildge and a 1x4 between the oil pan and the jack will hold up the engine just fine.....safely and without damage to anything Or Fabricate an "A Frame" ove...
- Nov 1st, '14, 22:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Transmission noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5474
Re: Transmission noise
I would not rebuild the transmission without first checking out other possibilities. I cannot think of anything in the Velvet Drive, itself, that would make the Clicking noises that you describe. My first thougths are the Drive Plate is cracked or broken, but they usually just rattle at idle. At 230...
- Oct 31st, '14, 15:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Generator capacity calculation
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2168
Re: Generator capacity calculation
I think its as simple of adding up the Wattage of all appliances that you are currently running.....plus the wattage of anything that you forsee adding.....then add about 50% to your total........then go shopping. Things that are "Hard Starting" such as refrigerator compressors and electric motors g...
- Oct 30th, '14, 16:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6bt cummins
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20442
Re: 6bt cummins
Just remember that Speed and Power cost money $$$$$$$$$$$$.......soooooooo........How fast did you say you want to go!?!?!?....LOL
hb
hb
- Oct 29th, '14, 22:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6bt cummins
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20442
Re: 6bt cummins
My thoughts are.....these engines have Turbos and are 210 HP. I believe that adding a Freshwater aftercooler and turning the fuel up a notch or so will crank out 250 HP.
hb
hb
- Oct 28th, '14, 20:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6bt cummins
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20442
Re: 6bt cummins
the trannys that came with the motors are twin disc 502-1 1.54 :1 10 degree angle are these something I should rebuild and use or are they antiquated I would run the Twin Disc......they worked well once upon a time and will work well once again....the only thing I do not know is the cost of rebuild...
- Oct 28th, '14, 07:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6bt cummins
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20442
Re: 6bt cummins
Everybody has their "Majic Potion" for penetrant......the favorite among the majority on this site is CX....and it truly works great.....long time ago Seafoam came in an aerosol can and worked very well. I use the Liquid form of Seafoam in my motorcycle and other small engines.....I think it will al...
- Oct 27th, '14, 20:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6bt cummins
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20442
Re: 6bt cummins
Don't look bad to me.....I assume the "Red" fluid in the cylinders is either Red Diesel fuel or ATF.
I see a slight bit of rust on #6.....be sure to check the Exhaust Elbow for interior deterioation.
hb
I see a slight bit of rust on #6.....be sure to check the Exhaust Elbow for interior deterioation.
hb
- Oct 25th, '14, 07:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sea Trial!!! + video
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6647
Re: Sea Trial!!! + video
Many congrats to ya Jimmy......
hb
hb
- Oct 21st, '14, 20:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Long awaited splash down is coming this week
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2247
Re: Long awaited splash down is coming this week
Nice, Jimmy!
She's a beauty......I know your proud! !
hb
She's a beauty......I know your proud! !
hb
- Oct 13th, '14, 08:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prop rotation on B-28
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1220
Re: Prop rotation on B-28
Personally I don't think it matters......I think the performance will be the same either way.....especially on "Outdrives"/"Outboards" But......understand this only my opinion based on my simple minded way of thinking.... Like you I am anxious to hear what the experts say.....this question has come ...
- Oct 5th, '14, 20:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9742
Re: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
Matt This whole idea of using the ZF gear started with the idea that the gears would be a step towards a diesel conversion in the future...... I don't think the ZF 45's will stand up to Cummins engines in the 250+ HP range.....and not sure about other engine choices..... My opinion would be to repai...
- Oct 5th, '14, 17:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9742
Re: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
Matt.....I don't know nutin bout the ZF 45's......Most here that have the ZF gears are running the IRM 220's and most with the Downangle output shaft and in the diesel applications both engines turn Standard Rotation.....its as simple as running one transmission in "Forward" and one in "Reverse" to ...
- Oct 4th, '14, 21:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9742
Re: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
Matt.....I'm not exactly sure but I think changing to ZF would mean a good bit on Mount Work......I am thinking that you have the 72 Series BW gears......and if this is true the input shaft is on the same centerline as the output shaft......the ZF (220) gear is designed so that the output shaft cent...
- Oct 1st, '14, 19:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B 28 trivia - SOLVED
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8012
Re: B 28 trivia - SOLVED
As for the prize......my guess is that you will let the winner of this contest come repair the hole for you......
Or may be a....one of a kind.... "Rat Skin Hat"! ! !
hb
Or may be a....one of a kind.... "Rat Skin Hat"! ! !
hb
- Sep 29th, '14, 11:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9742
Re: She's alive! ....sorta...trans issue
Just for a thought..... The last time I rebuilt a BW gear was about 10 years ago. As I remember, a "Soft Parts" kit was around $100. Its also worth the additional $20/$30 bucks to replace the "Release Spring" in the forward clutch pack......helps stop walking in neutral. Their not difficult to rebui...
- Sep 26th, '14, 10:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 37 Progress II
- Replies: 36
- Views: 15263
Re: 37 Progress II
Looks great Gert......
hb
hb
- Sep 21st, '14, 19:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chimera
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10476
Re: Chimera
Sweet! !
hb
hb
- Sep 17th, '14, 20:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: There Will be Another
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9452
Re: There Will be Another
Well dang Rocky......hate to hear the news...... Just don't give up. These 31's are getting less expensive everyday and I am sure there is one out there with your name on her, somewhere. Anymore you can buy a already running 31 for much less than you can purchase a project 31 and restore her. To hav...
- Sep 12th, '14, 19:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crewless ships on the horizon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 923
Re: Crewless ships on the horizon
Funny you say what you did.......when I work, I work......when I talk, I talk.....but NEVER at the same time.....my simple mind cannot do both at the same time without poking my eye out......In fact the guys at work think I am pissedoff when I don't talk....I simply have to concentrate....and thats ...
- Sep 12th, '14, 17:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crewless ships on the horizon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 923
Re: Crewless ships on the horizon
It's like in my business...the holy grail is lights out operation. Load up the machines with material, change out to new sharp tooling, empty the chip drums, kill the lights and go home. Carl Funny story.....We actually have several jobs that we run "Lights Out".....and your right.....when it works...
- Sep 11th, '14, 20:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crewless ships on the horizon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 923
Re: Crewless ships on the horizon
That's pretty cool Frank.....I can see it happening.....not a surprise.
Guess thats Autopilot on steroids....
hb
Guess thats Autopilot on steroids....
hb
- Sep 6th, '14, 21:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: batterys / chargers / switch question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5968
Re: batterys / chargers / switch question
I do have a 4 port battery chargerMatt wrote:so you have a 4 port battery charger?
http://www.dualpro.com/media/pdf/PS4b%20insert.pdf
hb
- Sep 6th, '14, 19:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black Box Generated 3D Reconstruction of Hudson Landing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 660
Re: Black Box Generated 3D Reconstruction of Hudson Landing
Since the day of that "Great Landing" I have considered Sully one of Americas greatest heros.....
Cool video.....thanks for sharing
hb
Cool video.....thanks for sharing
hb
- Sep 5th, '14, 12:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: batterys / chargers / switch question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5968
Re: batterys / chargers / switch question
Matt
My opinion is to have 4 batteries just as you spelled out......one for each engine, one for the generator and one (or a pair) for the house.
Not sure what the long term success will be yet.....but I used a smaller battery for starting the genset......may last....may not...time will tell.
hb
My opinion is to have 4 batteries just as you spelled out......one for each engine, one for the generator and one (or a pair) for the house.
Not sure what the long term success will be yet.....but I used a smaller battery for starting the genset......may last....may not...time will tell.
hb
- Sep 1st, '14, 20:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 37 progress
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6271
Re: Bertram 37 progress
You don't "Drag Around" do you Gert!?!?!?
The hull sides are one of my favorite colors......although I am really leaning towards Seafoam Green the next time I spray my hullsides..
Keep us posted.....I'm sure she will be a beaut ! !
hb
The hull sides are one of my favorite colors......although I am really leaning towards Seafoam Green the next time I spray my hullsides..
Keep us posted.....I'm sure she will be a beaut ! !
hb
- Aug 28th, '14, 19:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the Hot Rodders....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1826
Re: For the Hot Rodders....
If that sucker runs as good as it looks......it'll be a SCREAMER!!
Hb
Hb
- Aug 28th, '14, 19:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello Folks!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3914
Re: Hello Folks!
Now I am not sure where I am......Left or Right, Uptown or Downtown, Across town or in the Next Town...... Actually I reside on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in South Alabama......right Down (or maybe its UP) here in the DEEP DEEP SOUFF...... Keep us posted with your project BTW......where in the ...
- Aug 28th, '14, 10:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello Folks!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3914
Re: Hello Folks!
Welcome..........jump on in here.......nice to have a representation from our area........I just a little to the left of ya
Your gonna like it here.....
hb
Your gonna like it here.....
hb
- Aug 25th, '14, 21:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SORRY GUYS !!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7163
Re: SORRY GUYS !!
Well at least its not a Hatter-ass..... Having the privilege of spending a few hours on a 37 I can agree that its a very comfortable ride. But your 31 was/is a very classy girl......I am sure you will miss her and the new owner will turn a lot of heads. I have often thought that my next boat would b...
- Aug 22nd, '14, 18:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member, getting started
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10304
Re: New member, getting started
I like this post......brings back memories of my "Dream Boat"...... The only thing that can compare with my excitment the day I purchased DeNada.....was the day Brewester posted 2 Cummins RTO's......and I sealed the deal on the engines. Enjoying projects on these boats (no matter how large or small)...