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by LesBrown
Aug 29th, '16, 09:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat.
Replies: 224
Views: 809728

Re: Capt Pat.

Mike, thanks for the bio, Bruce thanks for letting us know. Is there going to be any type of service here in San Antonio? I am local and would like to pay respects to a Great Man that we all loved and respected. Please let me know. Thanks Les Brown
by LesBrown
Aug 21st, '16, 08:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water in Oil...
Replies: 28
Views: 13687

Re: Water in Oil...

Many years ago in a past life I had a small block chevy that was getting water in the oil. Ran perfect, this was a race engine, finally found that it had a pin hole leak low in the cylinder below the ring travel area. water was running down the side of the cylinder into the sump. Finally found it by...
by LesBrown
Aug 10th, '16, 06:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat.
Replies: 224
Views: 809728

Re: Goodbye Faithful...

Capt Pat, I am also at a loss for words. Tim and I are the closest to you, being we are here in central Texas so if there is anything that we can do for you or your family, please let us know. I enjoyed the lunch we had together late last year in Llano. You are going to be missed by many of us. Agai...
by LesBrown
May 23rd, '16, 09:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marly
Replies: 24
Views: 9008

Re: Marly

Hey Dug, one of my rescue dogs, Jaz, had a similar problem with leaking urine when she was laying down. She would not know that it was happening until she would get up, vet told me it happens in large breed dogs that have been spayed. There are pills that can help with it, man i still miss that girl...
by LesBrown
Jul 31st, '15, 08:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rev counter Q
Replies: 8
Views: 4744

Re: Rev counter Q

The wire could be broken inside the insulation right at the connector. When you move it, it will make contact for a short time and then lose contact. LB
by LesBrown
Jul 20th, '15, 11:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Detroit Diesel 8.2 Parts Help
Replies: 10
Views: 5038

Re: Detroit Diesel 8.2 Parts Help

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/4-flex-pipe
Try the above ebay site you might find something there
by LesBrown
Feb 6th, '15, 16:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The boys at Brewer Street Boatworks in Newport are crankin!
Replies: 56
Views: 20583

Re: The boys at Brewer Street Boatworks in Newport are crank

Dug is that replacement front glass a one off or some ones production piece? The boat is looking good. LB
by LesBrown
Aug 8th, '14, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebuilt 6BTA
Replies: 0
Views: 1140

Rebuilt 6BTA

Has anybody used Seamaster Marine in Florida for their motors. Looking for input good or bad. Or any other rebuilders out there. LB
by LesBrown
Jul 18th, '14, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

Ok I understand now. Les
by LesBrown
Jul 17th, '14, 10:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic
Replies: 16
Views: 2449

Re: A Holy Crap B31

Hey Pat when and where are you going to get that much rain down here? Please spread that ladder out, we would hate to see it slip out from under you coming or going. Les
by LesBrown
Jul 17th, '14, 07:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

Tony All of the external grounds will be reinstalled when we finish the retrofit. What I am talking about in the picture above you can see a flat copper strap laying in the bottom of the tank. These straps were tabbed to the fiberglass of the inside of the tank. The one attached to the fill port is ...
by LesBrown
Jul 16th, '14, 09:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

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by LesBrown
Jul 16th, '14, 08:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

Couldn't we do that externally instead of internally and achieve the same thing? I don't see where the internal straps attach to any thing. Les
by LesBrown
Jul 16th, '14, 07:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

The boat has a 170 gallon tank in it now we plan on adding to the top of it to bring it up to around 220 gallons. What are the grounding straps attached to that are inside the tank? Les
by LesBrown
Jul 14th, '14, 11:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: Opinion of Fuel Tank

Thanks Pat, I felt sure of it but it is nice to know for sure. The renovations are going on at a faster pace Tim had a clean report last check up. He is now motivated to the max. Do you have any templates to cut down the engine stringers to install Cummins?
by LesBrown
Jul 14th, '14, 09:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion of Fuel Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Opinion of Fuel Tank

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by LesBrown
May 19th, '14, 07:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red and Black Marlin
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Re: Red and Black Marlin

80.00
by LesBrown
May 14th, '14, 07:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red and Black Marlin
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Re: Red and Black Marlin

60.00 and I will pick it up,
by LesBrown
Feb 14th, '14, 08:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "ALPHA"
Replies: 11
Views: 3294

Re: The "ALPHA"

Slow but sure, Tim is back in treatment for his cancer, I will be pulling power out in the next few weeks along with the tank. Prayers are needed for Tim. LB
by LesBrown
Sep 18th, '13, 06:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new outboard needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2639

Re: new outboard needed

John we are Yamaha dealers in San Antonio, call me at 210 275-5415. We might be able to help you out. Les Brown
by LesBrown
Apr 16th, '13, 09:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "ALPHA"
Replies: 11
Views: 3294

Re: The "ALPHA"

The boat currently has big block chevs, but will get diesels during the refit. Probably Cummins. She has a/c in the cabin and will get a genset also. This is a complete refit from top to bottom, stem to stern. Will be glassing in the front windows and one piece side windows, she has a aftermarket de...
by LesBrown
Apr 15th, '13, 15:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "ALPHA"
Replies: 11
Views: 3294

The "ALPHA"

Hello to all in the sandbox, well after many years of lurking here, this is my first post. A good fried and I have aquired a B31 FBSF. Have not got to the hull # yet but will be there very soon. This boat has been on the hard at South Padre for over two years. This last Friday we brought her to her ...