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The o-ring stuff looks the same as Bruce described

Amazing, isn't it.

Bruce

JC, I use a press for shafts and bearings and don't have a problem. A portable screw type bearing puller can be very tough to remove items. Unless you see a bearing cage that came apart or a galled roller, doubt thats where the noise was. I would look at the damper plate first. There should be no pl...

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Well if I get to use it a few times, that wouldn't be so bad. I got a nice set of Steyers in mind for that project. We'll see if I get outbid. I have a set budget in mind and most likely some tard will come in at the last minute and outbid everyone else. It's happend quite a bit to me. I don't need ...

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Mike, Their lube is good but did poor on corrosion protection. I use shooters choice products for bore cleaners. As long as you oil the bore after the copper cleaner, you won't have a problem. CX red works good as a bore cleaner for powder residue and penetrant. The product that scores at or very ne...

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thought you were the guy that was gonna drive inland till you got to a place where no one knew what a boat was....and live there

Repower and resale my friend.

Bruce

John, Remove 3 bolts holding the neutral saftey switch plate on. There will be a plate inside once that is off. Then remove shift handle. Spool valve will push out thru the N safety switch hole. Replace oring on valve, oil and insert the way it came out. Replace gasket on the safety switch plate and...

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The stock is too long to fit in a dishwasher and I already have it cleaned of cosmoline. I'm in the sanding and finishing stage.

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Wellington man dies after being pinned behind boat By ALLYSON BIRD Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, August 22, 2007 PALM BEACH GARDENS - A 60-year-old Wellington man died after being pinned between his boat's dive platform and a seawall at the Soverel Harbour Marina Wednesday morning. Thomas ...

Bruce

Bob,
Very nice.
Looking to keep them original.
I like old Mausers.

Bruce

I just put a bid on the boat. We'll see if my high sticks.

Bruce

Rawleigh,

Refinishing a stock from a 1945 8mm Turkish mauser and a 1942 Austrian 7x57 Mauser who's actions and barrel's are like new.
Bought them years ago packed in cosmoline so the stocks are nasty.

Blueing is like new. That crap really works good.

Thanks for all the tips.

Bruce

I have used it since the 70's. Still got a gallon container from then.

Not as good as CX red as the Judge already said.

Bruce

John, Depends on the application and what fits who I use. When your done, always check the exhaust back pressure at the engine to confirm system is proper. Back pressure and higher cylinder temps is a real quick way to the engine grave yard. Two best things you can do for any engine is proper air in...

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you can drive a bertram 31 all day at 40 all you need is a12 to 15 degree positive rake on the props and the bert will maintain a perfect bow proud profile Be carefull about making absolutes. Forward weight problems will nose over a 31 to the point where the forward V acts like a rudder keeping the...

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I'm putting 420hp cats in my B35 and had intended on using a 6" exhaust until I read the spec's on the mufflers which say I'll need 8" exhaust.

I think you already answered your question.

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The cause of the sinking was not immediately known

What a brain surgeon the writer must be!

Bruce

Is formbys tung oil pure tung oil or is it mixed with additives to leave a shiney finish? I know its got thinners in it but they should not leave a shiney finish. Is it more like a varnish? ______________________________________ The spirit was freedom and justice And it's keepers seem generous and k...

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Al, What ever you do, have the engines surveyed. I can't tell you the horror stories of used or rebuilt engines bought long distance on the word of the previous owner. Never understood the thinking of an individual who would turn over 15k or more for used engines and not spend the money to have them...

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Sean, Your on the right track. The 4 stud/nuts are what hold the helm in place. I have run into 5200 used between the helm and wood spacing plate and the dash. If this is the case it could be a job getting out. Try and find an old wheel and put back on the shaft and rock back and forth from side to ...

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Easy Guys. IIRC, Bob was the only one on the board who mentioned using something in the area of a 27" pitched prop on a 31. Due to the severity of that pitch, in gear launching and heavy rpm loss can occur. By Jeff's post it seems that it was over propped from the begininng by his description of wha...

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Mikey,
Sorry but the Irish is on my mom's side.

Creamer is from the land ruled by a queen, and I don't mean San Francisco.

Bruce

Two blondes looking at the moon.

One says; I wonder which is closer, the moon or Miami Beach?

Other says, The moon stupid you can't see Miami Beach from here.

Bruce

Since the libations have been brought out, I would like to make a toast. Here's a health to you and yours who have done such things for us and ours. And when we and ours have it in our powers to do for you and yours what you and yours have done for us and ours, Then we and ours will do for you and y...

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Andre,
You and Da Judge need one of those punt guns.

100 birds with one shot.

Bury those Remingtons with honor. They've served you well.

Bruce

Harv, You've touched on a subject that's as delicate as religon or politics. There are good points for both sides of the union argument. Lets be very careful how we post replies as friendships can be lost with this topic. I will be watching very carefuly and will lock or delete this thread if need b...

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Thankyou John and Mike.

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Its important to follow the manufacurers specs for your engine.

Not all 454/7.4L engines are rated the same wot rpm's.

Bruce

That's one way to handle the illegal problem.

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John, Have you popped the rocker cover on the noisy side to see if you have broke or bent a push rod? A common problem with the 454. Craig, A motor is a motor. Its loading is important being gas or diesel. Its true that gas engines have a wider range than do diesels. But the gas should be at its min...

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Ed, Having lived thru three direct hits in the past 3 years and the devistation of Katrina, I don't mind if they throw a ticker tape parade and send up rockets to make people aware of what's possibly a commin. The average person is just plain stupid and I'm all for as much hype as possible to stop f...

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Tom,
Very few times after being in this business for so long do I get excited after looking at a boat.

The work done on your boat is incredible. First boat I've seen in a long time that made me think, wow.

Bruce

Dick, The 6LP valve issue has been gone over in various threads starting two years ago when I brought up the issue before it made "headlines" as a courtesy to the 6LP owners out there. Here we like to have the facts known as accurately as possible so that boat owners can make an intelligent decision...

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Jimmy, This issue has been discussed starting 2 years ago. Do a thread search for Yanmar 6LP and sort the the posts till you find the answers your looking for. I'd do it for you but don't have the spare time right now. I also am trying to get that board out of MASE. They changed all warrantee repair...

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Kevin, Go back and search the original threads about the 2000. It will start a 12k btu ac no problem. But it has to be working properly. While I have been tempted in the past to lock threads for misinformation, I never did. But this thread makes my head hurt. If you have any more electrical question...

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Scot,
They were Marine Power mounts, not Yanmar. Big difference between the two.

You need to know the weight front to weight rear to make sure that you don't need different load mounts front and rear.

Bruce

Kevin,
Don't buy anything till you try and start the Air Con with a good voltage source. It may not be damaged yet.

You've done real good with the work you have done.

Bruce

Peter is correct and the voltage is way low. Economy mode only drops rpm down to save fuel on lite loads but retains proper voltage. Induction type of loads such as compressors trying to start on low voltage makes the amps spike and drops the voltage even farther because the load won't start. You ca...

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Charlie, Nice to hear your job turned out great. A solid foundation for the engines is essential for a quality job. The last 31 repower, "Time Machine" with the heavy Volvo D4's required a little more engineering than usual due to the weight and close togetherness of the front and rear mounts. The o...

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I take it by your comments that the cord you are using with the gen set is a commercial wired cord that no one has rewired. If that is the case before cutting anything, get the meter out and check the power behind your panel. Use the ground on each circuit for one meter lead on 120vac scale. Touch t...

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charlie wrote:This is a common problem on 3208's

Charlie,
Who told you that?

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Texas just put down its 398th "product of a broken home" since 82's resuming the death penalty.

In August they have 5 more scheduled.

Here's to a state that has a set of brass ones!

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Here's one on ebay with a buy now price.

Better grab it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage- ... dZViewItem

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The kill button is across the coil. Make sure the button is not shorted. If the thing is old enought not to have a CDI ignition pak then its points and condensor under the flywheel. I think its a 17mm socket on the flywheel nut. If your not sure what ignition system you have, remove the flywheel to ...

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John,
Any capable marine parts guy will be able to match it up. You can get the good quality carter's where the two halves use screws to hold it together. These screws can be removed, the body turned and the inlet/outlet oriented to fit your application.

Real simple.
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I'm putting it in the mail in the am.
Sorry, I forgot with all the stuff going on here.
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First thing to figure out is what you want to run off the inverter.
Once you get the load, you can pick the wattage inverter and wire size you'll need to run it.

You'll then be able to figure if the batteries you have will be able to handle the load draw and recovery properly.

Bruce

City to boaters: Shape up or ship out Click-2-Listen By WILLIAM COOPER JR. Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, July 21, 2007 RIVIERA BEACH â€” Andrew Foss feels as if the city is trying to take his piece of paradise. It's a place where suntans abound and the locals have nicknames like Puerto Rica...

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Bob, Hurrican season down here has gone from worring about food, looters, fresh water and your house staying together to......... Affording insurance premiums, being able to handle the deductable and a lot of boaters going without insurance because of premiums. I long for the early years when cappin...

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Vic,
Nice to get a parole from the daily grind of life.

Enjoy it.

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