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You can un-cross them. Spring did not fix it. This weekend I’m dropping the oil pan and injecting oil with pressure to the block via the sender fitting to see if the bearings leak (drop or stream). If they do, engine is coming out. If not, I’ll replace the oil pump.

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Today I took the boat out of the water and raised the water line and installed the black line. https://i.imgur.com/QBhGbQX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hrp6jxU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/w1fF2rl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cbdrukV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5PUb4dz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/HP7Ftx3.jpg https://i.img...

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Springs are here, will install tomorrow afternoon and report back. Also received the new oil pump.

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The springs should be here on Wednesday and the oil pump on Thursday. I'll install the spring and if it still does the same, over the weekend I'll remove the oil pan and put oil pressure through the block to see if the bearings have oil drops or a stream. If its oil drops I'll replace the oil pump, ...

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Hey Bruce, I’m really starting to think about taking that engine out of the boat and opening the engine to check bearings, oil pump, etc. The only thing holding me is thinking about disassembling the whole salon, door, etc.

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I got the relief valves today. The springs still haven't arrived. I installed the relief valves and the oil psi still went down but it took muuuuch longer to go down. Before in 1 minute the pressure went from 40 to 18, now it took around 20 minutes. Both the mechanic and my dad told me that without ...

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Carl, I also ordered a complete oil pump. So that I can have it on hand if the new spring and valve doesnt work. If it works I’ll send it back.

My temp and oil psi gauges on the bridge are mechanic. I also installed 2 different mechanic oil psi gauges on the engine room so I knew it wasnt the gauges.

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I ordered 2 springs and 2 relief valves on friday but they will take 3-4 weeks as they were ordered in japan.

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I think I found the problem. The springs on both oil pumps have been altered…. Badly plus the relief valve inside the pump doesn’t want to come out so maybe its getting stuck and thats why sometimes I have pressure and sometimes I don't. I already ordered the 2 springs and the 2 relief valves. Also ...

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Spring from the low pressure engine, you can see it stretched in the middle: https://i.imgur.com/qLaHLkt.jpg Spring from the good pressure engine: https://i.imgur.com/SyP5Vge.jpg Comparison between the 2: https://i.imgur.com/fqAdKBv.jpg Yesterday I wasn't able to remove the relief valve from the low...

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No leaks!!! But I think I found the problem. The springs on both oil pumps have been altered…. Badly plus the relief valve inside the pump doesn’t want to come out so maybe its getting stuck and that's why sometimes I have pressure and sometimes I don't. I’ll post pics of the springs on monday when ...

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Yesterday the mechanic came to the boat, started the engine and pressure was at 40…… at WOT pressure is 100 psi. He said not to worry about anything. We then removed the oil pan, I got under the engine to clean the old silicone, cleaned the edge on the oil pan, new silicone and installed it back. Wi...

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To replace the pump, the front of the engine needs to be disassembled. I replaced the oil filter on saturday. I wont touch the engine until the mechanic goes to the boat as he’s the one who overhauled it and they are under his warranty.

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EVERYTHING. They were taken to a bare block and everything was installed new. Today the mechanic told me that he only installed 1 new oil pump, on one of the engines he used the old one. If you open the oil cap with the engine running, you see the oil circulating on the engine. He thinks its the pre...

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I have 2 Yanmar 6lpa-dtp. Both were repaired to 0 hours. Started them up on friday for the first time and noticed one of them had low oil pressure (19 psi cold), gauges are mechanical. In the afternoon it went up to 40 psi.Yesterday it was at 12 psi so I let the mechanic that repaired them know. Wen...

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Have some bad news, one engine is not making more than 12 psi of oil and is also leaking badly on the oil pan. I found all the bolts loose so the silicone didn’t do its job.

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The good news is everything worked except a tachometer and the engine alarms which are ON at all times. I'll trouble shoot them tomorrow. Also the trailer guy hit a bridge............. I'll post more pictures tomorrow. https://i.imgur.com/SXUYdgW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zMbG1SX.jpg https://i.imgur.c...

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He said with the boat.....

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Hueso will be there helping me.

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Splash day is tomorrow!!

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mike ohlstein wrote: ↑May 10th, '22, 11:56 What is the average tide at the marina?

I really have no idea.

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Went to the marina today to finish installing a few things. Installed a hook on both front pilons so I can hang the front lines when using the boat. Also installed a piece of pipe behind the dock box so I can hang the water hose and installed 1 more fender on the walkway. https://i.imgur.com/AKkfqep...

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Yeah!! Next weekend I’ll polish the hardtop and wash the whole boat

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Painted the running gear (need to finish the rudders), transducer, underwater lights and moved the stands to paint those areas.

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Bottom paint is done!!! 2 coats of primer (3 gallons) and 3 coats of paint (4 gallons). Also lowered the hardtop for the last time. https://i.imgur.com/NhzIILO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LKrV0la.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qsZ9ZQ4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/66J1uOJ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8DNqGdK.jpg https://...

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Finished covering the shafts, props and rudders. Used aluminum foil and trash bags. Also taped the trim tab zincs.

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Marked the flotation line but 5" lower than where it was originally. Originally it started covering 3/4 of the exhaust and now I started it right under the exhaust as I don't know how many inches the boat will float higher. Plan is to take the boat out of the water a month after putting it to paint ...

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Well guys, the finish line is just 3 weeks away. Already paid for my slip. Went today and installed the dock box. Splash date is Friday, May 20.

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Finishing touches, teak table and chairs. All marinas in Fajardo (east side of the island) are full and with a waiting list of +1 year so I'm taking it to one of the marinas on the north side of the island for a few months. This way I can test all the systems, run her and haul her out to do the flot...

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If you're interested in a 54 I have a friend that has a 1984, he removed the detroits, put CAT c18 in it (just put them in place) and lost interest in the project. Boat is in great condition. Engines are 2003 but were stored until 2 years ago when he finally installed them. Boat is located in Puerto...

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I've been finishing some small details on the interior. Replaced the original 1968 12v galley light and also refinished and installed the wood pieces on top and below the oven. Boat is 99.9% done. Only thing left to do is the bottom paint. I'm still searching for insurance as it has been pretty hard...

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Polishing started yesterday. 1 coat of rubbing compound, 1 coat of glaze and 2 of wax. After he's done he will ceramic coat the whole boat.

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Few more things done today. Started by replacing the original 1968 12v light on the head, installed a hand towel holder, toilet paper holder, toilet paper bag holder and shower curtain. Then finally opened the salon carpet that had been rolled up since November and installed the sofa bed in the salo...

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I need recommendation on insurance companies that will insure my 1968 Hatteras in Puerto Rico. I have a survey from this month.

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I was able to replace the 2 v-berth lamps today. It had 80's spot lights. The new one as you can see you can turn on the big lamp, the reading lamp or both at the same time. Also it has a usb charger on the bottom. Also installed 2 Shadow Caster underwater lights. https://i.imgur.com/Scim36N.jpg htt...

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DONE!!!

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New countertops are done. The sink didn't want to go down on that corner unless pushed to I used a littler persuation.

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Decided to replace the galley counter top laminate so removed the old one and faired around the stove. Hope to install the new one next weekend.

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What you say its right I have a friend that ended up crushing a B50 even after buying new CAT C18 engines. Engines sat outside for 15 years and rusted inside out. Then in 2017 he bought a B54 to put the engines in. He had to rebuild them completely and that boat has sat dry-docked since 2019 as the ...

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I think I got the $125k because I have every single receipt in a binder since I started and I showed them to him, also have a spreadsheet with all the items and prices.

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Survey came in at $125k, I have $118k in her so I worked on her for 4 years for $7k.

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Survey was done today. I should have the report on monday.

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To finish this issue yesterday I called the mechanic who repairs the zf transmissions on the local dealer and he told me to use Rotella SAE 40. So replaced the oil today with this one.

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Got bored again so made another one for the port side. To hold it in place I drilled and tapped 2 holes into the stringer's aluminum cap and some 4200 on the other end. This way I can have oil and coolant on both sides.

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Got bored today and decided to make a box for the engine room to put the oil, coolant, degreaser, etc. Had some marine plywood laying around so made a 18" x 18" box. After it was done, gave it 2 coats of resin inside/out.

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I'll run it the first few times with what it has and on the first oil change I'll replace with straight 30 or 40.

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Tony Athens used 15w-40.
Merchanic says straight weight, the 63A can use oil instead of ATF, it runs cooler, oil is cleaner.
ZF says sae 30 or sae 40 for other models.
Manual says ATF.

SHIT!!!!!!!

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