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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2022, 15:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,229
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Is it the head gasket?

Look in your coolant header tank while its running you should see bubbles if your head gasket has blown. If the tank is full it will blow coolant out
I had a leaking raw water pump that put sea...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-03-2020, 16:15
Replies: 32
Views: 12,805
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Yamaha 8HP 2 stroke outboard

Try running it then disconnect the fuel line a run it dry. The leave for the period that normally gives a problem the reconnect prime and start if starts you know the tank is a problem.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-01-2020, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Windless problem

We're heading for a marina today, we have a list.
So that was my plan to induce the problem and check the voltage at the motor, voltage can be deceptive, so I'll try rigging jumper leads directly to...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-01-2020, 00:43
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Windless problem

Yeah thanks I'll try that, and windless and windlass
Seem to be interchangeable when I checked Maxwell went with windless.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-01-2020, 23:10
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By iancoombe
Windlass problem

Hi our Maxwell 3500 windless is giving us grief.
What happens is if we haul 40 meters of chain continusly it will stop, not throw the circuit breaker just stops, after a few minutes it operates...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-09-2018, 00:48
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Raymarine type 2

Seems I must be the first to strike this problem, so I'll report back as I progress.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-09-2018, 21:20
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By iancoombe
Raymarine type 2

Hi all I'm hoping someone has removed the drive sprocket from a type 2 linear drive motor.
The exploded diagram says that it should be fitted with loctite 602 bearing retainer, this requires alot of...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 22-12-2017, 16:16
Replies: 30
Views: 4,879
Posted By iancoombe
Re: De-membering?

Right, now let's talk about firearms :whistling:
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-12-2017, 16:05
Replies: 39
Views: 17,147
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Thoughts on how to straighten a bent strut?

A lazer pointer Centred in the cuttlass bearing is a good check on alignment.just get the dot dead center of the coupling.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-12-2017, 00:54
Replies: 39
Views: 17,147
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Thoughts on how to straighten a bent strut?

I have a friend who strightened his ,he said it was not as difficult as he first thought, apparently he tapped it over and the used a bar to a just alignment. I've not looked but utube is a gold...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-12-2017, 04:42
Replies: 87
Views: 15,715
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Use old standing rigging? Ever had a failure?

I suspect most insurance companies would include any conditions that would negate a claim, there responsibility is to ensure profit and growth. I think a skilled rigger is a better judge.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-12-2017, 21:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,775
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Buying S&S 34

I would stay with your offer, even if there is another buyer, there is no guarantee he will go higher, and I agree with the earlier post there probably isn't.
boats are like trains if you miss one...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-10-2017, 18:19
Replies: 102
Views: 24,871
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Perkins 404D-22 Making a horrible popping sound.

Sounds like an injector sticking, but that's A guess from a video. You could try loosening and retightning the fuel lines at each injector while it's running, when you find one that doesn't affect...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-10-2017, 06:42
Replies: 27
Views: 3,931
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Anybody know where to get one of these (Brass Bulkhead Reading Lamp)

Hi I'm fairly confident you will find it here...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-10-2017, 16:45
Replies: 51
Views: 7,619
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Engel fridge/freezer deal!!!

We bought an engles conversion kit for our ice box on a previous boat, it was excellent, but it was a little noisy however that may have been due to the compressor mounting, it was keyhole surgery....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-09-2017, 17:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Sunbrella

Undoubtedly there are fakes but there are some reputable suppliers as well
and I doubt the price for the work is much cheaper.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-09-2017, 16:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Sunbrella

Just about to do the same job in Thailand so will follow this thread with interest
cheers for starting it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-09-2017, 16:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,789
Posted By iancoombe
Re: How do I take off this shaft?

Thanks for that , so good to hear the results and solutions to these problems.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-09-2017, 19:58
Replies: 13
Views: 5,127
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Telescoping boat hook - won't collapse

I went straight to the pipe wrench and did no damage, opened it and cleaned it completely. Just put some towels or something in the jaws. you will know if you're going to do damage.
Good luck
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 12-09-2017, 05:12
Replies: 62
Views: 11,583
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Army Officer wants sailboat delivered from Seattle to Honolulu ASAP

What he said. Good advice combined with experience is always worth listening to.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-09-2017, 17:51
Replies: 118
Views: 15,850
Posted By iancoombe
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

No this is attached to the body and has a sensor in it, old model belmar .
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-09-2017, 17:09
Replies: 118
Views: 15,850
Posted By iancoombe
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

The white wire is the temp sensor on mine, not sure if it can be disconnected or spaced to to give a lower temp reading
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-09-2017, 16:49
Replies: 103
Views: 31,822
Posted By iancoombe
Talking Re: Irma and the local boat market

What's wrong with it, is it not seaworthy?
Forum: OpenCPN 02-09-2017, 20:50
Replies: 38
Views: 15,351
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Paid vs Free Android OpenCPN

Bit harsh, it was just a question.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-08-2017, 16:58
Replies: 24
Views: 4,068
Posted By iancoombe
Re: Sailing and Fishing

Eggs cooked in same oil as you fry the fish in is a treat for breakfast. We troll everywhere using Rapala lures we tried other brands but the Rapala,s out fish them 10 to 1 we have no commercial ...
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