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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-11-2012, 21:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,189
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Help me find TDC

My method works fine as long as it's not a pre combustion engine you don't need a dial indicator to do this if you know what you are looking for. The engine this person was talking about is a single...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2012, 23:03
Replies: 13
Views: 4,068
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
TAD, Is a good source for Perkins but Blue...

TAD,
Is a good source for Perkins but Blue Ridge Diesel in Salem, VA Rocks they can find parts when no one else can.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2012, 22:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,189
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Pull the injector cut a long straight length of...

Pull the injector cut a long straight length of coat hanger bar the engine over slowly with your finger in the injector hole till you feel it's on the compression stroke. Stick long straight coat...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2012, 02:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,750
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Draining Tank and Fuel Line Questions?

In most cases unless you have gross contamination one will end up with between 1 to 5 gallons of dregs. If your marina doesn't have a waste fuel dump. Pour or pump it in to a bucket add kitty litter...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-11-2012, 14:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,750
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
First off why drain it completely? First off find...

First off why drain it completely? First off find a few empty trash cans and place on the back deck or in the cockpit. Fill them with water the water and gunk in the fuel tank will migrate aft. Take...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 21:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Engine Over Revs At Idle

That is correct always make sure that the "o" rings, sealing rings and coppers are replaced. always put a light film of grease on the "0" rings and sealing rings... Good luck PM me if the issue...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 17:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: engine over revs at idle

That CAV filter system is prone to leaks I'd start there
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 17:23
Replies: 39
Views: 7,245
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Mechanical starters: Anyone used them?

I keep a spare starter onboard my boat as a spare.
The USN used some hydraulic starting systems on some of their vessels and ground power equipment. The pressure in the hydrostatic starting system...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 17:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: engine over revs at idle

You might also check for a clogged return line. Air in the main fuel line can also cause surging
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 17:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,323
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Yanmar 3GM30F Rebuild Rookie - no compression

I ran in to this issue on the same model engine. Before you go any ferther check the exhaust manifold and riser. The engine I was working on had a clogged riser and exhaust manifold the carbon and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 16:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,240
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Help Identify this engine

Isuzu base engines are always white the expansion tank & heat exchanger can be any color. The valve cover is the give away it's white and the oil fill is in the middle
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 16:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,240
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Help Identify this engine

You can tell by looking at it that it was an industrial engine that was marinized. At least I can try looking up Isuzu industrial engine dealers and give them a S/N
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 16:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: 4-108 injector coppers

Did you check to see if you got all the old coppers out? You may have carbon build up in the injector ports. Home Depot and buy a copper fitting cleaning brush close to the same size as the injector...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 16:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: engine over revs at idle

It sounds like your throttle is creeping disconect the throttle cable from the injection pump hold the throttle lever in the idle position. Does it still happen? If so it's in the governor assemble....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2012, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,240
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Help Identify this engine

It looks like an Isuzu
Forum: Cruising News & Events 11-11-2012, 12:18
Replies: 571
Views: 76,026
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Merged Threads: HMS Bounty

Faunt, Douglas, N6TQS
6405 Regent St
Oakland, CA 946181313
Licensee ID: L00209226
License Class: Extra
FRN: 0003192622
Radio Service: HA
Issue Date: 12/06/2011
Expire Date: 01/21/2022
Date...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2012, 13:53
Replies: 11
Views: 16,622
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: New engine hours meter in a Yanmar - How do I adjust the reading?

Put it in the ships log. I keep an engineering log much like an aircraft engine log that details what has been done to the engine. Simple enter the hours from the old hour meter in the log and date...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2012, 13:06
Replies: 57
Views: 164,880
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Perkins 4-108 diesel

Things to think about. Does it smoke when it's at normal operating temperature? What is it's maximum no load or high idle RPM. That means in neutral at full throttle? What is the maximum engine rpm...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-11-2012, 14:25
Replies: 17
Views: 7,037
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Have one fabricated A lot of the water elbows...

Have one fabricated
A lot of the water elbows were sold as optional equipment and can be quite expensive. Some sold by the engine manufacturer are NLA no longer available. They are easy to...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 01-11-2012, 02:41
Replies: 571
Views: 76,026
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Merged Threads: HMS Bounty

The timber for a ship is green white oak it's hand selected by a master shipwright. Most of it comes from VA & NC. When it is harvested it is rough cut then shipped to the shipyard.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 31-10-2012, 16:06
Replies: 571
Views: 76,026
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Key word appeared to be in good shape. ...

Key word appeared to be in good shape. Appearance means nothing as my long time friend and Master Shipwright said as we boarded her while she was on the ways. Carful where you step and what you...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 31-10-2012, 04:22
Replies: 571
Views: 76,026
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Merged Threads: HMS Bounty

She was built as a prop to be burned at the end of the film. When she was on the ways at Samples Shipyard in Boothbay harbor a number of years back she was a wreck. The yard did some major bottom...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-10-2012, 04:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,513
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Depth Finder

Sounds like a Data Marine They are defunct if it is.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-10-2012, 03:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,337
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: DInghy Flipped Over in Hurricane Sandy, What to Do?

Call your insurance company so they have a heads up. Let them know your going to try to DIY. Unless they tell you otherwise (storm Damage)
Forum: Powered Boats 31-10-2012, 03:47
Replies: 12
Views: 6,823
Posted By Barnhard_Marine
Re: Battery Going Going Gone

You could go with 4 group 31 batteries or stick with the 8D's. The average life of a flooded battery is about three years on a boat or truck. I would not go with AGM or Gel. they bare over priced....
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