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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-08-2021, 19:46
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

I wish I could help you more, but after asking on this forum and being advised to take it to a fuel shop, that's exactly what I did.



I couldn't find anywhere on the internet any information...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-08-2020, 06:06
Replies: 10
Views: 3,253
Posted By eweb101
Re: Saildrive: does ATF float?

Thanks for the info. I'm glad I started this thread. I've learned a little more about saildrives which have always been black boxes to me.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-07-2020, 11:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,253
Posted By eweb101
Re: Saildrive: does ATF float?

I really don't know why the saildrive manual says ATF or DEXRONII instead of normal engine oil.


They're seaprop 60 saildrives I bought from Beta marine. Not much info online about them.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-07-2020, 10:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,253
Posted By eweb101
Re: Saildrive: does ATF float?

Thanks all.



The ATF doesn't look milky and you've convinced me I wouldn't see any residue if the saildrive were leaking so it must be something else.


I'll keep looking.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-07-2020, 09:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,253
Posted By eweb101
Re: Saildrive: does ATF float?

Good idea. I should siphon some fluid out and see if it looks like a milkshake.


My problem is probably not the saildrive leaking, but it made me curious if one of the symptoms of a lower seal...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-07-2020, 09:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,253
Posted By eweb101
Saildrive: does ATF float?

If I have a leak from my lower saildrive seal, would I see oil residue on the water's surface? Or do you think ATF would sink so I wouldn't see anything on the surface?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-07-2020, 05:34
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By eweb101
Re: Help troubleshooting alternator

I took it to an alternator shop and they said there was AC on the output so I assume that means I blew he rectifier.

They're looking at it today so I should know soon if something else if wrong...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-07-2020, 08:10
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By eweb101
Re: Help troubleshooting alternator

Applying 12 volts doesn't product any output so it does seem something is wrong with the alternator.


Also, it's 2.7 Ohms from the field terminal to ground.


I'll try to find an alternator...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-07-2020, 21:38
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By eweb101
Help troubleshooting alternator

This morning my alternator, a one year old 120A Iskra, started causing an alarm on my engine panel.


It is controlled by a Balmar 614 regulator.


I checked the field voltage and it looked...
Forum: Navigation 05-01-2020, 05:08
Replies: 14
Views: 5,960
Posted By eweb101
Re: Sailing South from Charleston to West Palm Beach

We grabbed a mooring ball in St Augustine this year and really enjoyed the area. It was an easy two night trip from Charleston.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-12-2019, 04:55
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By eweb101
Below waterlin e fitting in fresh water tank

I'm finishing up my Ozefridge installation and and working on plumbing the fresh-water cooling system.


My understanding is I need to install a 10mm hose barb on the side of my fresh water tank...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-12-2019, 06:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Re: Tohatsu 6HP Problem

I installed the new propeller this morning and the slipping has gone away. It also feels a little faster so maybe it's been slipping a little bit for a while now and I hadn't noticed it.


Thanks...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-12-2019, 06:05
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Re: Tohatsu 6HP Problem

I decided to order a cheap third-party prop from Amazon. It should be here in a few days. I'll install it and report back if that fixes the problem.


Thanks for all the replies (and the jerry can...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-12-2019, 11:51
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Re: Tohatsu 6HP Problem

Ok. Got it. The prop is only $81 so not too expensive.


Is there any way to test to make sure that's the problem before I order the new prop?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-12-2019, 11:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Re: Tohatsu 6HP Problem

Is the rubber part, part 8 in the attached photo?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-12-2019, 10:51
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Re: Tohatsu 6HP Problem

I should've said that the engine really does work well at low, medium and even high RPMs. I use it every day to get to and from shore. It's only under high load like trying to go full throttle with 6...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-12-2019, 10:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,880
Posted By eweb101
Tohatsu 6HP Problem

Hi all,


I have a little Tohatsu 6HP outboard that's about two years old.



Just recently it started popping out of gear under heavy load, meaning that it revs really high and I lose...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-11-2019, 07:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,183
Posted By eweb101
Re: Iridium Go Reception

I know it's not the original intent of this post, but I really have learned a lot about the Go from all your responses. I had no idea there was so much I could do with the Go besides grabbing an...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 27-05-2019, 11:01
Replies: 100
Views: 8,275
Posted By eweb101
Re: Advice Requested re Conversion to LFP House Bank

Beta Marine sells the part to convert their alternators to use an external regulator. The part costs $45 and is really easy to install.


They'll also give you the schematic to connect their...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-04-2019, 15:31
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

They charged $450. That price was for both parts and labor. The parts included the usual $15 Volvo O-rings.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-04-2019, 11:31
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

I just got the pump back from fuel shop. The problem was the #10 o-rings which I don't think I could've replaced myself.


It cost more than I wanted it to but the leak stopped and the engine runs...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 08-04-2019, 11:28
Replies: 17
Views: 3,792
Posted By eweb101
Re: Flex-o-fold US dealer?

I ended up buying a pair of flex-o-folds from Jon at Hansen Marine. His work number is: 781-631-3282 ext121.


Seemed like a nice guy and got me a much better price than the estimate I got from...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-03-2019, 05:53
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

Wow. That was an expensive little crack.


You must've posted about it in another thread. I remember reading it the last time I had to pull an injection pump and buying a torque wrench because of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-03-2019, 07:33
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

How do you fix a crack in the pump body? Do you have to buy a new pump or did you JB weld it?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-03-2019, 14:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,413
Posted By eweb101
Re: VP MD2040D Fuel Injection Pump Leak

Two do-it-yourselfers telling me to take the pump into a shop.



I took your advice, pulled the pump, and took it into superior diesel to get it looked at.


thanks for the replies.
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