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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
25-02-2024, 07:56
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Dometic macerator pump noise
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Dometic macerator pump noise
Hello,
My boat came with a Dometic toilet and macerator pump and I'm trying to tell if it's operating normally. It seems quite loud for a pump but this is my first time ever hearing a macerator,...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
21-02-2024, 18:40
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Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
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mattman
Re: Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
Thanks! I've been debating getting one but they were all thousands of dollars. Can you share the details of the one you got?
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-02-2024, 21:27
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Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
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mattman
Re: Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
Thanks for the reply and advice. I will go back and triple check the later alignment.
Also,
- I added a few photos showing what I mean by dusting, it's particularly evident on the red...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-02-2024, 09:07
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Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
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mattman
Pulley alignment; serpentine belt dust
Hello, I have a Universal M35-B with the Balmar Alt-Mount serpentine kit and I've been trying to diagnose what feels like excessive belt dusting to me. I was under the impression that serpentines...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
22-05-2023, 12:01
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Stiff shifting on Hurth
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mattman
Re: Stiff shifting on Hurth
Thanks everyone. It was indeed a cable that needed lubrication.
I had to disassemble the Edson pedestal and lube the cable that way. It was kind of a nightmare. No gaskets were used between the...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
09-04-2023, 10:03
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Stiff shifting on Hurth
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mattman
Re: Stiff shifting on Hurth
The cable is secured as best I can tell, but I will go back today and check more. The lever from the helm is relatively smooth if the cable is disconnected (again unfortunately I lack a comparison to...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
09-04-2023, 08:29
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Stiff shifting on Hurth
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mattman
Re: Stiff shifting on Hurth
It's hard to know how old the cable is, potentially original. I will have to research that process.
My main hesitation there is that I can't yet pinpoint if it's the cable or the shifter arm....
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
09-04-2023, 08:15
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Stiff shifting on Hurth
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mattman
Stiff shifting on Hurth
Shifting gears on my Hurth HBW-150 v-drive transmission has become incredibly stiff. I lubed the cable yesterday and it didn't see much improvement.
Over the winter I replaced the oil seal on the...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-02-2023, 13:06
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M35b coolant leak at lower thermostat housing
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mattman
Re: M35b coolant leak at lower thermostat housing
I spoke with a local mechanic and he recommended the following:
1. Drain the coolant and spray carb cleaner in the bolt hole and wait a few days for it to totally dry out
2. Replace the bolt and...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
05-02-2023, 18:59
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M35b coolant leak at lower thermostat housing
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mattman
M35b coolant leak at lower thermostat housing
I've finally traced a coolant link, it's occurring at my lower thermostat housing.
The gasket seems to have failed in multiple places, including around one of the bolts which has significant...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
31-12-2021, 09:52
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M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
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mattman
Re: M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
To close the loop on this thread if people find it later, I went with the mantra "if it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing"
To secure the new Balmar adjustment arm to the engine using the two...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
13-11-2021, 20:38
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M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
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mattman
Re: M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
Sorry to bump my own thread but I'm about to finish mounting the alternator and wondering if I should be concerned by the single engine bolt that connects the new balmar mounting bracket, given that...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-11-2021, 19:36
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M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
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mattman
Re: M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
Did you crack the long adjustment bracket above the alternator or the small "ear" at the bottom? I've heard of the small ear getting broken but my engine is 2006 so I'm hoping (naively?) that it's an...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-11-2021, 19:28
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M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
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mattman
Re: M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
Naturally I hope you're right, and this does seem logical based on what I've noticed. Is there typically some kind of gasket of material at these joints? Indeed when I torque the bolt back in it...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
29-10-2021, 06:46
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M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
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mattman
M35B alternator bracket bolt "leaks" coolant
This is one of those posts that I worry is either a big deal or nothing at all.
On my (new to me) Universal M35B I'm replacing the stock alternator with a Balmar alternator and UBB adjustment...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-10-2021, 06:58
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Reinforcing fiberglass to mount a TV
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mattman
Re: Reinforcing fiberglass to mount a TV
Thanks all. One thing I should mention is that fiberglass it's mounted to right now doesn't seem like it was meant to support anywhere near these loads, even with a backing plate. It's a very thin...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-10-2021, 21:43
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Reinforcing fiberglass to mount a TV
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mattman
Reinforcing fiberglass to mount a TV
Hopefully I don't get too much grief for putting a small TV in our sailboat. It gets dark pretty early this time of year. :biggrin:
I've attached some photos of the current temporary setup, which...
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
30-08-2020, 09:43
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Flex shaft coupling keeps "tripping"
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mattman
Flex shaft coupling keeps "tripping"
Hi friends,
I'm having some major engine transmission problems that I've been unable to troubleshoot.
Boat: 1984 Nonsuch 26
Engine: Westerbeke 21
Transmission: Hurth
Shaft seal: PYI PSS...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-05-2020, 12:33
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I did a stupid thing to my SpeedSeal impeller cover
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mattman
I did a stupid thing to my SpeedSeal impeller cover
As others have noted in previous threads it's a bummer that this company is out of business, so I'm not sure if I've "ruined" my SpeedSeal or maybe I'm overreacting.
I pulled the cover for the...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
07-05-2020, 11:32
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1
Replacing motor mounts, rotting stringer?
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mattman
Replacing motor mounts, rotting stringer?
Hi folks,
I've been planning to replace my motor mounts due to excessive wear and vibration as of late. As expected I've hit all sorts of roadblocks along the way.
Engine: 1984 Westerbeke W21...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
22-03-2020, 13:46
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5
NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
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4,052
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mattman
Re: NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
I should add that I'm not concerned about getting AIS data on the Lowrance Elite-5. I don't think it supports it anyway, and I use Navionics as my main chart software.
So my question about...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
22-03-2020, 13:10
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5
NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
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4,052
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mattman
Re: NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
Thanks for the help smac999.
You raise a good question about why I bought a NMEA 0183 wind transducer. I can see if the wind transducer I bought can be returned (I haven't installed it yet), and...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
21-03-2020, 17:33
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5
NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
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4,052
Posted By
mattman
NMEA 0183 help (Lowrance primarily)
Hi friends,
I am trying to upgrade my electronics network without replacing the existing instruments that are difficult to install (Wind and depth transducers). I'm pretty handy with most things...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-03-2019, 12:06
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58
Completely seized nut on engine mount
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12,430
Posted By
mattman
Re: Completely seized nut on engine mount
Thanks for the tips everyone. I'm going to go ahead and just replace both rear mounts. I don't think they are quite 30 years old, but they are at least 10. Should I also replace the forward mounts?...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
22-03-2019, 17:36
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58
Completely seized nut on engine mount
Views:
12,430
Posted By
mattman
Re: Completely seized nut on engine mount
No, I haven't ordered a new mount as of yet. I guess I was optimistic that the threads might be saved.
Someone else asked if I plan to just replace the whole mount and I am hesitant to do that...
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