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Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-11-2023, 17:21
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How add oil pressure gauge?
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Re: How add oil pressure gauge?
if your block hole is 1/8 female then a standard grease gun hose will work just dandy, rated way way above whatever pressure your engine is likely to put out and easy availability
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-11-2023, 16:15
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2qm20 idles but wont accelerate
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sfnz
Re: 2qm20 idles but wont accelerate
out of curiosity how are you stopping the engine at the moment ?
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
05-08-2022, 16:26
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8V92 won't start...is it the starter?
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806
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sfnz
Re: 8V92 won't start...is it the starter?
ok first remove starter with wiring in place if possible and tie/ restrain it then try hitting the start button again, no go and you're halfway to getting it out, if it does run then there is a sort...
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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
01-09-2021, 06:17
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Why electric AC?
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Re: Why electric AC?
if you must do this then best go with carrier or thermoking, they've been at it for years
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-06-2020, 17:40
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Yanmar 2qm20 not starting troubleshooting
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Re: Yanmar 2qm20 not starting troubleshooting
the bog standard 2QM20 30 amp internally regulated altenator has 3 connections, 1 positive, 1 negative and one WL or warning light, the warning light is used to "excite" the altenator into working ....
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
21-02-2020, 07:57
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30 year old 20hp Bukh raw water cooled engine
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10,237
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Re: 30 year old 20hp Bukh raw water cooled engine
great longevity from the DV series, surprisingly small oil capacity, chewy ring gear on the front which in the good old days chewed out more than a few refrigeration gauge hoses if not careful,...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
28-01-2020, 10:05
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Yanmar 3qm30f started leaking oil from multiple places.
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Re: Yanmar 3qm30f started leaking oil from multiple places.
i have a 2QM20F that is in pretty good nick for its age, gave it a coat of paint to dolly it up (white so any leaks' show) bench ran it and worked a charm.....for a while... then did the most...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
03-01-2020, 13:01
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Newbie: adjusting valve clearance / valve lash
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Re: Newbie: adjusting valve clearance / valve lash
i use "back of the cam method", identify intake and exhaust valve, when intake has just closed set exhaust, when exhaust has just begun to open set intake, TDC not required,
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
29-09-2019, 01:40
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My refrigerator still uses R-12. What are my options?
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Re: My refrigerator still uses R-12. What are my options?
ok.... heard enough.... go read the label on your WD40 or CRC can re propellant....each has roughly 3 times total fridge charge inside..... and as we know most boats have 1..2...3..4 or more cans on...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-08-2019, 15:44
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G M 6V53
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G M 6V53
does anyone know why these engines crack cylinder heads? have the 4valve heads on turbo intercooled engines x2 and so far have 4 cracked heads. Have replaced 2 heads thus far with 2 more to source...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
10-07-2019, 02:32
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Standard engine-drive Refrigeration issue - Low pressure side...
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sfnz
Re: Standard engine-drive Refrigeration issue - Low pressure side...
how long since you last ran it prior to this startup ?, try running your finger below the shaft and see if you pick up oil.... if so chances are a shaft seal leak, all open drive compressors suffer...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-03-2019, 13:05
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Where's the oil drain bolt on the Yanmar 4JH3-TE?
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sfnz
Re: Where's the oil drain bolt on the Yanmar 4JH3-TE?
as an aside here, if you have a sense of humor/ love of the ridiculous / real wish to ruin your engine then just block off the crankcase breather and stand back while you run it, in time it'll eject...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-01-2019, 21:27
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Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?
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Re: Yanmar 2QM20 - Should I rebuild or replace it? Maybe convert to electric?
did you have the usual WTF moment when you whipped the head off and found a one piston up and one down configuration same as you'd expect from a 2 stroke ?
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
28-09-2018, 15:51
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Servicing the Sawafuji Compressor in an Engel Cooler
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sfnz
Re: Servicing the Sawafuji Compressor in an Engel Cooler
not sure where in the world you are but down here in NZ/AUS we have a product from james hardie called cement fibre board...also goes by the name of Fibrolite, back in the good old days it had...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
28-09-2018, 15:25
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Soft start options for Air Conditioning
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sfnz
Re: Soft start options for Air Conditioning
had a fair amount of success by popping a solenoid valve between the suction and discharge on the compressor with a 5 second timer to allow the comp to get up to speed and over the startup "hump"...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
28-09-2018, 15:13
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Yanmar 2QM20 oil pressure regulator
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2,816
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sfnz
Re: Yanmar 2QM20 oil pressure regulator
sorry for taking a while to reply here.....life happens.., the oil pressure valve has been out and cleaned and it is the same style as a 3QM one with the screw in retainer, what happens is that...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-09-2018, 03:58
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Pulley Ratio for Yanmar 1GM10
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sfnz
Re: Pulley Ratio for Yanmar 1GM10
roughly 150mm/6" for engine and 65mm/2 1/2"ish for altenator
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-09-2018, 02:33
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Yanmar 2QM20 oil pressure regulator
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sfnz
Yanmar 2QM20 oil pressure regulator
ok I have on of these beasts and it's a beaut, except for.....(always has to be some effing thing right)... yanmar, In their wisdom has decided a select few bits for the 2QM as well as the 3QM...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
15-07-2017, 06:13
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Should I choose Isotherm or Vitrifrigo?
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22,900
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sfnz
Re: Should I choose Isotherm or Vitrifrigo?
for those absorbtion units the quick fix for them is to disconnect, remove from boat, remove door and shelves, turn upside down and shake the living crap out of it, works surprisingly well remixing...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
14-05-2017, 04:30
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Yanmar 2GM20 oil exploding from dipstick hole
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Re: Another old Yanmar engine question
same engine and same thing happening, looks like the oil pressure regulator (naturally an obsolete part as I have tried to get one !!!) the 3QM though slightly different valve design fits and has the...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-05-2017, 17:44
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Yanmar 2GM20 oil exploding from dipstick hole
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sfnz
Re: Yanmar 2GM20 oil exploding from dipstick hole
Had a bit of hilarity with exactly this happening to a 2QM20, engine on a trolley and test running before putting it back in, decide yep give it a clean, plugged up holes, taped dipstick etc,...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
02-10-2016, 23:35
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2QM20 auxiliary crankshaft pulley
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833
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sfnz
Re: 2QM20 auxiliary crankshaft pulley
in the manual all the specs are there for the bolt pattern etc for the front pulley, you may well need to remount the altenator to double belt it though
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
18-09-2016, 14:29
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altenator power draw
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altenator power draw
can anyone enlighten me on just how much HP/ energy is required to run an altenator, more specifically if for instance it is fixed prop/ shaft driven and if say altenator is 35 amp output would it...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
10-06-2016, 21:25
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0
yanmar 2QM20
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801
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sfnz
yanmar 2QM20
does anyone know of a workshop manual for these online ?
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
02-04-2016, 14:12
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26
Perkins Diesel breaking engine mounts
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5,748
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sfnz
Re: Perkins Diesel breaking engine mounts
been running a P3144 for about 35 years now, firstly in a Bristol PD48 dozer then I marinised it in 82 and dropped it into a 22' cat boat, rebuilt/ freshened it up twice in that time and though...
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