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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-07-2022, 04:30

Replies: 7

Yanmar 3JH5E Won't Start

Views: 1,363

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Yanmar 3JH5E Won't Start

A mechanic in our marina always said - Check the Negative GROUND 1st - clean it reattach and check.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

08-06-2022, 05:02

Replies: 14

Yanmar 3gm35h cooling problems

Views: 1,634

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Yanmar 3gm35h cooling problems

I had similar issues with a Yanmar 2GM. I did a remove and replace on the Mixing Elbow. - The old one was seriously coked up. I soaked it with acid and chipped a bunch out and saved it for a...

Forum: Marine Electronics

09-09-2020, 08:39

Replies: 17

Installing two starter batteries

Views: 1,592

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Installing two starter batteries

Have you considered a Lithium Jump Start Battery as a backup for your Start Battery? They are small and can do the job. About $50 from Amazon or Costco. When in doubt go with the higher cranking...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

31-08-2020, 10:18

Replies: 42

Can/Should this anchor be rehabbed?

Views: 3,892

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Can/Should this anchor be rehabbed?

Good opportunity to get a new anchor. I like the Rocna or Manson Supreme type anchors.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-08-2020, 07:58

Replies: 19

Newly bought sailboat technical knowledge transfer

Views: 1,546

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Newly bought sailboat technical knowledge transfer

I agree with the previous comments. I suggest a simple topside template and below the decks template. Go around the boat and have the owner describe and share lessons learned or procedures You...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-07-2020, 10:18

Replies: 12

New Alternator Connected Tachometer cuts in and out

Views: 1,430

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: New Alternator Connected Tachometer cuts in and out

I had some problems with my Tach on my Yanmar2GM20. I replaced it with a "Tiny Tack for Diesels". Under $100. It clips a sensor to one of the fuel injectors lines. It runs on 12 or 24 volts. Easy...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

03-07-2020, 10:03

Replies: 41

Need Advice on Fuel Treatment Regimine

Views: 4,368

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Need Advice on Fuel Treatment Regimine

I agree with all of the above and would add:
- When adding fuel to your tank use a Mr. Funnel - fuel filter (keeps any water from going in your tank) when filling.
- Keeping the tank from getting...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

14-06-2020, 09:26

Replies: 198

Honda Portable Generator: Will This Work?

Views: 32,846

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Honda Portable Generator: Will This Work?

Tethered to the swim platform. At anchor, the boat would turn into the wind. Always have 1-2 battery-powered CO alarms.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

01-06-2020, 10:30

Replies: 31

Honda 10i noise level over time? Does it get louder?

Views: 4,285

Posted By Granfalloon

Re: Honda 10i noise level over time? Does it get louder?

I had a Honda 1000 - great, light, low noise but it was not enough for my microwave to work. I moved up to 2000 and that solved the problem albeit a bit heavier. In either case, they can run rough...

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