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Forum: Marine Electronics 03-10-2014, 07:59
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By themannsindorse
Garmin 551s fails to power up

On pressing the power up button, the plotter screen flickers for a fraction of a second and then ... nothing. The plotter IS getting power from the boat battery. Any advice would be welcome starting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-06-2014, 08:42
Replies: 0
Views: 996
Posted By themannsindorse
Vetus m3 lift pump question

I had persistent fuel starvation problems and so replaced all the pipes and new filters. Also cleaned out tank and fresh fuel. Result..motor still falters after a hours running THIS WAS THE CLUE...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-06-2014, 06:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Unexplained loss of revolutions on my Vetus m3 22hp diesel.

Hi All. Replaced all the pipes and new filters. Also cleaned out tank and fresh fuel. Result..motor AGAIN falters after a hours running ....****! THIS WAS THE CLUE however. It turned out that the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-06-2014, 09:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By themannsindorse
Unexplained loss of revolutions on my Vetus m3 22hp diesel.

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm;* Motor will run normally for maybe an hour or so and then the revolutions (typically 2000 RPM) start to drop off slightly then recover. On two occasions now the revs...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 21-05-2014, 04:13
Replies: 19
Views: 5,936
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Stuffing box adjustment

One final question. Should I have used some kind of grease when fitting the new packing glands?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-05-2014, 03:40
Replies: 19
Views: 5,936
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Stuffing box adjustment

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Hi. Thanks for all replies. Yes the box has settled down and down to one drip every 20 secs or so. After a one hour run at 1800 rpm the box temperature steadies at...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-05-2014, 07:40
Replies: 19
Views: 5,936
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Stuffing box adjustment

Thanks to everyone but I still have a problem. I took the Vetus box to bits: First I removed the locking screw (A) Then unscrewed completely the knurled adjuster wheel (B). Then removed the (D) from...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-05-2014, 07:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,936
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Stuffing box adjustment

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Thanks to everyone but I still have a problem. I took the Vetus box to bits: First I removed the locking screw (A) Then unscrewed completely the knurled adjuster wheel...
Forum: Powered Boats 09-10-2013, 02:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,084
Posted By themannsindorse
Coelan varnish .. mirror finish?

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } I have been advised Coelan varnish is very good but can someone tell me if it does give a really nice mirror finish when applied properly on to marine ply.
A...
Forum: Powered Boats 05-10-2013, 10:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By themannsindorse
Damaged marine ply

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } I have a 20' cabin cruiser (see picture) with a GRP hull and marine ply top. I purchased her two years ago and the time has come to re varnish her. One problem I have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-06-2013, 03:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,503
Posted By themannsindorse
Vetus M3 Diesel motor starter problems

Is anyone there familiar with this engine? I need to know if there is a manual start button on the solenoid, which sits on top of the starter motor. (People familiar with 1960-70 Leyland cars will...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-06-2013, 06:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,882
Posted By themannsindorse
Garmin 551s plotter updates

I have a small cruiser and on board is this Garmin 551s plotter. I use the cruiser in Poole harbour Dorset UK a lot and am a bit confused about updates. My questions are:
1. Poole harbour is known...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-05-2013, 07:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,184
Posted By themannsindorse
Re: Two fuel filters ??

Thanks everyone for your advice. By the time you read this I will be groveling on the cabin floor trying to get at it. Hey ho. all good fun. Post closed
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-05-2013, 01:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,184
Posted By themannsindorse
Two fuel filters ??

I have a 20' craft with a Vetus 22hp inboard diesel. I changed the Vetus fuel filter yesterday and noticed what looked like another fuel filter on the same line as my Vetus filter hidden away at the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 26-04-2013, 08:45
Replies: 19
Views: 5,936
Posted By themannsindorse
Stuffing box adjustment

My stuffing box is leaking and its not immediatley obvious how to tighten it up. See picture attached. As the rest of the boat is Vetus then the box may also be made by Vetus. I assume one removes...
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