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Forum: Marine Electronics 01-02-2021, 06:16
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By Rbrucek
4.108 flywheel

I’m trying to set new tachometer I don’t know how many theeth are on flywheel. It’s a 1976 Perkins 4.108.
Forum: Our Community 29-12-2020, 05:11
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Routing

Cruising speed 17n
Forum: Our Community 29-12-2020, 05:10
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Routing

Leaving mid jan boat has range of 400 nm
Forum: Our Community 26-12-2020, 14:29
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Rbrucek
Routing

Bringing a power cat back to tampa bay from st Thomas. Looking fo routing.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-06-2020, 13:06
Replies: 24
Views: 10,453
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Boating Marco Island to Key West

Made that trip overnight a few years back. Rented 37 ft sailboat. Had 35 knot winds and 12 ft seas from east. Make sure about weather. It's about 10hr trip overnight.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2020, 00:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,268
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Perkins 4108

I did not buy one, I had one. Not sure what brand it is.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-05-2020, 09:01
Replies: 21
Views: 5,763
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Possible easier way to replace a halyard

I used dental flos to sew ends together. It’s strong and you don’t need to wrap much tape on it
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-03-2019, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: 4.108 perkins

Cleaned out heat exchanger and replaced impeller.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-03-2019, 12:17
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: 4.108 perkins

If the engine got really hot because we didn’t relish the raw water impeller went bad can that cause the engine to not start?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-03-2019, 04:46
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: 4.108 perkins

Thanks ok look at that. I have a 12v pump in there.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-03-2019, 04:06
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: 4.108 perkins

We have just bled the lines.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-03-2019, 03:34
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Rbrucek
4.108 perkins

My engine is not holding prime. If it sits for any more than two days it will not start. Any ideas?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-01-2019, 04:52
Replies: 23
Views: 2,513
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Perkins 4-108

Thanks everyone I'm going to clean the heat exchanger now
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2019, 04:43
Replies: 23
Views: 2,513
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Perkins 4-108

Thanks I have checked all impellers and raw water filter. Can I run with no thermostat?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-01-2019, 08:26
Replies: 23
Views: 2,513
Posted By Rbrucek
Perkins 4-108

Will a bad thermostat cause the engin to overheat
Forum: Americas 04-11-2018, 15:23
Replies: 36
Views: 5,250
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Owning a car while cruising

You just need to turn in your plate to the dmv
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-09-2018, 04:35
Replies: 43
Views: 7,740
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Check out my custom boat

That's a outisland 36
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-09-2018, 04:30
Replies: 43
Views: 7,740
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Check out my custom boat

I have a Morgan southland 36 i will sell for 30,000.00. It's , older boat but equipped to go anywhere in the world. Great heavy boat
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2018, 14:55
Replies: 14
Views: 3,268
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Perkins 4108

What would cause it to loose prime?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2018, 13:18
Replies: 14
Views: 3,268
Posted By Rbrucek
Perkins 4108

I can’t get the engine running. I have tried to get fuel perged of air. I can get the rear two jets to drip fuel bet not the front two. It was running fine but when it sat idle for about two weeks it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2018, 05:48
Replies: 1
Views: 793
Posted By Rbrucek
Perkins

I have a 50hp Perkins diesel in a 1976 Morgan sailboat. Not sure of model number. It was rebuilt just 85hrs ago. I now have a buzzer going off under starboard cockpit seat. All temp and oil pressure...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-11-2017, 08:34
Replies: 22
Views: 7,232
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Outhaul Line Replacement / Splice Help

I use dental flos to sew the ends together. The good electrical tape. Dental floss is really strong.
Forum: Crew Archives 15-03-2016, 16:42
Replies: 11
Crew Wanted: Crew
Views: 2,074
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Crew

What's your new departure date
Forum: Crew Archives 15-03-2016, 12:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Boca Grande to Inner and Outer Keys

By the way .Have done a lot of both power and sailboating. I have a 30 foot Grady White right now
Forum: Crew Archives 15-03-2016, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Rbrucek
Re: Boca Grande to Inner and Outer Keys

That could work for me . I spend July and August in Michigan. I live by st Petersburg
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