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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

02-10-2006, 12:41

Replies: 11

Volvo MD 2030 smoke problem

Views: 7,566

Posted By JJ

We switched the injection pumps this morning and...

We switched the injection pumps this morning and I am pretty sure that solved the problem. The smoking engine will now run 2500+ in FWD gear in the slip with only a little smoke. I am guessing the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

29-09-2006, 09:08

Replies: 11

Volvo MD 2030 smoke problem

Views: 7,566

Posted By JJ

We did have a problem with the governor earlier...

We did have a problem with the governor earlier and were not able to achieve proper RPM's. Pat's suggestion about the injector pump rack control levers is beyond my knowledge & experience so I'll ask...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

28-09-2006, 13:38

Replies: 11

Volvo MD 2030 smoke problem

Views: 7,566

Posted By JJ

Thanks for the suggestions Alan. I should have...

Thanks for the suggestions Alan. I should have mentioned that we did check the air intake, filter and the exauhst elbow and all were clean (prop too).

We may swap the injectors and pumps between...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

28-09-2006, 11:18

Replies: 11

Volvo MD 2030 smoke problem

Views: 7,566

Posted By JJ

Volvo MD 2030 smoke problem

Really need some advice on this one. Port engine has just been through it's 3rd rebuild. The original problem occured at 3,000 rpms when the engine shut down and basically cooked a piston. After...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

13-04-2006, 11:34

Replies: 54

Manta owners

Views: 19,840

Posted By JJ

Harriet - non skid

Harriet, you are right about the non skid. Under the windows, forward by the tramps etc. Washing the boat down you take your life in your hands! I spent a whole day putting down adhesive non skid...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

28-03-2006, 12:40

Replies: 54

Manta owners

Views: 19,840

Posted By JJ

Manta

If you go over to the Latitues board and search the archive you'll find several posts covering the Manta. Sorry I can't copy and paste them right now... swamped at work.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

06-03-2006, 15:01

Replies: 8

Advice on Tachs and Hour meters Volvo 2030

Views: 2,951

Posted By JJ

Thanks Pat, I understand now. BTW I...

Thanks Pat, I understand now.

BTW I apologise for giving you sh** on the Latiutudes Board about Catamarans... you probably remember. I now see how much effort you put into helping people out...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

06-03-2006, 09:54

Replies: 8

Advice on Tachs and Hour meters Volvo 2030

Views: 2,951

Posted By JJ

Thanks for the input everyone. You are correct...

Thanks for the input everyone. You are correct the hour meter does continue to count. Every so often when it kicks back on the hours represented are about what they should be.

Aftermarket...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

03-03-2006, 13:41

Replies: 8

Advice on Tachs and Hour meters Volvo 2030

Views: 2,951

Posted By JJ

Advice on Tachs and Hour meters Volvo 2030

Engine installation is 2x volvo 2030's on a Catamaran. I'm having chronic problems with tachs and hour meters going out. Right now the tachs work okay but the hour meters are both out (one is...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-02-2006, 15:48

Replies: 24

Roller / Reef Furling Genoa basics

Views: 30,526

Posted By JJ

some clarifications on the above posts

Clarification on area vs overlap: Correctly stated the "percent overlap" of a 100 percent jib is 50% less than a 150% genoa. However in terms of square footage there is a much grater difference...

Forum: Privilege Marine Catamarans

28-02-2006, 13:48

Replies: 41

Catamaran's for tall people

Views: 39,210

Posted By JJ

Laser, just wanted to say thanks for the...

Laser, just wanted to say thanks for the thoughtful comparison above. Well done.
jim

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-02-2006, 12:04

Replies: 11

Wire luff for Blade Jib

Views: 5,865

Posted By JJ

You can have ATN convert it to a Gale Sail or...

You can have ATN convert it to a Gale Sail or just buy a Gale Sail. If it is a true blade with battens it might not make the best conversion though.
see:
atninc.com

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-01-2006, 12:57

Replies: 19

Full Power Trials - Yes or No?

Views: 5,674

Posted By JJ

from the sellers point of view...

It might be unfair to the current owner to blow up his engine even if it does prove a point. A fair alternative might be to require an engine survey rather than force the issue.

If I were the...

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