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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-03-2022, 20:04
Replies: 37
Views: 4,765
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Engine won't crank if recently cranked

It may be the main wire to the starter is corroded or the ground that should be bolted close to the starter. If the ground wire is not close, relocate it to one of the mounting bolts of the starter. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-02-2022, 12:24
Replies: 40
Views: 4,753
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Engine overheating problem ... help

The fast and easy way to check for headgasket leak. First remove coolant fresh water pump drive belt, then remove filler cap and top up antifreeze right to the top. Then start the engine and look for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2021, 13:03
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By sharutika30
Rawson 30 Sloop

Hi all! The future sometimes needs good planning. I am retiring from sailing in about a year (hopefully). My wife and I live on Texada Island in British Columbia Canada. We have reached the age we...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-02-2020, 09:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,254
Posted By sharutika30
Re: White Metal vs Cutlass

I also like the idea of keeping the two bearings. I have two rubber lubricated bearings in my log which tend to stop a lot of vibration in the shaft. Before I installed the two bearings the prop...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-06-2019, 12:42
Replies: 0
For Sale: Rawson 30 Sloop
Views: 1,696
Posted By sharutika30
Smile Rawson 30 Sloop

[SIZE="5"]Rawson 30 $15995 CND
She is a 1969 full keel sloop rig. Overall good shape. Newer sails, 4-108 Perkins running excellent, well maintained,1400hours on total rebuild. Schafer roller...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-02-2019, 07:48
Replies: 2
Views: 2,451
Posted By sharutika30
Thumbs up Re: Perkins 6-354 Surging Problem

Thanks Skipperpete. The only reason he took the pump in was the govenor cover gasket had started leaking. Of course while it was at the shop they upsold him on a rebuild. I will re-bleed everything...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-02-2019, 19:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,832
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Vetus 3-10 or Mitsubishi K3D engine parts

Hi sorry but I marked this sold except for the transmission.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-02-2019, 08:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,451
Posted By sharutika30
Perkins 6-354 Surging Problem

Hi Gang I am helping a friend who has a surging problem with hia Perkins 6-354. The problem is an idle or trolling RPM problem. I have set his idle to 650 and it stays there for a while and then goes...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-02-2019, 16:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,832
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Vetus 3-10 or Mitsubishi K3D engine parts

Sold except Hurst ZF5 $650cdn
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2019, 07:48
Replies: 4
Views: 6,029
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Velvet Drive oil type

Thanks Bill I am fairly new to the forum and sent a reply earlier but to the wrong place! I have been using Dexron 6 with no problems but was wondering if it was correct. Had to seal up a minor leak...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2019, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 6,029
Posted By sharutika30
Velvet Drive oil type

Hi gang! I am trying to find out what is the best type of oil to use for a Velvet Drive 71C transmission. Its attached to our perkins 4-108. There seems to be a lot of different types to use. Any...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-12-2018, 09:15
Replies: 29
Views: 5,528
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Exhaust Size - Replacement Engine?

Hi just a thought that jumps out at me as I had to replace my entire exhaust when I went from a Volvo MD2 to a Perkins 4-108.
You will probably need a new muffler as well. Don't use adapters for...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 15-11-2018, 06:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,832
Posted By sharutika30
Smile Re: Vetus 3-10 or Mitsubishi K3D engine parts

This is a re-post of my original ad. Thanks everyone for looking. Cheers Dan Timms sharutika30@gmail.com
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 23-08-2018, 15:23
Replies: 31
Views: 13,373
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Salmon fishing while sailing, or from a sailboat?

We live on Texada Island British Columbia. Fishing off our Rawson 30 is about half our life on board. We have a scotty downrigger on the port side which after years of experiments was the best spot...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-08-2018, 09:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,832
Posted By sharutika30
Vetus 3-10 or Mitsubishi K3D engine parts

Complete engine with transmission. Needs cylinder head rebuild as valve seat burned out. New injectors, new glow plugs, new water pump. Bottom end in excellent shape. Transmission like new. Over...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-08-2018, 09:33
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By sharutika30
Re: How has my engine been running with the fuel hoses swapped?

Hi I had a similar happening with Sharutika. She has a Perkins 4-108. I had shut off the fuel to the engine for some maintenance and went away for lunch. I came back days later and forgot about the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-05-2018, 18:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By sharutika30
Re: Mast step on a Rawson 30

Hi there, we have a Rawson 30 with the same wood spacer and we refinished by sanding and filling the wood. Then I used two coats of Britesides one part paint. It lasts about three years before a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-02-2018, 08:56
Replies: 22
Views: 11,611
Posted By sharutika30
Re: how safely use 1 lb propane bottle

As safety is number one on board probably not a good idea. Your insurance company probably has a clause in regards to propane not being controlled by sniffer device ie the auto shut off one in...
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