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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-09-2015, 19:25
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Re: Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

Michael, we have now narrowed down to an electrical issue. Thru talking to the stabilized marine owner, he explained how to bypass the control switches to see if the pump would engage and give us...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-09-2015, 07:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,937
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Re: Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

We have been talking to the owner of the business that actually installed this system on our boat for PO, 2 before us. He is trying to help as much as possible thru phone contact. We are trying to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-09-2015, 16:02
Replies: 14
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Re: Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

We don't have solenoids for locking in place. We have found out it is supposed to be a Vane pump instead of a hydraulic pump and there may be a vacuum from loosing a little bit of oil. We think there...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-09-2015, 13:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,937
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Re: Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

That's the next step. Thanks
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-09-2015, 13:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,937
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Re: Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

Meridian28, Oil tank is full, the pump is directdrive off the crank shaft, no magnetic clutch. We are not getting readings on any of the gauges, oil or gyro pressure. We can find no oil leaks, but we...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-09-2015, 13:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,937
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Anyone know about Naiad Stabilizers?

We have Naiad Stabilizers on our boat and we are not getting any oil pressure readings. Are trying to troubleshoot to locate the problem and what will need to be done to get the things working. Any...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-09-2015, 19:50
Replies: 15
Views: 2,524
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re: Mildew Spots on Non Skid

Any suggestions on what to use to scrub with? What you are saying sounds about right, the spots are black and we have tried soft scrub with bleach, straight bleach, tilex, etc. very little improvement
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-09-2015, 16:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,524
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re: Mildew Spots on Non Skid

Stu and Mike, these are not just on top of the surface spots
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-09-2015, 10:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,524
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Mildew Spots on Non Skid

We had congoleum flooring on aftdeck floor..taking up we have found what we think is mildew spots on the fiberglass non skid underneath..these spots appear obviously at the door openings only where...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-08-2015, 10:40
Replies: 22
Views: 7,368
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Re: Motorbikes on Boats

You won't be disappointed, just watchful as everyone else covets your cart! lol
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-08-2015, 10:10
Replies: 22
Views: 7,368
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Re: Motorbikes on Boats

Very much like that, but ours were blue. My husband is 6' and he had no problems with ours. The great thing about the Dahon's are that you can get the Tipke Mfg Fold-it cart and they also make the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-08-2015, 08:43
Replies: 22
Views: 7,368
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Re: Motorbikes on Boats

We had Dahon Mariner folding bikes but got the Aprilia for further trips. We went back and forth to radiation treatment everyday for 6-1/2 weeks on it. We were in salt water the whole time we owned...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-03-2015, 16:38
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Sorry it has taken so long to post this, we have been a bit busy! But I wanted to let all you that commented and offered suggestions on our problem with the rough idle on our 3208 Caterpillar's. We...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 12:24
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Thanks marlinmike, we have one motor now that will not start! sso moving the boat to another marina is out of the question. I will give the suggestion to the Capn about Ring Power. Thank you
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 12:19
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

marlinmike, obviously finances are a concern. We are being advised that the Capn can remove them to send for rebuild. Paying someone several hundred dollars travel time and gas to get to us is a hard...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 12:11
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Lloyd, a retired diesel mechanic from another state gave us some of his time and we have determined the pumps are more than likely(more at this point) lacquered up and need rebuild. We know that we...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-11-2014, 11:47
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Is there anyone out there that has knowledge to give us a step by step in removing the fuel pressure pump on our 3208 Caterpillars???and maybe some diagrams included??? Word of mouth is a great...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-11-2014, 15:56
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Easier said than done. Today we have determined, by virtue of port motor not starting, taking the fuel pressure pumps off and having the rebuild. No fuel coming out of one line thru the fuel pump....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-11-2014, 09:49
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

EngNate, HappyMdRSailor, donradcliffe and River Cruiser thanks so much for all these tips and suggestions. Still trying to figure it all out and muddling thru. Had a retired diesel mechanic suggest...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-08-2014, 09:21
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

River Cruiser after running the boat from point a to point b, if the throttle is reduced to the lowest rpm the motor will die.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-08-2014, 08:14
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Ok, here are the dreaded results on installation of a pony tank on port engine..installed with fresh diesel attached at the secondary(spin on) filter. Same thing! Will not idle below 900 rpms...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2014, 08:39
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

SailMonkey as far as we can tell, all fuel hoses except for the return lines are either copper or steel. Not sure where any packing would be either on the fuel valves. We will be hooking up a pony...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2014, 08:21
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

This is the Admiral here...So DeepFrez you don't think we have to crack the nuts on the injectors? We thought that was also needed to ck for bad injector. Now I am assuming the pony tank is to bypass...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2014, 06:43
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

One other thought...it has been puzzling to both the Admiral and myself thru all this, is we have a 12.5 Westerbeke genset that runs from the same fuel supply. If the fuel is bad, or there is air in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2014, 06:05
Replies: 63
Views: 25,592
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Re: Rough Idle on Caterpillar 3208 Suggestions?

Responses to previous suggestions...No glow plugs..If bleeding from high pressure side is cracking all the injector nozzle nuts, have done that before and have done 6 of the 8 on port motor just the...
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