Messages

Long story short, last day of cruise engine would not start... checked wires, fuse... finally rapped on starter and she fired up.  Took out starter, what a bear that was, friend says to take to local shop and have them go over brushes, celluloid and armature.... anything else?

Engine was not cooling sufficiently, a bit ... I changed the impeller... which was not necessary and when put pump back together and fired up saw that pump itself was leaking.... cheaper in parts and labor to go with a new pump.... all parts plus pump $276 + ... The repair kit that was the wrong one was $96 with shipping need to return that...

Took Ron's advice and called Depco.... (always take Ron's advice)... Joe filled me in the the "repair kit" recommended by Obordorfer did not contain the shaft which is what is  needed... Depco had the pump itself in stock ... $274 ... less then trying to piece together assorted parts... and much less hassle.  I can return the $96 part (w. shipping) to Moyer Pumps.  Shipping today

Well...  turned out the impeller was fine pump was leaking talked with Moyer Pumps outside Pittsburgh... "Ken" seemed to know exactly what I needed... alas wrong kit...... finally talked with Oberdorfer they put me on to a Motion Indudtries near me in Buffalo. Gave me the kit #11691 and told me to tell them it is a five whole flange and shaft has a tang on it not a fork ... waiting on a price from them... meanwhile I need to return $96 worth of parts and shipping to Moyer Pumps!  Ron... will call Depco now...

Mark

Thanks to all.... much to ponder.

Mark

Is there a specific part number for the Oberdorfer impeller kit for the M25 Universal engine.... I think I have a spare but would like a back up.

Mark

Some time back I tried to download a suggested maintenance list from the 380 Ass., couldn't do it.... any suggestions.  I have the manual but supposedly that was a good source.

Mark

I am in need of replacing my head... I read the posts from a couple years back of Stu's and company with pics etc.... seems the Raritan PH11 has been replaced with a new model... any suggestions?

Mark

Looks like it is the "Tom" model.... from the research I just did on the site.... don't slap my hand Stu...

I am looking to replace my dorade... I know some like the stainless but they are not to forgiving when a jib sheet fouls or crew takes a dive...

I see four models but none seem to measure what mine is... I get a six inch diameter on the fastening ring and app. 9" height....

Suggestions??

I am looking to replace the "bulb" on my Dahl model 60 fuel filter.... it appears this model is no longer available any thoughts on a replacement... I also used cartridge 64 ...

Mark

I have always used 30 weight oil for my M25 diesel.... I seem to recall some suggestions for something new... I would welcome suggestions.  Going to do the pre haul maintenance in a couple weeks.

Mark

I have a Dacron 150 genoa tall rig for sale.  Used four seasons, very good shape.  $600.00

Mark

I still have a 150 dacron that is app. four years old.  Still in good shape.  I may consider selling with my wifes approval ;-).  I am down the lake from you in Olcott.

Mark

I have been working on my brightwork... three coats of cetol light put on followed by two coats of clear... Everything was fine after the first coat of clear.  After the second coat of clear I went to the boat the next day and some of the "flat" surfaces were a bit "milky" and I could detect some tiny bubbles... I am thinking the finish was still tacky when a heavy dew settled on the surfaces.  Also we are under a lot of trees and the pollen is a bit brutal this season... Any suggestions?

Mark