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Santego 3867 packing size ?

Last post by bud37 « September 19th, 2023, 4:20 pm
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by bobwhorn » September 19th, 2023, 1:20 pm

Getting ready to dive under the floor and would like to get some packing material ahead of time.
Thanks.

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September 19th, 2023, 4:20 pm
Santego 3867, Cat 3116, stuffing box size

Last post by bobwhorn « September 10th, 2023, 11:25 am
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by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:19 pm

Stuffing boxes are dripping, what size packing? Adjusting nut, RH or LH threads? Gave it a halfhearted try but lock nut didn't move. PB Blaster time...

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September 10th, 2023, 11:25 am
Transmission replacement

Last post by km1125 « September 8th, 2023, 8:28 am
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by smcdiarmid » September 7th, 2023, 9:28 pm

Need any help or advice on how to find - or have build a transmission for a Marquis 65 2008
Does anyone have information on getting such large parts...

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September 8th, 2023, 8:28 am
Cat 3116 raw waterpump removal

Last post by bobwhorn « September 7th, 2023, 4:21 pm

by bobwhorn » September 7th, 2023, 4:21 pm

Any hints on what is involved?
Thanks,
Bob

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September 7th, 2023, 4:21 pm
Volvo Fuel Filters

Last post by TruckerTim « July 13th, 2023, 5:14 pm
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by TruckerTim » July 11th, 2023, 9:51 am

Looking for the filter numbers for both the small and larger spin on filters for my Volvo TAMD 74. Not at the boat and need to order them. Thanks!

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July 13th, 2023, 5:14 pm
Carver 380 diesel

Last post by bud37 « July 8th, 2023, 4:38 pm
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by Jcamp » July 8th, 2023, 12:51 pm

Hello everyone, bought a basket case Carver 380 and I’m looking to see if anyone out there has a carver 380 in a diesel has I’d like to keep this...

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July 8th, 2023, 4:38 pm
Walter V driver Gear Ratio question

Last post by RichS « July 8th, 2023, 10:00 am
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by Hoplite808 » June 18th, 2023, 3:17 pm

On my 3327 Convertible it is now powered with a pair of Perkins T6.354 engines. I suspect it was originally powered with a pair of Crusader 270’s....

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July 8th, 2023, 10:00 am
355 Shaft Seal Replacement

Last post by Viper « June 28th, 2023, 7:20 am
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by gmac98004 » June 27th, 2023, 12:30 am

Hello Team,

We just successfully buttoned up our haulout last week. Aside from the usual paint, zincs and cleanup, we also had a shaft seal leak to...

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June 28th, 2023, 7:20 am
Cummins 450 diamond series

Last post by Bakoboat « June 22nd, 2023, 9:54 am
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by Bakoboat » June 21st, 2023, 1:00 pm

Does anyone know if the cummins 450 diesels will continue to run if battery power is cut off.

As I sort through some battery issues I'm wondering...

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June 22nd, 2023, 9:54 am
Twin Disc Ec 100 controls

Last post by aussie530carver « June 19th, 2023, 11:44 pm
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by Sgodfrey » July 20th, 2019, 5:22 pm

Hello

I have recently upgrade the controls on a carver 450 and have two throttles and two actuators that were working when removed. I intend to...

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June 19th, 2023, 11:44 pm
Diesel fuel filter water separator

Last post by Bakoboat « May 27th, 2023, 7:33 am
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by Bakoboat » May 8th, 2023, 6:55 am

Can anyone explain the purpose of the large plastic screw on top of my fuel filter/water separator? This is connected to my diesel geny and the screw...

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May 27th, 2023, 7:33 am
ZF301 twin sync, one lever

Last post by trwestman « May 25th, 2023, 3:19 pm

by trwestman » May 25th, 2023, 3:19 pm

I have not been able to get the synchronization to turn on. Also cannot turn on one lever operation mode.
When I tried the procedure from the...

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May 25th, 2023, 3:19 pm
Over heating port engine

Last post by Jay Fusaro « April 8th, 2023, 2:20 pm
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by Jay Fusaro » April 6th, 2023, 1:12 pm

Hi all - our new to us port engine ('98 445 with Cummins 6CTA 8.3L Diamond Series, 300 hrs) is overheating when it hits 2,000 rpm. It runs all day...
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April 8th, 2023, 2:20 pm
Magnetic switches

Last post by KyleR « February 21st, 2023, 8:01 pm
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by mjmason1 » January 22nd, 2023, 10:02 pm

Does anyone know what these magnetic switches actually do. One of my port side ones are burnt. IMG_8267.jpg

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February 21st, 2023, 8:01 pm
Hour meter on Aetna digital Tachometer is over run

Last post by KyleR « February 19th, 2023, 9:09 am
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by Carpe Diem » October 1st, 2022, 1:01 am

I am in the middle of a sale of my 200 506 with Volvo 74TAMD EDC engines. I have digital tachometers that double as hour meters. I never had a decent...

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February 19th, 2023, 9:09 am
Onan generator runs with no fuel pump?!?

Last post by km1125 « February 15th, 2023, 10:49 am
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by KyleR » February 13th, 2023, 9:02 pm

I’ve had intermittent issues with our Onan 10KW generator model MDKWB (diesel) tripping the DC control circuit breaker (the 10amp red breaker)...

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February 15th, 2023, 10:49 am
Transmission cooler

Last post by mjmason1 « January 23rd, 2023, 7:57 pm
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by mjmason1 » January 22nd, 2023, 9:58 pm

Here is a picture of my homemade transmission cooler flush system. IMG_8267.jpg

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January 23rd, 2023, 7:57 pm
Fellow AD31 Volvo Penta owners

Last post by Viper « November 26th, 2022, 8:58 am
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by Phrancus » April 30th, 2022, 4:05 am

Our 26/28 is equipped with the Volvo Penta AD31b engines (130Hp diesel) with DP290 sterndrives and I've been working on them for a while now....

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November 26th, 2022, 8:58 am
Perkins T6.354 stop linkage question.

Last post by Hoplite808 « October 4th, 2022, 11:13 pm

by Hoplite808 » October 4th, 2022, 11:13 pm

For anyone who has a carver that is powered by Perkins T6.354’s with electric stop solenoids. Would you please share an image of what the linkage...

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October 4th, 2022, 11:13 pm
Diesel Fuel Filters Replacement Frequency

Last post by Midnightsun « September 18th, 2022, 1:28 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 17th, 2022, 5:13 am

How often to you guys replace your fuel filters? Diesels have primary and secondary filters on them as opposed to gas with one lonely filter/water...

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September 18th, 2022, 1:28 pm
Impellor replacement on 456 port engine

Last post by mjmason1 « September 15th, 2022, 10:16 pm
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by Bakoboat » August 12th, 2022, 8:31 am

Does anyone know the best way to access impellor on port engine (cummins 450 diamond series). (456 motor yacht). Starboard is easy and very...

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September 15th, 2022, 10:16 pm
Volvo D6-370 Not Getting Enough Boost Pressure

Last post by pepmyster « August 15th, 2022, 6:20 am
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by Midnightsun » August 10th, 2022, 1:03 pm

Got an issue and it seems like Volvo diesel techs are impossible to find.

I think I self inflicted this however it may very well be something else...
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August 15th, 2022, 6:20 am
Change Gear Oil in IPS 500 Drive Unit

Last post by Rocketman « June 30th, 2022, 3:42 pm
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by Rocketman » June 7th, 2022, 10:20 am

As the subject states, I am getting close to time to change the drive oil.
It was done while the boat was out for hauling and bottom paint the last...

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Last post by Rocketman View the latest post
June 30th, 2022, 3:42 pm
EC200 Control bugs

Last post by km1125 « June 14th, 2022, 8:32 am
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by Champ3555 » June 13th, 2022, 8:04 pm

Good afternoon all. I have been posting about my Cummins QSM11 engines not reaching full RPM. Specifically on the starboard side. I have had Cummins...

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Last post by km1125 View the latest post
June 14th, 2022, 8:32 am
RPM's

Last post by km1125 « May 7th, 2022, 9:47 am
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by TruckerTim » May 6th, 2022, 11:33 am

I have been posting in several areas about my potential purchase of a 2000 450 Voyager and appreciate the response but here is another question that...

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May 7th, 2022, 9:47 am

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