I am considering the purchase of a 1968 41C Sportfish Hatt that has one 8v53 removed and one in the vessel. The removed one is at a shop that the owner cannot afford to pay for $10K. The other needs clutch rebuilt. The current owner tells me has not been thrilled with the 8V53N's because...

Just did seatrail and survey on 2005 boat with Twin 3126TA Cat diesels with 420 hours. I was told before going the boat had 3126 B which means electronic but it turns out they are 3126TA. Should we be conerned as previous post has said on 3126 engines. Need some input by tomorrow AM. Any...

Help, help, help... I installed new zincs in my heat exchanger, 671 TIC, the other day and the nut that zinc screws into that is sodered to the bottom of the heat exhanger partly snapped off. I have taken off the heat exchanger and it looks in good shape with no obvious electrolysis problems. I...

See if this makes any sense: my DD 8v71 Naturals have N70 injectors. I believe that N55 injectors are also available for these engines. Now, '55' is 21% less than '70' arithmetically. Would it therefore follow that I might get 21% more (better) mileage if I changed out to the lower rated...

The current thread on Turbo Replacement got me thinking: I originally removed the intercoolers and had them cleaned because I suspected some blockage..likely zinc pieces from the raw water pump. This forum helped me understand how critical they are as these are the first "TI" engines I've owned...

I'd like to replace the exhaust fittings (shower heads, cast iron) on my 43 dc. They're more like 45's or less any idea of who has them for a decent price? Thanks Bill

Something I was just thinking about....Last repower I removed and installed the engines in the water. This time the boat is on the hard. Will removing engines while on the hard present any balance issues? I have three stands on either side of the boat which is up on two sets of blocks at the...

I am going to buy a big boat a Hatteras maybe but I saw some body say two stroke motors are old and schools don't teach how to work on them now. I hope this is where to ask this question. Thanks, Leon

I picked a cell antenna this past weekend and wanted feedback on the boosters that go with them. I have heard they will boost anywhere fron 20-50 miles offshore. Who has them and what do you think? Also, did you hook direct to the phone or did you go to a remote telephone?