I’m looking for a cheap but expert Detroit mechanic. No I’m not, I know better. I’ve just relocated to Pompano Beach and I need a Detroit mechanic to help with a 12-71 that’s blowing black smoke. Only the port motor, bottom is clean, air seps cleanhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/CNgUpxfHJ5dykkr79
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01-25-2020 04:27 PM #1
Detroit Mechanic recommend around Pompano Beach
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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Re: Detroit Mechanic recommend around Pompano Beach
I used Hall Engine Company for my Detroit’s and my Cats. Robert Hall is owner. I have had good experiences with him. 954-604-1263
Thanks,
Tony
2008 Cheoy Lee Bravo 78 "Bella Sophia"
1989 78' Hatteras CPMY #311 "Bella Sophia" (sold)
2007 Everglades 290cc “Bada Bing” (sold)
2006 Advanced Outdoors 28cc (sold)
2003 Melges 24 "Bada Bing" (sold)
2023 HCB 42 “Bada Bing”
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01-26-2020 11:29 AM #5
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Well, today’s findings are extremely perplexing and full of suck!!!! It came to my attention the fwd blower tube had oil on the top of it. Further investigation found a flapper bolt out, just sitting in the grove it mounts in. After installing it checking the remainder of the bolts found two on the front and one bolt in the back flappers that are stripped. Other than tapping new heli-coils in, any advise?https://photos.app.goo.gl/AAKJ2WRUNkX82Ejv7
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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Re: Detroit Mechanic recommend around Pompano Beach
This may sound simple but did you try throwing a fresh bolt in there and seeing if it took to the point you could tighten it down? My experience with old bolts is that sometimes they bugger up and a fresh one is the solution. Other than that I would god with a fresh tap and possibly the helicoil.
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
Wickford RI
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01-26-2020 01:36 PM #7Registered Member
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01-27-2020 08:18 AM #8
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Thanks for the recommends fellas, I’ll update the results
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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01-29-2020 02:09 AM #9
Re: Detroit Mechanic recommend around Pompano Beach
Interestingly enough, each of the three striped bolts are different lengths. I was able to replace the shortest with the next length bolt, torqued to specs. Dug through my collection and found a 5" bolt, 3/4" longer than the stripped one and got it torqued to specs but had to use a 1/4" spacer. Those two happen to be in the front blower intake so the fwd unit is fixed, the rear unit is a little more problematic, the longer bolt won't tighten down so I'll likely pull it and research another option.
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears