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I've been starting my starbord engine with the parallel while I wait on the new 819's. I noticed that my alternator voltage guage for the Starbord engine reads zip while running. Shouldn't the guage read alternator output, around 32v, regardless of battery condition? The batteries still hold...

Getting ready to change the filter on my MG15C's, the filter housing is new to me. It appears to be straight forward, 4 bolts on the cap, but there appears to be a pivot arm going to another housing, and it appears to be retained by 2 set screws, one for rotation, one for length? I attached a...

Priced and sourced the battery options. The 8v195's are the only ones that will "fit" my 14 1/2 wide battery boxes. Granted they flare out, and by placing a spaced on the bottom of the box to raise the battery up a little some slightly wider batteries become options. The 8v195's are 1/3 cheaper...

Talk to me about batteries! I've read through the threads about Rolls, Deka, etc, and in one thread it seemed to indicate one bank was for cranking (both engines?), and the other bank were the house batteries. So deep cycle on one side, and cranking on the other... Is that correct? Or does each...

Help! I was cleaning in the Starbord engine room and accidently flipped the fuel feed valve lever to off, return lever was untouched and set on forward. Took the boat out, and the engine stumbled and died, cranked it for a little while with no luck, then discovered the fuel lever in the off...

One of my toilets has developed a trick. It works fine, but after flushing, it has large air bubbles coming back up through the bowl.. it bubbles for a good 45 seconds or so after flushing. Any idea what caused this, and is it a cause for concern? The pump does not have any fluid leaks, and I...

Finished changing the engine oil and filters, had the transmission oil changed in Miami about 200 hours ago, what's a good change frequency for MG15C's? Thanks

Using a lifeline here! Just changed out the circulating pump on my MDL4 ($$$oouch), scavenged the sensors from the old pump. Did not adequately mark the spade connectors on the upper temp sensor. 3 positions on sensor, test, Sig, and +, one lead is a short one from a lower coolant sensor, the...

Did a DIY oil change on my 12v71 Ti's today. The DD filter(s) on the engines were part #23530408. The NAPA guy crossed them to Napa Gold 1671's. I noticed on Diesel Pro's website, they called for DD #23530407. Both the DD part numbers (07 and 08) cross to a Baldwin 95. Anybody know the diference...

My last boat had a sole of teak and holley plywood. It looked good, but dented easily. Panel World or is it World Panel sells the 4 x 8 and 4 x 10 sheets of the material. Has anybody used it on the floor of their Hatteras. I currently have carpet throughout (except tile in the heads, and parquay...

Ok, enough already, I know... You can slide the collar back down to compress a little for the next ring, or use a blunt tool, like the back end of a ratchet handle. Once all 4 rings are in place, I like to put a little plumbers (white lithium) grease around the outside of the collar befor...

Some folks don't remove the old packing...to lazy, improper tools...I don't know why, but I fished out a buch from this stuffing box. Cut your new rings ahead of time, and 90% of the water flow will stop with insertion of the first of 4 rings with joints beveled and staggered 90'.

Just finished repacking the second rudder stuffing box, took some pics to bore those folks that have done this standard maintainence item, and to inspire those that might not think it's a DIY job. I used a product called Duramax Ultra, it's a gore type material. I have used both products and...

Does anybody have a part number, and source for a Onan MDL4 Thermostat? Thanks

letting the Hattie breathe! Had a chance to blow out the engine soot today... 2200 rpm and it had more to give!

Had a chance to blow out the engine soot today... 2200 rpm and it had more to give!

Well, I found the 32v blower for my generator compartment. It's noisy so I'm going to replace it. Unfortunately it was behind the washer dryer in my 63 MY. The W/D was such a pita to get out, I'm replacing it too. It's the original unit and removing it was half the battle...so it is a 2fer...

Annual Rockin the Docks fireworks show... Awesome!

With July 4th falling mid-week this year, we are celebrating early! Independence Day, and refinishing the starbord bow rail!

Rubbing compound in a 55 gallon drum, some 3m Finessit, and a lot of labor.. the shine is back!