Search results

Does anyone here have a good source for turbos for our vintage Detroit motors? local shop has indicated mine can no longer be rebuilt and has had difficulty locating replacement. Brand and part number would be helpful as well.

I am completing a total replacement project of all three heads on my 1984, 53MY. When finished I will have three working 32 volt pumps and one new spare solenoid. A couple of new stators. I have two original heads as well, if anyone is interested. $275 per pump, plus shipping. Heads free with...

I am concerned that my oil pressure gauges are not reading correct pressures. What is the proper trouble shooting procedure to determine the connections are correct and the sending units are actually intended for dual gauge application? 32V system, running 8V714Ti engines

I have removed them from the boat deck of my 53 MY where they carried a 13 ft Boston whaler for years. Note there is one small section of ruber missing from the forward chock. I hav enot been able to locate a suitable replacement. Didn't scar my whaler, but didn't want to hide the fact it was...

I have two 12V batts connected to an independent charger up on the bridge to run 12 V devices. I was wondering if that is standad practice for the vintage boats we have that came with a 32V system. I thin the charger has problems and wanted to consider upgrading to DC - DC voltage converters if...

I have replaced the carpet in the saloon with hard wood and have made itdown the staris to the galley. I jumped ahead and replaced the carpet and two layers of vinyl in the forward stateroom and head with Amtico. I still have the Galley, companionway and the two aft heads to cover with Amtico...

Thanks to MikeP and several others here I am gathering the materials to install Amtico flooring in my Galley and Heads. I am worried about telegraphing defects in the subfloor material. To handle any defects in the sole what leveling compound is recommended?

I am looking for recommendations for a hard top on my 53. My 1984 53MY has an after market (Marquip) arch that was hinged by the PO for the 19 ft bridge on the loop. Can anyone recommend a hardtop builder that can work with an existing arch, or is a total new support system the way to go. My...

I am trying to locate repplacements for these: The boat is a 1984; 53 MY, but I have seen these on other hatts up to 1989. Does anyone have a source?

I am aware of three basic model of the 53' hulls from 1969 thru 1987. The classic, the ED and the C. Does anyone here have a quick reference to the totla number of the 15-10, 53 hulls built and how many were in each model? Are there additional models I am not aware of?

Over the years I have seen many inquiries about the cost of owning and operating our boats. I have had mine for a little over a year now and it has been quite the first year of ownership. I made the decision to purchase a 53MY in 2005. My budget was pretty weak for this , but I kept my eyes...

A friend has a 1989 48C that was powered and propped for speed. He doesn't run the the canyons and wants to use the boat more for weekend cruising on the inland waterways. There in lies the problem: Too much low end torgue for his style boating. We are looking for prop recommendations to improve...

Has anyone here had experience powder coating a 1984 vintage set of buell horns?

I'm looking for recommendation on which oil to use in the Westerbeke 10.0 BTDA Generator. The spec is stated as: "CF or CG-4, SAE 30, 10W-30, 15W-40". I am familiar with the oil discussions for our mains but could not locate much on this subject. PO didn't leave any records of what had been...

I would like to route the single cable for a KVH M1 down the port aft corner wall on my 1984 53MY. I am also considering the installation of a flush mounted speakers for the aft deck so an access hole may be cut at the exterior top of that wall location. Here's the question: Does anyone know...

Has anyone appied a wolverine pad type block heater to the coolant resevoir rather than the oil pan? I hav etwo 500W units but can not see a space large enough on the oil pan to apply them. There is plenty of space on the resevoir, but I have reservations about how affective it would be.

I am getting ready to insall a couple of the pad style heaters on my oil pans and would approeciate some input. I would like to hear from any of the 53MY owners that have used the wolverine pad type heaters on their detroit oil pans. Specifically where and how did you prep the installation area...

This will be my first winter on the 1984, 53MY and I am making my check list for winterization. Here on the TN river I plan to use the boat year round so I am going with 500W wolverine heaters on the oil pans for the mains. I'll use a bilge heater in the Gen room under the galley sole. That...

has anyone had to replace their rotary cam switch that transfer electrical power from shore power to generator? Mine appears to be a Kraus & Naimer product and very difficult to find, even through Sam's. Has anyone out there gone through this and located and alternate part or source for the...

Can someone help me identify what the item is on the secondary fuel filter mount that has two wires connected? I can find no guage or alarm that appears to be related to the devise.