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    Volkswagen crankshaft sensor

    The ECU could be programmed to prevent the engine starting if the programme deemed the failure of an input necessary for safe operation. This could be extended to engine temperature and fuel pressure. So in answer to your question, yes the ECU can prevent the engine from starting if the ECU has...
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    Straw poll. How did you pay for your boat?

    Yacht was an eBay bargain for a winter project. Mobo was an extravagance bought on credit card whilst on holiday - paid off within a couple of months of finacial jiggling Shetland fishing boat was paid cash.
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    Sailin - Beware, it's a very expensive pasttime/hobby/addiction

    Bring Out Another Thousand
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    How is it that motorboats lean into a tight turn

    My experience of playing about either tidal or lake is whilst you are planing the boat does and will lean into the curve whilst it is "skimming" across the surface. I have always put this down to the propulsion is below the centre of gravity of the boat thus acting like a lever pushing the...
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    salt in outboard motors

    Hot water! A couple of years ago I bought myself an Evinrude V4 90 iirc, got it very cheap as it had been poorly maintained and everytime it was out on the water the alarm sounded after a minute or so as it had over heating issues. Pulling out the stats taught me that salt was more of a serious...
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    Diesel-proof sealant

    I used this to seal some urinals to the wall, was spec'd for by the customer. Didn't think it was that verstaile but having a look at http://www.ct1ltd.com says otherwise.
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    12v Basic Circuit.. help needed

    A fuse needs to be put as close to the + side of the battery as possible, then a cut off switch where it is still close to the battery but get-at-able if you need to in a hurry. As pointed out, make sure that the cable is capable of taking all the current loaded when everything is switched on...
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    Diesel-proof sealant

    Hylomar Blue or Instant Gasket is loosely based compound called RTV Silicone. Having used it to rebuild engines of all shapes and sizes. I serviced the f-i-l's 35hp Evinrude at the beginning of the season and noticed that there was some corrosion on the pump mating face and fuel was leaking. I...
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    Ugly Boat Bargain for Someone ?

    I'm sure that someone has a lot of time, effort and love invested in the boat.... somewhere. I think it's worth it's money for the engine and trailer and testing out my new diamond whizzer blade :)
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    Where to buy a second hand boom?

    How cheap do you want to not pay? How versatile are you at adapting? I got a price for a plain 8m long mast today from Z-Spars. Now bearing in mind that I will have to transplant all my rigging onto the new mast as I am only buying the extrusion it's no brainer not to go this route. (My existing...
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    If you live near Kendal......

    Glasson Dock (http://www.glassonsailing.co.uk) seem to be a happy bunch, I haven't joined up yet, but I will do soon enough!!
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    Trailer electrics - multipoint or direct?

    Perhaps that PayPal being a registered financial institution (istr) they are relying on that for identity? not disputing what has been quoted, just a thought
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    This years red diesel prices out in the sticks

    A bit of hose and syphon it perhaps?
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    This years red diesel prices out in the sticks

    Asda are charging 131p per litre today, which is all well and good if you have the mode to transport qty(s) of derv to and throw.
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    Torquay £1.40 a litre for Red

    That is more expensive than the supermarkets for derv. That's wrong!!
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