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Contact Waterways yourself! I made the same enquiry a couple of months ago to discover a further cavalier commercial attitude which now prevails within B/W. Can't remember the detail,but as I had used over 8 months there was no refund! Under that I seem to remember there was a formula,but not...

Thanks to all contributors! Up and running again.Glad I messed up with the kerosine! Stripped the carb down trying to undo the drain plug unsuccessfully,and ending up with removal. Found lots of gunge with presumably salt water in bottom and a hole corroded through the float bowl after...

Did something stupid and put kerosine in the tank in the dark.Now faced with carb job! Anyone familiar with the engine? I have no workshop manual,but after some effort found a screw slot in the bottom of the carb.Unfortunately it would not unscrew! It seems there is an allen type grub screw...

Just back from good w/e boating. See even more responses ! Thanks again all . Will persevere using all the help and comments proffered!

Thanks Vic, Your advice and responses have in the past and now been very helpful to me and no doubt others. Can't beleive I never thought of testing the water tube upwards ! The engine I doubt has done more than a handful of hours and is pristine,almost as new .I guess the impeller is...

Just aquired a johnson 4 o/b.It runs fine but no water was pumping.Dismantled the pump and turned the impeller round as fins set after standing for some time.When reassembled and tested, water comes fom the holes just under the steering swivel collar.None comes from the block as I expected.Can't...

See full post 5 hours ago re VolvoAQ130C ! Forgot to give main query in title and too late to edit !

Thanks to previous members' responses re wiring etc. Replies have been most helpful and I am making headway through the electrical nightmare! I have pm'd one contributor re specifics concerning the alternator,and now have a further general query :- The vessel has on the panel an oil warning...

Working on a Taylor 65 ,which I can find little about! It has a volvo AQ130C engine with a 270 outdrive unit for propulsion.The alternator appears to be contributing nothing according to the volt meter on the panel.The tacho ,oil guage,and what looks like an engine hours meter ,do not...

I would like it if still available please. If you let me have details will send cheque.If you give me your phone no will make arrangements re delivery! Regards Michael.

Just aquired new control panel :-at a jumble (perhaps a mistake!) All appears unused:- It comprises rev counter, preheat light, temp light, oil light, and battery light. There is a key start with :- 0, ON , Preheat , and start positions ,consecutively round the key.The loom from the panel has...

Hi, Sorry but a belated thanks to all contributors. Still not too sure what these shunts are all about.Heard of them before but never understood the principle and structure! Thanks again . Regards Michael.

Does anyone know if there is a simple way to fit an ammeter to a marine alternator/diesel engined electrical system.I have 2 batteries with 1-2-both isolator.Also thinking of fitting an alternator regulator. My simple mind says fit ammeter between pos wire & battery,but worried in case unit...

Thanks all contributors. The reason for the desire to fair is because the new hull,well I beleive painted after blasting ,was constructed in small panels almost diagonal sited.Although the general shape appears good,all the joins are visible and being used to GRP it looks a bit amaterish.The...

Trying to find out if epoxy with filler additive can in practice be plastered onto a steel hull to fair out and smooth the welded panels. I have tried the West site without success ,but feel perhaps a forumite may well have some ideas,or better still experience? The situation is a new hull...