Recent content by jms28

Hi, Where can I find the correct required airflow CFM and boost pressure for my Volvo Penta TAMD 61A engines? I want to fit new aftermarket airfilters (K&N) and am keen to double-check that max. airflow is sufficient. Already checked Workshop Manual but only shows how to measure boost...

Thinking along the same lines, yes. But hard while not on site. Will investigate next week. This is particulalry pressing as I we've been having challenges with the starter bank slowly going down while at anchor. So I suspect some "rogue" connections somewhere, either in the switchboard or the...

Thanks a lot for this. And yes, this is more or less exactly the system as I plan it/ partially in place already. E.g. the 3 isolator switches are installed exactly that way, including the emergeny combination switch. One thing: I currently have two starter batteries connected in parallel and...

Quick follow-up question on this: Did anyone ever bother having a detailed look at the air throughput/ velocity of (universal) replacement filters? Can't find any data sheets on most manufacturer websites. Can it just be assumed that it will be higher for sure than the orig. VP paper filters...

Thanks for this. Made me rethink and will actually wire it according to 3. diagram I posted above. Once I expand to 4 house batteries & get another Lynx, I may revisit. But in order to be able to integrate the shunt I realized the flaw in my planning you rightfully pointed out. I'm still in the...

Thanks again for all the replies. After careful consideration, I've come to the following conclusions: I will go with the Lynx system - or at least part of it for now Why? 3 main reasons: 1. The neat and secure installation is really appealing 2. If you put together the equivalent parts...

Hi, I've done some research into the Victron Energy Lynx distribution system and came to the conclusion that the main value add is how neat cables can be arranged. That, of course, comes at a price and I'm still unsure as to if I am better advised to wire things up manually or whether to go...

Thanks for the replies and apologies for my belated response! You mean I would be well advised to connect both solar charging arrays to the house battery bank only as the starter batteries will be charged by the alternators anyway, correct? I had a BlueSea VSR but removed it last season as I...

Hi, I currently have 2 x Solara SM 225 M (68W each, I think) connected to a Votronic MPP 350 Duo Digital to charge two seperate battery banks (starter & house) in my motor boat. Rather small sized, I know :/ Hence, I recently purchased 2 x Jackery SolarSaga 100W foldable solar panels to start...

Found this post and am super keen to hear the outcome of this: how did the OP / @Ronnie79 proceed in this in the end? I am in a similar situation: Keen to buy a boat that has no proof of VAT status and is located in Greece Boat was purchased through a company in early 1990s in a country that...

Hi again, I think I have the diameter of my turbo inlet flange confirmed by now: 108mm. Best fit according the the K&N website would be the RC-1645 model. Would you know if that is the model you have? Looks like it from the pics. Thks

Thanks for the input. I assume my 1990 VP TAMD 61A arguably count as 'older engines'...? :) Also, do all K&Ns use oil to filter? There are dry and non-dry open airfilters, no? Thks

Thanks. Judging from the photo you uploaded, we both have the same turbo flange diameters, which is approx. 110mm. The OE turbos I had before were 70mm, so I don't the the Mann+Hummel filters are a good fit for me after all. Thks

Sounds like a plan. Would you have the diameter of your turbo inlet flange to hand by any chance? Looks like the same as mine. Are these the orig. turbos or did you replace them as well? Had to fit new ones 2 years ago, as my old ones were in a very bad condition after nearly 30 years and the...

Looks nice! Yeah, currently confirming available sizes as I changed my turbos a few years back (my orig. ones were rubbish after nearly 30 years) and the turbo inlet flange of the new turbos is bigger. Do I rightfully assume, that adaptors between turbo inlet flange and airfilter are not ideal...