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Ppoultey replied to the thread Bubbles in first stage deisel filter.Good advice Refueler. If anyone's able to identify the manufacturer of the orange inspection/water seperator would be appreciated for...
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PIts a First Point to look at with anything like this : Seals. Even if they look good - REPLACE and do NOT overtighten ...
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Ppoultey replied to the thread Bubbles in first stage deisel filter.@alahol2 you're absolutely right it is a water seperator - my error mis identifying. On closer inspection the rubber washer is hard and...
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PBubbles = Air = not good. If you carefully remove the bowl drain plug ( extra carefully, they are inclined to shear off) Clean up and...
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PProvided that you're confident in doing the job underwater, there's no reason why not. As you say, it's only three (8mm) nylon cheese...
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PIt's no problem replacing in the water. Other than the sea being cold in UK waters. And murky. It's possible to do it in snorkel gear...
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PI have not replaced my Bruntons anode underwater although I see no reason why this would be problematic. I have removed and replaced a...
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Ppoultey posted the thread Bubbles in first stage deisel filter in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader.I've recently acquired a Moody 31 mk II with Volvo Penta 2003 28hp. The first stage fuel filter pictured with orange inspection bulb has...
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PHaving replaced the anode positioned at the rear of the Brunton prop ( three plastic bolts that expose the prop retaining nut when...
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Ppoultey reacted to Jules W's post in the thread Grinding noise in forward gear not in reverse with
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My ambassador stripper has a plastic spacer.. like a big thin washer. It wears over time which can allow the blades to catch in ahead... -
Ppoultey reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Grinding noise in forward gear not in reverse with Like.
While it may be the rope cutter it is unlikely if it ia a Stripper and has been properly installed following the instructions to leave a...
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Ppoultey reacted to AntarcticPilot's post in the thread Grinding noise in forward gear not in reverse with Like.
I'd suspect the rope cutter. I have the same boat and engine without a rope cutter.
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Ppoultey reacted to rotrax's post in the thread Grinding noise in forward gear not in reverse with Like.
Me too! I suspect the rope cutter needs more clearance. When it is in ahead, the prop pushes the shaft forward.
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Ppoultey posted the thread Grinding noise in forward gear not in reverse in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader.Recently aquired a Moody 31 Mk II and noticed a not-allarming but noticeable grinding sound when in gear on the pontoon. This noise goes...
