Recent content by ruvane

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I now have some alternatives.

Hi everyone. I'm replacing the prop on my Volvo 110S saildrive and will be using Velox antifouling. I believe the prop is some sort of aluminium alloy, definitely not bronze or something similar. Having done some research I believe that the best primer to go with is Hammerite for special...

Thanks for all the input. Going to try the 2-bladed prop - don't think it can get much worse!

Hi all, I have a 3-bladed prop on my 30' Moody and it's almost impossible to reverse to port. Best I can do is dead astern once she's actually moving backwards. I need a new prop and was wondering whether it would improve with a 2-bladed prop. Not sure if it makes any difference that it's on a...

It looks like there's a fatal flaw, as I suspected! As Migs points out, charging might indeed never happen as the BMS will simply disable charging with the alternator trying to supply full current. That leaves an external DC-DC charger limiting current to the BMS. Thanks Boater Sam, I'll go...

Thanks everyone for the feedback - much appreciated. Rather than creating individual posts to address each point I'll try to do it all in one post. The smart BMS is rated at 150A but I can limit the charge current to anything up to this. 20A seems to be safe to start with and measure things as...

Hi everyone, I have a SmartGauge and SmartBank Advanced installed in my boat to control the batteries and it's been working great for a while. Not a large or complex setup - two lead acid batteries, one for engine start and the other for auxiliary electronics. My aux battery has failed...

Thanks Vic.

Hi guys, I'd like to clean and re-oil the air filters on my old Volvo Penta MD11C. What's the best way to wash them and what's the best oil to use? There's also a filter in the oil cap - is it worth washing this filter? I can't imagine that this has ever been cleaned and looks full of thick...

I'm looking for at least 1 injector and housing in good condition. This is the early style with 2 fuel connections at the top. I think the part number is 833191. Thanks, Ruvane.

Thanks Scottie. Does it make any difference doing it while the engine is hot or cold?

Thanks for the replies. I'll give it a go.

Hi guys, I have a very early (1975) MD11C and I want to replace the injectors. Has anyone done this before or does anyone have any tips? Is it necessary to remove the sleeve as well as the injector? I'm assuming that there's a special pulling tool, but is the tool not specific to the type of...

As always, the forum has been brilliant - thanks to all for the replies. I now know exactly what to ask and do. Cheers.

Hi guys, I'm going to be in the UK in the near future and was thinking of buying a heat exchanger from ASAP to bring back with me. This is outside the EU. If I want to reclaim the VAT, what do I need to do? Is it simply a question of having a genuine VAT receipt or does the company need to...