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I have a chenta reduction gear with a car type starter motor which only runs in one direction, I need to replace the starter motor with a motor that runs in both directions. Electric motor requirements 12 volt 1500 KW reversing, flange mounting. Any suggestions as to the type of motor to use IE...

Hi I fitted a G3100 navman autopilot to my to my yacht about 4 years ago and it performed very well never giving me any problems. I have just bought another yacht and wanted to fit the same autopilot but it seems that they have been discontinued. There are still some (autopilots) for sale but...

Thank you omega2 i will call them tomorrow tertim

Thank you latestarter1 I will give them a call tomorrow. tertim

Yes tried Jabsco & ASAP, pump OK but helical gear no OK I think my best option is the breakers yard. tertim

Thank you for the speedy reply omega2, I live in Phuket so was hoping to order online or tel to place order. I have a friend who travels frequently between UK and Thailand to bring the part out to me. tertim

Could any members recommend breakers yards for ford trucks in UK. I have just purchased boat with 2711E industrial engine which has been poorly marinised (south East Asia) I'm looking for the helical gear wheel that bolts to the spindle of the Jabsco/Johnston raw water pump. Any info would be...

I have a Vigil RM radar which for some reason has started the readout language in french and the display is very dim and refuses to brighten. I'v tried pushing various buttons but to no avail, all the other functions appear to be working but the screen remains very dim. The set was working...

Hi Yes I'm thinking along the same lines. Tertim <hr width=100% size=1>

Hi If I don't top up the water level then the engine starts to overheat. I suspect it could be something to do with the core in the heat exchanger. tertim <hr width=100% size=1>

I have a thornycroft T108 1.8 D the engine runs perfectly well and all temps and pressure are normal and will run for extended periods with no problems. On switching off and leaving for a few hours the fresh water header tank needs 3 to 4 litres to top it up. I have fitted an expasion tank but...

I have a desk top computer running c map and gps connected to computer. All works fine when on shore power but when i power the computer from my inverter the gps signal is lost after about 30 seconds. Can any members suggest a solution? Tertim <hr width=100% size=1>

Anybody know where I can do a I day course and exam for my vhf licence in the midlands tertim <hr width=100% size=1>

I’ve sold a water maker to a fellow formite and am having trouble trying to find a company to bring it back to the UK from Barcelona. It weighs 25 Kg and is packed ready to go, any suggestions? tertim <hr width=100% size=1>

I have recently fitted a new alternator to my thornycroft 108 and have had to fit a different size pulley on the alternator, thus altering the speed of the alternator and the pulse to the tachometer. My question is can the tachometer be re-calibrated to show the correct RPM and how do I...