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    VicS replied to the thread Attaching boom to mast - FoxCub 18.
    ITYWF the item in the third picture is called a thumb screw, wing screw or butterfly wing screw. I guess its purpose is the lock the...
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    IIRC it was like that on the boat I used to crew. .............. VDO .
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    VicS replied to the thread Marlec HRDi controller blank.
    Disconnect the batteries and restrain the wind gen. Charge both batteries and reconnect as described in the Installation and Operation...
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    VicS replied to the thread Strange thread.
    1/4 " BSF ? BSF ?? My first thoughts But same diameter as UNF which OP says is to big.
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    VicS replied to the thread 1970 vp D2.
    If it wont turn on the handle with injectors out the engine is seized or rusted due to water ingress. Put a little diesel oil in the...
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    VicS replied to the thread 1970 vp D2.
    MD2 perhaps .............. with Dynastart hence reference to "belts" Pictures from the workshop manual:
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    VicS replied to the thread Another Suzuki 2.5 outboard issue!.
    Difficult to see how bad it is in the photo. You don't want to take off any metal so if not too bad I'd use some fine emery cloth and...
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    Did you check the sensing connection ?..... Yellow wire between the alternator and the starter solenoid. Can't you get the alternator...
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    You meter shows the voltage readings for one of the three batteries according to which is selected by the switch below the display, as...
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    Simple. When you are ready to start the engine Select the starter battery Start the engine Keep the starter battery selected for long...
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    What exactly do you have? One of these?
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    There are some videos you can watch. The Topdon BT100 appears to aimed at testing a cranking battery. Ie one which is required to...
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    3M 5200 is a polyurethane adhesive sealant similar to Sikaflex 291i and Puraflex 40 (PU 40) which you will find for fewer beer tokens in...
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    VicS replied to the thread Anode attachment through the hull?.
    Yes they go all the way through. The wiring that bonds the anode to the item it is fitted to protect connects to one of the studs inside...
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    VicS replied to the thread Fibreglass Bloom.
    Yes you should be able to cut it back and polish it. I have done my red hulled Sea Wych several times. Materials and techniques have...
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