Double Vision
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That sounds good Rob. The give away is when the boat stinks of diesel especially near the tank.
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That sounds good Rob. The give away is when the boat stinks of diesel especially near the tank.
Robg71
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Full of dead bug, yes. Smells.... No.
Ones under the aft cabin bunk, the other fwd of the aft heads... Manufactured by the same company as yours looking at the way they are constructed..
Double Vision
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As you can see from these pics, the top end of the pipe looked ok apart from the give away rust stains. On removal of the rubber cap it was a different story.=http://s133.photobucket.com/user/doublevision_photos/media/IMG_1487.jpg.html]
alt
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^^ Wow, is this purely because of salt, or other reasons? I'm on fresh water and while i'm limited geographically, these issues are not a concern... bit of a trade off
jimmy_the_builder
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I thought it was just from the exhaust. Mine weren't anything like as bad as that, but still had visible corrosion and a noticeable thinning of the horn wall underneath the rubber cuff.
Double Vision
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I have done a modification with the new ones by smearing sikaflex in the inside joint between the rubber and the ally. I am hoping this will deter the water from seeping in there and rotting the new ones for a while. I'm not sure of the effect of fresh water in them but it has to be better than the salt.
aquapower
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Have just fitted a Volvo Penta 3581115 kit to mine, it prevents moisture getting between the rubber and the aluminium.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-PEN...ST-COLLECTOR-PIPE-SAVER-3581115-/351155890978
Double Vision
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The lumps are back in!
08.30 this morning, Phil the engineer prepares himself with a coffee.=http://s133.photobucket.com/user/doublevision_photos/media/IMG_1490.jpg.html]
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First one takes to the sky
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First one is in
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The finished job
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Just the legs to put back on tomorrow and hopefully the test fire in the afternoon.
08.30 this morning, Phil the engineer prepares himself with a coffee.=http://s133.photobucket.com/user/doublevision_photos/media/IMG_1490.jpg.html]
First one takes to the sky
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First one is in
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The finished job
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Just the legs to put back on tomorrow and hopefully the test fire in the afternoon.
jimmy_the_builder
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That's excellent progress, very well done. Top marks on bilge cleanliness as well.
Double Vision
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Thanks Jimmy. I do have a bit of OCD when it comes to my engine room! I see you are doing a similar project. My neighbour in Sovereign Harbour has just bought an 05 T40 with D6 310s. I think he got a good deal so I will put him onto your thread incase he needs to do the same task.
Greg2
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Top job! They look great and as Jimmy says, the engine bay is immaculate too 
Double Vision
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Top job! They look great and as Jimmy says, the engine bay is immaculate too
Thanks Greg
Legs are back on now and we are all ready for launch on Friday
Double Vision
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Final jobs completed today. Engines test fired and no leaks and legs back on=http://s133.photobucket.com/user/doublevision_photos/media/IMG_1509.jpg.html]
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crazy4557
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That engine and drive refurbish looks a proper job, you must be very pleased with that.
My biggest odd is my engine room but no way can I take engines out to do it properly and with them in its almost impossible. I'm envious:encouragement:
My biggest odd is my engine room but no way can I take engines out to do it properly and with them in its almost impossible. I'm envious:encouragement:
Double Vision
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Well she has been back in the water now for 2 weeks and every weekend it has blown a hooligan here or been p155ing down with rain so have not been able to sea trial yet. Every thing works as it should but of course not had the chance to test under load. Another week of nail biting so please can you all get some decent weather happening for the weekend?
RogerRat
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+1 to above.
Great job Paul, I'm just as envious.
look forward to seeing you later this summer.
Roger.