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by bill
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Possibly The Most Overlooked Preventive Maintenance!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 15558

Re: Possibly The Most Overlooked Preventive Maintenance!!!

BigM

Jeepmanking »

Very good point. ;)

Wouild you please add a signature to your posts. :idea:

Thanks
bill
by bill
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: We Bought A 1987 Marinette 32 FB
Replies: 7
Views: 19255

Re: We Bought A 1987 Marinette 32 FB

BigM
Very nice. ;) Great video.
Is it normal that there are so few people out on boats :?:
Take care and happy boating with your new pride and joy. :D
bill
by bill
Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Connected Fuel Tanks?
Replies: 6
Views: 23220

Re: Connected Fuel Tanks?

BigM
The cross over valves on my 37' are located by the fuel strainers/filters in the engine compartment. ;)
Merry Christmas
bill
by bill
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 118
Views: 2574048

Re: A little crazy?

BigM
Congratulations on all your hard work.
Thanks for all the great photos. :D
bill
by bill
Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:56 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 118
Views: 2574048

Re: A little crazy?

BigM
Good luck on your project. :mrgreen:
Sound like a great idea. :idea:
Don't get discouraged. 8-)
bill
by bill
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: Rudders
Topic: Bent Rudder shafts?
Replies: 21
Views: 42996

Re: Bent Rudder shafts?

BigM
The site appears to have problems again! :shock:

opps just nobody inputting any information :?

bill
by bill
Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.
Replies: 14
Views: 30506

Re: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.

BigM Hi Steve. I chased a similar problem with my 37'. Install a fuel pressure gauge at the inlet to your carb. use a tee. Check the fuel pressure reading while engine is running. Shouldn't be any more than 5 psi. On mine the old mechanical fuel pumps were putting out enough pressure to override the...
by bill
Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Rudders
Topic: Bent Rudder shafts?
Replies: 21
Views: 42996

Re: Bent Rudder shafts?

BigM
Hello Bud.
On my 32' and 37" the shafts are straight. Both 1975 boats. :)
Hope this helps.
Stainless is a great way to go. :mrgreen:
bill

ps When you get a chance how about adding a signature to your posts: :idea:
by bill
Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:48 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Could we collect prop, shafts and other parts specs and info here ??
Replies: 13
Views: 25510

Re: Could we collect prop, shafts and other parts specs and info here ??

BigM
Could we not put the information into the Vendors list :?:
:shock:
bill
by bill
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:34 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Happy Forth of July!
Replies: 4
Views: 10496

Re: Happy Forth of July!

BigM
Have a happy and safe July fourth. :)
Thank a veteran.
bill