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by john26
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New member
Replies: 9
Views: 11031

Re: New member

Welcome Bob,
I am too a new ember I have been following for a long time,but after my M-26 purchase.lot of good info and folks here!!!!
by john26
Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Twin Screw Engine Rotation...
Replies: 21
Views: 34376

Re: Twin Screw Engine Rotation...

So if looking at the engine from the flywheel is standard rotation clockwise or counterclockwise.Trying to get a feel for what standard should be?
Thanks
John
by john26
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Twin Screw Engine Rotation...
Replies: 21
Views: 34376

Re: Twin Screw Engine Rotation...

Hi to everyone.Maybe a little off subject but, what rotation is normal for a single screw looking from flywheel end?I should know this..My motor is listed on ID plate as a 255R so does the R possibly indicate reverse rotation or maybe reman.Ford 255 Mercruisers were only made for a couple of years 7...
by john26
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: No cabin lights
Replies: 7
Views: 14623

Re: No cabin lights

Sending a tone down the wire did the trick.Cabin lights unmarket fuse upper helm yellow wire to black buss bar.Corroded,did a quick fuse spin and cabin lit up.Wife happy.
Thanks to all.Now onto why my white wires are being use as DC ground and black positive DC....LOL
by john26
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: No cabin lights
Replies: 7
Views: 14623

Re: No cabin lights

1966 26' flybridge
Single Screw 351
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by john26
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: No cabin lights
Replies: 7
Views: 14623

Re: No cabin lights

ddependo
Good idea. I should of thought of that.I have a tone generator....getting old..
by john26
Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: No cabin lights
Replies: 7
Views: 14623

Re: No cabin lights

Thanks to all for your input.I need to take a low res. pic of the boat , but I just cant get it to a small enough file.I have checked all fuses and its a very primitive system.I have no breaker/fuse box etc. area, one 50a fuse on the engine bulkhead and only a couple of fuses behind the upper and lo...
by john26
Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: No cabin lights
Replies: 7
Views: 14623

No cabin lights

Hi, I have a 26 ft 1966 flybridge.I have never seen another one like her.Everything works except my cabin lights have no power.I have no blown fuses and can not for the life of me find where the line originates.A wiring diagram would be great or a tip on where the cabin light main feed comes in from...
by john26
Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:26 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: window track
Replies: 36
Views: 78128

Re: window track

Hi,
I am in need of window track for a 1966 26ft Marinette.Does anyone have a source?
Thanks
John
by john26
Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Replies: 9
Views: 15064

Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED

I have a 66 26ft FB I have not even found as much as a pic that resembles my craft.Does antone have specs ?I need to get a trailer and pull her,
Thanks to all.