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Matt: High speed refers to the RPM range at which the diesel runs. The older diesels were low RPM, high torque. The newer ones such as Yanmar, Steyr, etc run at higher RPMs and produce their torque much higher up the RPM range, more like a gas engine.

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Bruce: Are you saying that I could do a close to drop in repower for my 440's with them and keep my 1 3/8" running gear? What about using my existing Velvet Drive gears? What is the cost of these jewels?

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There are probably some serious hieght issue with them in a 28.

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I have the Optima AGM deepcycle batteries that have been in my boat for 5+ years. Still going strong. I highly recommend them. About $140 a piece. You can get them at Costco, walmart or Advance Auto. Just make sure that you have an AGM charger or they will die quickly. Rawleigh

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On my 440 Chryslers with a 3" exhaust I bleed about half of the raw water off thru an outlet in the side of the hull next to the engine block for that very reason. It has the added advantage that you know immediately upon start up that the raw water pump is working properly.

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I was going to first coat the tank with POR-15, which can go over fiberglass and then follow that with the tank sealer. I asked them the same question about the tank sealer. I think that they are worried about liability and don't want to go out on a limb recommending it for an application that they ...

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I have a 66, and mine has molded in ribs that the baffles seem to be recessed into. I don't think there are any rivits (I hope)!

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I considered it, but getting the top off would not be easy. I have used their products before. The Marine Clean is excellent.

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Wow!!! I like!!!!

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HMMMM, I've used teflon tape on a lot of fuel lines, including my 600 above ground tank with no problems. Are you talking about heat or melting from the contact with gasoline?

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Mikey: My vote would be for Optima deepcycles AGM batteries wired in parallel. Mine have lasted 6 years and are still going strong!!

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Damn, and I don't get any royalties!!

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Patrick: Could you make this thread a sticky note so that these instructions will remain available?

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POR-15 is good stuff!! You will have no more rust problems after painting with it, but it is a lot more work to apply. I also love their Marine Clean.

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Should be interesting to see what is in it. good luck.

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At last there will be a Rendezvous that even I can make!!

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That must be it Mike!!

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I thought the washdown pump doubled as a bidet!!!

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HOOORAY!!!!

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It always pays to read the fine print. . . !!

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Trey: I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family. Rawleigh

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One of my partners has a 20 foot Bertram for sale as a project boat. Pictures are available at http://www.dsdlaw.com/bertram/ The boat seems to have all of its original fittings including glove box. The engine was running two years ago when the boatyard layed it up. The hull has been painted, but th...

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I agree. Their website says that True Value and west Marine carry it, but I have never seen it on their shelves and noone seems to know about it. They all seem to have Boeshield and corrosion Block though - I guess those companies have a better advertising department than product!

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Just couldn't stand it after finding out Tropic Star was a dealer, huh!! Just kidding! Congratulations! Now you have to get the 55 gallon drum!

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JohnD wrote:
In my research, I live in Maryland, Iâ€™ve found the cost of the conversion to be around $60k in parts and $15-$20k for labor. Which is why my B35 is still gas powered.

Amen!! I can buy a lot of gas for that.

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Capt. Pat had them at one point. Might check with him first.

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John: Put a marine style circ pump back in it. I had the same problem. It seems like the auto one ought to flow more, but it doesn't . The solid back on the marine impeller really makes a difference. My cooling problems cleared up when I put a marine one back in my 440's. They are expensive, but the...

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Just a thought but are you sure it was a marine circulating pump that you put in with the bronze impeller. In a pinch I put an automobile on in my boat because a marine one wasn't available, and it always ran hotter until I swapped it out when the new part came in. The auto ones with the stamped ste...

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Mike: I might have one, if I haven't thrownit away and can find it. I will look. If anyone else has one grab theirs because it may take me a while. Rawleigh

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I had a used lathe that I bought delivered today. It had a scum of oil and coolant on it that looked like someone had doused it in chocolate syrup and let it dry. I tried diesel fuel and a scotch bright pad, but that was slow going and took way too much elbow grease. I decided to try a new cleaner t...

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I watched the video last night. Very well done Doc! I'm impressed with the professional way it was put together. Thank you. Rawleigh

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Harv: It won't help you this time, but Verizon has a program that backs up your phonebook once a day to their central computer so that if your phone is lost or you get a new one you just download it to the new phone. It costs >$5 per month and is well worth it. Rawleigh

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WOW! I'm jealous of how good she looks!!

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Glad to hear that you are OK Doc. I got your package today. Thank you so much. I look forward to viewing it tonight. Rawleigh

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Probably not at 1000 rpms. Bruce can better answer this question, but see his response about the springs in the drive plates under the following post.

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?t=29

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Anticipation has got to be killing you!! I'm glad she is turning out so well. She will be like a new boat.

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The only thing I can think of is to remove the shift cable and manually make sure that it is going completely into gear . . . just a thought.

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John: I assume they are freshwater cooled. Get a radiator pressure tester and pressure test the cooling system. that is the best way to mark that off the list. Rawleigh

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Don't forget dry out time. I've heard 6 months or more mentioned before.

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No. Unfortunately I'm still gas. I would use it if I were diesel though, even knowing that there are some tradeoffs as far as shelf life, etc. I use it in my truck and tractor.

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John: Have someone else start it and smell the smoke. You will know if it is oil smoke. The valve seals ae why I asked you if it was bluish smoke. It will look whitish as well, but will smell of oil.

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John: Check your spark plugs to see if any are washed clean. If they are all uniform there can't be much getting in, unless it is getting in one of the manifolds. Have you noticed any change in coolant level or any carbon in the cooling system? This is probably a question you ought to post for Bruce...

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Mixing it with existing diesel is no problem, it just makes a blend. Haven't heard of tank problems with Bio yet.

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John: I think excess fuel causes dark smoke. white = antifreeze or oil (oil is usually has a little blue in it). Rawleigh

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John: There are actually two problems apparently: the first is the leachant from the fiberglass in the tank and the second is the interaction between the ethanol and the MBTE additives which can cause a sludge. At least that is how I understand it. Rawleigh

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I'm not. The product I use comes from a friends production plant, in fact it is the one that the President visited last year. Homebrew can be hard on engines if you are not very careful. The commercial product I use is made from virgin soy oil. As little as 2% bio will replace the lubricity lost to ...

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I use either B20 or B100 in my truck and tractors. I love it. They run nuch smoother and quieter on it. I have to disagree about the warrantee part though. If they find a fuel related problem and you have greater than the amount of bio the engine manufacturer specifies, they will deny the claim. For...

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I have them on the footrest for my lower station as well. Glad the acid worked out for you. Rawleigh

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Keep us posted on how it works out John.

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Harv: Try a quick dip in muiriatic acid to clean the greem off and see how bad they really are. If the pitting isn't too bad just keep them wiped in CorrosionX so the green doesn't come back. Its not the perfect solution, but it will make them look better until you can find some replacements. Rawleigh

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