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Old 10-06-2008 | 05:42 PM
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Only problem is your exhaust temp is no longer accurate, it will be cooler that the reading you should get.
It will be "accurate". Just "proportionally" lower. Just mark the zones on the gauge so the operator can understand whats going on. I use automotive decal vinyl around the outer edges of the bezel it sticks to the glass real good. Operators don't always read the numbers on gauges right. Anything important like oil pressure, coolant temp, pyrometer etcetera get some green, yellow and red so the operator can tell at a glance what his status is.
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Old 10-06-2008 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 29Firefox
It will be "accurate". Just "proportionally" lower. Just mark the zones on the gauge so the operator can understand whats going on. I use automotive decal vinyl around the outer edges of the bezel it sticks to the glass real good. Operators don't always read the numbers on gauges right. Anything important like oil pressure, coolant temp, pyrometer etcetera get some green, yellow and red so the operator can tell at a glance what his status is.
I know what you mean about operators not always reading things right. the more simple you can make it the better.
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Old 10-07-2008 | 05:03 AM
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On my other diesel boat ,a Sonic 28 with a Yanmar 6 LY ,I needed a bellhouse for a bravo to yanmar 6LY ,I called a lot of people in the US ,and did a lot of search ,but could not found a bellhouse ... I used a tailstock and a special made splined adapter to make the connection between enginea and drive,I was thinking about making one from a solid plate ali
If I only knew where to buy one back then...
6LY series engine has a industrial SAE #3 flywheel & housing setup. Cummins 6BT has a SAE #3 housing set up and is sold in a sterndrive package with a bravo out drive
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Old 10-12-2008 | 01:36 PM
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Default Further Progress...

Rigging is moving along on the 43 Cummins...




Motors are in with just "inches" to spare...


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Old 10-12-2008 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by shueman
Rigging is moving along on the 43 Cummins...




Motors are in with just "inches" to spare...


AWESOME, that is going to be such a cool boat!
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Old 10-12-2008 | 01:44 PM
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Backside of the dash...processors galore...


Full interior cabin going at the same time...


New sea strainers developed by Teague...


New design corrison-resistant NXT drives...


Drivetrain will start with 1.35 gears and labbed 38p 5-blades, targeting 75-80mph running speed...
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Old 10-12-2008 | 08:23 PM
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No Bling Bling?

It's looking like a good straight clean install..... Just a minor suggestion from the peanut gallery..... On the step on surfaces polished stainless steel diamond plate. On all sides and bilge 1 mm mirror polished stainless steel. It makes wiping up messes real easy and sets every thing off.
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Old 10-12-2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 29Firefox
It's looking like a good straight clean install..... Just a minor suggestion from the peanut gallery..... On the step on surfaces polished stainless steel diamond plate. On all sides and bilge 1 mm mirror polished stainless steel. It makes wiping up messes real easy and sets every thing off.
Picky, picky, picky.... BUT, good suggestions... We've basically got 2 weeks to complete a "normal" 8 week build cycle....
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Old 10-12-2008 | 08:43 PM
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looks good!
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Old 10-12-2008 | 09:49 PM
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The boat is looking good. I am curious to see how this combo works out.
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