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Forum: General Q & A
04-06-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By mountainstone

How connect solar charger to dual batteries?

What is the proper way to connect a solar charger (or any trickle charger) to a dual battery setup? Should I clip both leads to the terminals on one of the batteries and leave the battery selector...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-23-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

The problem is the corrosion that accumulates...

The problem is the corrosion that accumulates between the outside of the plastic insert and the inside of the rubber hose, which collapses the plastic insert and restricts flow. If you had enough...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-23-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,765
Posted By mountainstone

Update: I replaced the impeller housing and...

Update:

I replaced the impeller housing and wear plate with no change in overheating symptoms. I replaced the thermostat with no change in overheating symptoms. I R&Rd most of the hoses and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-23-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

My boat was definitely a victim of 'bravo fever.'...

My boat was definitely a victim of 'bravo fever.' I was able to remove the hose and elbow at the transom to see/feel that the plastic insert inside the hose was collapsed. I could also see that the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-06-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

I, too, pulled off the elbow fitting at the...

I, too, pulled off the elbow fitting at the transom to find the plastic insert collapsed; I can't even get my pinkie finger through it. Bravo fever is real! Unfortunately, there is only 1.5inches...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-30-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

apollard, Thanx so much! I'll crawl behind...

apollard,

Thanx so much! I'll crawl behind my engine, pull off the hose and fitting to take a look. Hopefully this is my problem. Spending a mere $1.99 for a fix would be a refreshing change.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-30-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

Den P, Thanks for the reply and the...

Den P,

Thanks for the reply and the explanation. Do I understand correctly that you were able to replace this piece from inside the boat without having to remove the drive? What is the plastic...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-29-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,095
Posted By mountainstone

Please oh please take a pic or describe the...

Please oh please take a pic or describe the process for replacement. I can't seem to find this infamous plastic piece on my B3.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
06-18-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 42,150
Posted By mountainstone

The OP asked his question five years ago, so I...

The OP asked his question five years ago, so I hope he has a good answer by now. This is a good discussion, though.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
06-18-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By mountainstone

I am asking a very simple safety-related...

I am asking a very simple safety-related question. Will nobody take a moment to advise me?
Forum: General Q & A
06-18-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By mountainstone

This. Automakers use constant-tension clamps...

This. Automakers use constant-tension clamps because they are cheaper to make and quicker to install. Screw-type clamps are a much better choice. Plus I've never seen a stainless constant-tension...
Forum: General Q & A
06-18-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,352
Posted By mountainstone

+1 The previous owner of my boat cut...

+1

The previous owner of my boat cut sections from the trailer bunks to sling the boat on/off.
Forum: General Q & A
06-17-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,026
Posted By mountainstone

Is it true you need no chain when using a box...

Is it true you need no chain when using a box anchor? That alone is enough reason to buy/use one, but I dunno if I trust it.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-16-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,765
Posted By mountainstone

During my initial troubleshooting I did remove...

During my initial troubleshooting I did remove the end plates from the heat exchanger to inspect its condition. I found several tubes blocked with bits of the zinc anode which had been left too long...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-16-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,765
Posted By mountainstone

I read of this phenomenon in another thread. ...

I read of this phenomenon in another thread. This is my first sterndrive so I am just learning my way around it; how do I check this plastic fitting? Pull off the hose from inside the boat, or do I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-15-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,765
Posted By mountainstone

Thanks for all the advice, everybody. I count...

Thanks for all the advice, everybody. I count two votes for and two votes against, but glassdave's post makes me think maybe I should go ahead and replace the housing.



How on earth did you...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-14-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,765
Posted By mountainstone

Will groove in impeller housing cause overheating?

My closed-cooling 5.7 EFI runs about 160 degrees at idle, as I accelerate the water temp rises and seems to hold steady with speed/rpm. At 3500 rpm the temp will rise to almost 200and hold there;...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
06-08-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By mountainstone

Need suggestion for safety chain/strap

My last boat weighed 2000lb and had a light-duty chain with an S-hook as a safety chain. My current boat weighs 6000lb and I am about to add bunk slides to assist it on and off the trailer. The...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-08-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By mountainstone

I considered pulling the exchanger off and taking...

I considered pulling the exchanger off and taking it in, but it's pretty accessible and looks simple to clean if I have the correct tool. I've been waiting on a sunny day here in the Pacific...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-07-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By mountainstone

Help! Cleaning heat exchanger; need source for tube brush

Chasing an overheating problem, I pulled the end caps of the heat exchanger on my closed cooling system. There is a fair amount of corrosion present, I suspect due to the neglected anode, which had...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-29-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,889
Posted By mountainstone

Every piece of equipment that goes into space...

Every piece of equipment that goes into space uses helicoils; you should be fine.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-29-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,597
Posted By mountainstone

I took delivery of my 6500-lb boat/trailer two...

I took delivery of my 6500-lb boat/trailer two months ago and towed with my 2003 Avalanche 1500 (5.3L, 4:10 rear). We didn't care for the way the truck strained up the hills around here but we LOVE...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-14-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,376
Posted By mountainstone

Not sure exactly what you are dealing with; are...

Not sure exactly what you are dealing with; are these 'blue dots' scattered everywhere? If not, you may be dealing with a real pain; I have seen a similar situation where marks made on the back of...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-08-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,376
Posted By mountainstone

Magic Eraser is awesome, but use it sparingly. ...

Magic Eraser is awesome, but use it sparingly. It is basically a super-fine sandpaper and you are actually removing material when you use it.

For routine cleaning of vinyl, use a soft-bristle...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,080
Posted By mountainstone

Wow. Yet more really good advice here. While I...

Wow. Yet more really good advice here. While I have your attention, I would like to hear your opinion of what should be done upon taking delivery of a used boat, assuming the above inspections are...
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