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by tjcimba
Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The Return
Replies: 17
Views: 62389

Re: The Return

THANKS !!!!

I missed you all
by tjcimba
Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Rudders
Topic: Bent Rudder shafts?
Replies: 21
Views: 96974

Re: Bent Rudder shafts?

Hi, I had new stainless rudders fabricated 20 years ago with the help of several local small companies, bought sheet steel and rods at Speedy Metal, they sent me to water jet cutter shop to cut plate, then went to small machine shop that milled stainless steel rod stock to match old rudder, then ...
by tjcimba
Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel filler hose removal
Replies: 9
Views: 37213

Re: Fuel filler hose removal

I cut my hose with Dremel cutting wheel, also worked to get the sanitary hose off this season for that system replacement. make a cut lengthwise and peel open. Hope it works.
by tjcimba
Thu May 12, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Topside Paint and Preparation
Topic: Sealant/filler between cabin roof and windshield:
Replies: 6
Views: 23809

Re: Sealant/filler between cabin roof and windshield:

Hi,

I use Solar Seal 900. WONDERFUL stuff, stays pliable almost forever. I use it for all sorts of bedding, sealing and gap filling. Maintains adhesion and pliability. Put a new seal around front deck hatch years ago and no more leaks!

Look it up, comes in lots of colors. I get mine at roofing ...
by tjcimba
Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Need Some Win 10 Help
Replies: 8
Views: 14426

Re: Need Some Win 10 Help

Hi, you have been such a help to me over the yearsI hope this will help you.. I have used it for years and its free..

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put pics in folder and full screen and mouse click through them, and a whole lot more

hope it helps
by tjcimba
Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: whistle noise when shifting in gear
Replies: 18
Views: 37293

Re: whistle noise when shifting in gear

Hi again,

like theory of screen needing cleaning in tranny, but you guys are saying been there and no screen right?

thought same along transmission being source of noise. Actually went as far as making a contact to a fellow in Michigan that services the Borg Warner and has the dynamometer, he was ...
by tjcimba
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: whistle noise when shifting in gear
Replies: 18
Views: 37293

Re: whistle noise when shifting in gear

Exactly the same with my vessel.

No noise in idle, no noise while under way, engines (around 1200 hrs) start and perform fine and fuel flow sensors show about same usage each engine at various RPM. thinking it may just be a fuel flow issue at the low RPMs, like a wind instrument only whistles at ...
by tjcimba
Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: whistle noise when shifting in gear
Replies: 18
Views: 37293

Re: whistle noise when shifting in gear

hi, I have a noise that has similar symptom. It only comes from her starboard engine. I have had a mechanic on board in the bilge while I idled around the waterway. He could not isolate the origin of the sound. I too have thought tranny and packing and strut bearing: all received new fluid or ...
by tjcimba
Fri May 17, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Shafts
Topic: Shaft Stuffing Box hose size and source.
Replies: 10
Views: 55288

Re: Shaft Stuffing Box hose size and source.

Yes on the dimensions ID and OD. When I ordered mine I purchased a one foot section and have a piece left over that I pulled out of storage to give you the measures. i had the boat yard make cuts to my needed length.

You can validate length prior to ordering the 80ho225, or get a one footer and ...
by tjcimba
Thu May 16, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: Shafts
Topic: Shaft Stuffing Box hose size and source.
Replies: 10
Views: 55288

Re: Shaft Stuffing Box hose size and source.

Hi did this chore a few years ago on my 1990 32' Express.

Look at Buck Algonquin tem # 80ho225.

As i recall, lots of KY Jell (yes) was needed to get packing box with tube onto the shaft housing.