Thanks folks
I have that much play ,I had a fair amount of vibration also. maybe I can upload a video somehow or some pics
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- Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:16 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: cutless bearing tolerence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1288
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:52 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: cutless bearing tolerence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1288
cutless bearing tolerence
How much play is acceptable in the prop shaft inside the cutless bearing .Ours moves about 1/16-1/8
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- Thu May 19, 2011 7:34 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: solar panels
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2195
solar panels
can anyone suggest a source and brand fo a 50 w panel ,w/controller ?new or used
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Thanks
- Wed May 18, 2011 7:35 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: correct battery set up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1187
Re: correct battery set up
thanks guys I thought that was the case, but read somewhere that someone did something at the isolation switch to go back to 12 v ???? This set the confusion in motion. So my best bet ,if I understand this now, is to wire 2 ,6 V ,225 AH in series ,this will give me 225 amps but 12 volts. and I have ...
- Tue May 17, 2011 7:58 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: correct battery set up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1187
correct battery set up
Hello boys ! I was reviewing a post I made some months back. the feed back was tremendous !! I just need some advice and some dumb questions setlled. specs. 1975 bristol 32. all good marine grade ( sized properly I think ) wire all new LED lighting with very min. draw. biggest draw will be a stereo....
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: etching aluminum port light trim
- Replies: 0
- Views: 869
etching aluminum port light trim
I read somewhere that useing drano is a decent etcher , followed by vinegar to nuetrilize, was an easy and cheap way to prep the aluminum prior to panting.any comments ?
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- Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:56 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8977
Re: electrical upgrade
cool stuff boys !!
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:25 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: painting over non skid
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1062
painting over non skid
I am trying to avoid all the sanding to take the original gel coat non skid down. has anyone ever sanded the non skid where needed,(if needed,) primed the entire deck (2 coats),,then panted the deck with 2 coats of finish , adding in non skid on the last coat , or maybe both finish coats, and it loo...
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:18 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8977
Re: electrical upgrade
Excellent !! I'll take your advise.1st calculate power consumption, , what would you suggest for a solar set up ? I am starting from basicly new when it comes to the 12v wiring on the boat, and i would like to run a laptop for a few hrs a day at times,(hate to miss all the cool stuff here online ) i...
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:22 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8977
Re: electrical upgrade
Thanks for all the input ! I think I'll be useing the 6v US batteries. But........ I have a westerbeek W21 with only a 50 amp alternator. If I am correct in my understanding ,I will need to upgrade the alt. to 90-100 amp unit, is this correct ?. I want to keep the system as simple as possible. is a ...
- Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:08 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: electrical upgrade
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8977
electrical upgrade
looking for opinions and recomendations on house batteries .I want to install the longest lasting , most durable ,most cost affective there is.how many should I have ? is more better ? I plane for solar and wind generation in the future .but for now, engine alt. and occasional shore pwr ( 99.9% on a...
- Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:09 am
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: water pump rebuild
- Replies: 2
- Views: 688
Re: water pump rebuild
BTW the link to Mikes site is ...http://waterpumpman.com/services.html
- Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:00 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: water pump rebuild
- Replies: 2
- Views: 688
water pump rebuild
After long hours trying to determine the real block my westerbeke 21 was derived from , I gave up .I needed a new water pump for it . the best price I got was $ 372 plus shipping. I could not bring myself to spending this kind of $ on a stupid water pump !! Then it dawned on me ............what abou...
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: wood overlay over transom
- Replies: 3
- Views: 892
Re: wood overlay over transom
I was thinking of 1/2' or 3/4 so I could get a nice looking edge.hain plate would either covered or removed then reinstalled
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:04 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: wood overlay over transom
- Replies: 3
- Views: 892
wood overlay over transom
I want to cover the transom with some nice wood on our Bristol 32 .Has anyone done this before ? pictures ? methods ? relocating the bilge thru hull and tank vent ? chain plate ?
Thanks in advance !
Thanks in advance !
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:51 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: removing old icebox ideas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2332
removing old icebox ideas
going to remove the old ice box ,port side B 32. thinking about putting a hot H2O heater in there ,baterries , etc. ant good ideas for the space
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Thanks
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: westerbeke parts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1663
Re: westerbeke parts
I can't for the life of me find a tractor H2O pump. I think I have found another solution .... rebuild the existing. I'll be sending out to a rebuild shop soon... will let everyone know the results
thanks for all the imput !
thanks for all the imput !
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:19 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: opinions & comments wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 783
opinions & comments wanted
whats the best material to replace our port lights with ?lexan ,acrylic,plexi etc. The non skid factory stick in stuff on deck has old repairs made to it.leaving patches filled holes etc. what can we do to .... relace this stuff,repair it ,or go over it with something that looks good and is non skid...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:35 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: westerbeke- kubota prts info needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 448
Re: westerbeke- kubota prts info needed
hi dick
do you know what block you w27 is ? maybe i can hunt down a 27 pump > yours a 6 bolts pattern ?
thanks
do you know what block you w27 is ? maybe i can hunt down a 27 pump > yours a 6 bolts pattern ?
thanks
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:02 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: westerbeke- kubota prts info needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 448
westerbeke- kubota prts info needed
I have a w21 in my B32. needs a fresh water pump.its a kubota block. went to tractor store today to check on parts the pump for a d850 has 4 bolt holes I have 6. the W 27 also has 6 holes and is almost the same engine. does anyone know what block a 27 is or where I can get that info
Thanks !
Thanks !
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: westerbeke parts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1663
westerbeke parts
we have just purchased a bristol 32 with a WB 21, 1983 vintage motor I can't get it running,but that's beside the point, I met someone today that told me that most westerbeke engines are actually engines manufactured by others ,then WB ads a few parts and a nameplate and paint and its a WB ! If so ....