Recent content by oldworld

Ray, I have the gap and movement previously described. I like the fix you had done, although, I am bit confused on how it is through bolted to the rudder tube. Is the 4200 all the is fixing the gland to the rudder tube? Thanks for your input.

Thanks Ted and Loren, I'm on it.

What kind of grease are you using?

Thanks, all. The fun begins...

Hello all in the PNW. My wife and I are returning to the west coast in mid-April, trucking our 35-III out with us from Florida. We have a liveaboard slip in Seattle lined up, but need to find a reasonable yard to do a bit of commissioning work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Ted...

post mount stuffing box/shaft movement I just finished replacing my 3 motor mounts on my Universal 5424 (3cyl) with bushings.inc mounts: Model DF-2205-2. They are tight (epoxied) with lags in the stringers. Alignment was tedious, but I was able to get all flange points < 0.004 inches. My...

Thermostat decision I just upgraded my 5424's heat exchanger to a 3 inch and it is cooling better than ever. Of course, cooling too well. I'm in the low 160's and need 170-190 for operating temp. I normally ran around 190-195. Any advice on what temp T-stat I should get? I was thinking a...

Mac one! We use a Mac Compatible wireless usb adapter from Hawking Technology. http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/productlist.php?CatID=35&FamID=111&ProdID=362&AppleComp=1 Attaching it to a high-gain antenna up high does a nice job boosting our signal down below. It bypasses Mac's airport...

Thanks, all. Pump is on the way and I'll definitely hang on to the old one for a spare!

I'm planning to replace my original oberdorfer pump (202 m7 I think? for my 5424) that is leaking with a MMI 502 flange pump from Moyer Marine. I talked with them and searched previous threads. I am pretty sure it will have enough flow and mount correctly. Anyone know for sure or have any...

Any left out there? Just looking for enough for 2 hatches. Thanks. Ted