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Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2010, 06:10

Replies: 2 Wagner 701 steering pump Views: 3,840 Posted By Leroy Changed mine a while back, removed the leaky seal... Changed mine a while back, removed the leaky seal and took it to a local bearing/seal supplier, they matched it with one off the shelf and it only cost a pound or two.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2009, 18:26

Replies: 71 Old Spice's dirty bottom... Views: 12,496 Posted By Leroy Sorry to hear about your blown engine, sounds... Sorry to hear about your blown engine, sounds like a nightmare. My Pacific is fitted with the solenoid activated air shut off flap over the turbo. It is energised to close, so you need the power on...

Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2009, 13:34

Replies: 2 P22 Sterndrive reservoir Views: 1,206 Posted By Leroy I believe the originals were made by Smiths... I believe the originals were made by Smiths Industries, and I dont think they are around anymore.

Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 September 2008, 22:06

Replies: 9 pacific abyss electrics Views: 1,976 Posted By Leroy It sounds like a regulator fault, you dont say if... It sounds like a regulator fault, you dont say if its 55v with the engine running and 27v with it not, but if it is then I would go for that.

Forum: Engines & props 12 August 2008, 06:54

Replies: 17 Sternpower/Sternpowr 101 Views: 12,405 Posted By Leroy Speed sounds about right to me, rpm may be a... Speed sounds about right to me, rpm may be a little high usually around 2600, but nothing I would be really concerned about. Mine would lean to stbd if the trim was not right, if it just pulls to...

Forum: Engines & props 03 March 2008, 12:49

Replies: 12 White Smoke Views: 6,127 Posted By Leroy Nero, Mine does exactly the same, its a... Nero, Mine does exactly the same, its a 250hp Ford Sabre with less than 50 hrs since rebuild, I have had the injectors overhauled pump checked etc.. It doesnt use any oil but when it is cold the...

Forum: Engines & props 27 February 2007, 14:37

Replies: 4 engine pump timing help Views: 1,314 Posted By Leroy Mike, any joy? I would have thought the guys at... Mike, any joy? I would have thought the guys at Mermaid would have put you right, they are very good as Pete said. I have taken my injector pumps off a few times without major mishaps, so feel free...

Forum: Engines & props 22 February 2007, 22:35

Replies: 54 For dieselheads - The truth about Soltron Views: 14,374 Posted By Leroy I tried Soltron and didnt have much success, my... I tried Soltron and didnt have much success, my filters still clogged up. The solution was to empty the tank with a vacuum oil changer to get all the gunge out, which I do not think was excessive, I...

Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2007, 15:57

Replies: 27 Bearing savers Views: 13,682 Posted By Leroy I fitted some over a year ago and have had no... I fitted some over a year ago and have had no problems even with regular salt water dips. I also fitted an extra oil seal at the back of the hub to stop any water ingress and loss of grease etc.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2006, 18:17

Replies: 10 Pacific 22 killswitch Views: 3,068 Posted By Leroy Hi Will, I have the original flap fitted over... Hi Will, I have the original flap fitted over the turbo and it is really effective so much so that I have only tested it at low revs as the engine seems to come to a complete stop instantly. Good to...

Forum: RIB gallery 10 April 2006, 16:30

Replies: 16 pacific 22 Views: 3,081 Posted By Leroy Boat looks in good condition Jamie, How old is it? Boat looks in good condition Jamie, How old is it?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2005, 12:28

Replies: 12 Pacific 22- Gearbox/Trimming Problems Views: 3,420 Posted By Leroy If the gearbox is working fine and just loosing... If the gearbox is working fine and just loosing oil I would be tempted to remove the gearbox and fit a new front end oil seal, its not a massive job to remove the gearbox, but be preapeared it is...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2005, 08:32

Replies: 5 Aux. outboard for Pacific 22 Views: 2,143 Posted By Leroy I have a 15hp Mariner which I mount directly on... I have a 15hp Mariner which I mount directly on the transom. When its not in use I remove it from the transom and strap it to the back of the engine box, I have quite a bit of room there as the boat...

Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2005, 11:14

Replies: 20 Pacific trim ram Views: 4,627 Posted By Leroy Thanks Des, :thumbs: I did look briefly and... Thanks Des, :thumbs: I did look briefly and couldnt find any, I think I will go and have another look in that case!

Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2005, 10:53

Replies: 20 Pacific trim ram Views: 4,627 Posted By Leroy Des, I can get to all the internals of the leg,... Des, I can get to all the internals of the leg, but the gap between the leg and the bulkheads either side is next to nothing I can just about get the tip of my finger in the gap to feel that there is...

Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2005, 10:14

Replies: 20 Pacific trim ram Views: 4,627 Posted By Leroy When I removed the ram from the boat I removed... When I removed the ram from the boat I removed the outer pins and unscrewed the ram from the outer housing leaving the outer housing attached to the boat, not sure if this is the best idea but my...

Forum: Engines & props 25 May 2005, 18:17

Replies: 20 Pacific trim ram Views: 4,627 Posted By Leroy Paul. There is a ball bearing on a spring inside... Paul. There is a ball bearing on a spring inside the ram that acts as a pressure relief valve if the leg hits something. I had the problem of being able to move my leg with no air in the system and...

Forum: RIB gallery 30 March 2005, 19:59

Replies: 13 Foggy Solent Views: 3,503 Posted By Leroy The Boat is going well thanks :thumbs: although... The Boat is going well thanks :thumbs: although I have probably given myself the kiss of death now! I havent fitted any extra batteries though???

Forum: RIB gallery 29 March 2005, 17:23

Replies: 13 Foggy Solent Views: 3,503 Posted By Leroy Reading this thread brought back some good... Reading this thread brought back some good memories, I stayed on HMS Kent a few times which was there before the Bristol, and your right the march to breakfast was a pain, but I would thoroughly...

Forum: Other stuff 20 March 2005, 14:30

Replies: 18 19 - 13 Roll on the Grand Slam!! Views: 2,860 Posted By Leroy This thread has gone a bit quiet, cant think why?... This thread has gone a bit quiet, cant think why? :D :D :D :D :D

Forum: Engines & props 18 March 2005, 19:47

Replies: 16 P22 Oil Pressure Views: 3,359 Posted By Leroy Thanks Pete, I didnt expect the bilges to stay... Thanks Pete, I didnt expect the bilges to stay clean for long, but a bit longer than they have! I only cleaned them because it was my new toy and I was feeling all keen! :D I could borrow a hand...

Forum: Engines & props 18 March 2005, 19:29

Replies: 16 P22 Oil Pressure Views: 3,359 Posted By Leroy Thanks for your help guys, Decided to change... Thanks for your help guys, Decided to change the oil and filter first thing, the oil was no problem used a BP turbo diesel engine oil 15/40 viscosity. The filter though thats another story, could...

Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2005, 19:55

Replies: 16 P22 Oil Pressure Views: 3,359 Posted By Leroy Thanks Neville, I will give it another go... Thanks Neville, I will give it another go tomorrow and let it warm up thoroughly before checking with another gauge. The oil level was normal but I will check that again to make sure!

Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2005, 17:43

Replies: 16 P22 Oil Pressure Views: 3,359 Posted By Leroy Thanks Pete, I plan to go out again tomorrow so... Thanks Pete, I plan to go out again tomorrow so I shall put a mechanical gauge straight on the block, If that reads high then I will do an oil and filter change, I didnt go to full throttle as the...

Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2005, 17:14

Replies: 16 P22 Oil Pressure Views: 3,359 Posted By Leroy P22 Oil Pressure Hi, Took my Pacific to sea for the first time today and noticed that the oil pressure was at about 5 to 5.5 Bar (6 bar is full scale!) is this excessive? :eh: The engine was quite warm about 60 deg...

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