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    Sakura Oil Filters

    Post # 7 how true your statement is , in British Columbia Canada we have a very large privately owned automotive parts chain, my old boss from 30+ years ago was best friends with the owners and they employed only experianced good parts people, now 30 years later they hire kids fresh out of...
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    So what do you use for an oil filter wrench??

    Steve and bluebyu , good tips and also remember to lube up the new seal before installation, will save you some grief next time:)
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    So what do you use for an oil filter wrench??

    Buy quality tools they do the job time after time, a cheap tool will leave you regretting buying it time after knuckle.
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    Blue Ford 335 cu in inline 6 diesel

    is it a tractor / industrial engine ?
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    Rough Idle on Grand Banks Ford Lehmans

    XSbank, that's one of the best written simple basic service procedures I have seen, thanks.:flowers:
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    ATF in mechanical gear box?

    FF re post # 15. With modern oils I have not seen a dirty internal engine in 12 / 15 years, atf flushing went out 30 years ago.ATF is not for internal combustion engine use or as a top end lubrication, will do more harm than good.
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    V-Belt equivalents

    buy your self a belt deflection tool for setting the tension on it if the engine doesnot have a automatic tensioner, you engine will thankyou for it.:dance:
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    Switched from white to dark hull

    my Sunrunner hull is dark red and is impossible to keep shining all summer, deck is white and lasts much longer:dance:
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    How long can this last?

    At the least inform harbour master/marina manager so he can remedy it:ermm:
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    Trim Tabs on Trawler

    they also reduce roll when anchored, not as good as stabilisers but better than nothing:)
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    Leaking Diesel fuel tank; what to do

    mini or even 4 inch cut off wheels make a lot of sparks, sawzall is a safer alterative if possible:)
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    Very annoying

    No I am not logged in, just tested and they do not show when I log in, thanks.I usually look and only bother to login if I want to post.
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    Very annoying

    banners, right in the middle of the post .not all posts 35 or 40% of them
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    Very annoying

    I have started getting ads appear in the middle of other members posts, not the ad around the rest of the site or page but right in the centre of each indiividual post, I understand that sites cost money to start and maintain but this is just stupid . Can I block them am I the only one getting...
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    Hello from across the pond...

    welcome, I was a Norfolk boy, have been to Poole many times many years ago.
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    Fuel Contamination (and Racor Filter Help)

    excellent detective work, well done.:):)
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    Air in Fuel Delivery Lines or Bad Lift Pump?

    lift pump sucks fuel to it [maybe gravity assisted] and sends it under low pressure to the injection pump that distributes it to the injectors under high pressure, filters and water seperators in the system and a return line for excess fuel.
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    unfortunately, never believe your broker.

    what happened ?
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    Island Packet Motorsailer spotted

    nice looking:)
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    Perkins 4.236 running hot

    great
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    I really hate my 4 stroke dinghy ob

    could it get better when its broken in and runs better ?
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    Rudder Size

    thanks manyboats , I understand you, good explanation:flowers:
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    General diagnostic procedure

    My experience is you donot need to be an expert on the system, just have a general understanding of how it functions and use a logical diagnostic procedure.I have seen many times people just throw parts at a problem, battery going dead for instance, first a new battery goes in then an alternator...
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