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Thanks mate for the quick reply. When I said CRC I meant WD-40 which I have, so I will as you say persist! Cheers

Hi mate, UPDATE. Some success! I used the gun on the open pump and two of the three springs lowered but the third from the right in your photo will not budge for whatever reason so still cant move the shut off lever. wondering if I undid the top of the injector hose on that one could I spray so...

Thank you I may well try this while I have one pump apart. The other engine is still complete other than having taken the solenoid off to check. Found fuel under it also which means it is also leaking thru the seal to the shut off switch. Worth a go before spending $7000 to fix both properly...

Did you use the heat gun inside the pump with the top off the pump or just on the outside of the pump block. Just curious to know!

Hi Patrick, The boat is about 34 years old, so no idea of engines age assume they would be probably around same. engine hrs are under 1500 now. First 10 years of her life from new I have found out, she was just a condo on a marina in Queensland, then 2nd owner used her around the Bris bane...

We have pulled the pump down and found the problem! Three of the pumps injector elements are stuck down on Starb engine and that’s our cause. I can’t move the rack on one side and now assume port engine has same problem. Going to have to take the pumps off both engines and get them totally...

Further to my problem above I forgot to mention that there is diesel under the solenoid covering the limiter (that is sticking down). To all you good Cat mechanics out there should this be so? Could this be a main cause of a no start and and causing the limiter to stay shut? I believed that it...

Thanks Bill. Yes I’ve been stung by this in past so not again. Both engines turn over ok so it nearly has to be the fuel shut off lever under the solenoid. Cheers Robin

Will give that a try Guru!

Thanks for your reply Tiltrider1. I don't have a kill switch (that I'm aware of) on either Flybridge nor main helm. we just turn the key and push start button, turn key off to stop. I've had this boat (which we are full time Liveaboards) for over 8 years now and have never had this problem...

Both engines having sat for two months will not start. New batteries this week. New filters all round and bleed the injectors on one engine ( have fuel there) Engines wind over ok so can now only assume we have a fuel shut off problem ( but both engines at the same time?) Solenoid active click...

Thanks Bruce. Our system is a fridge/freezer upright in galley with freezer on bottom fridge above. Still waiting for someone to tell me the correct settings to use on the pressure switch in pic.

Thanks Guru, I have played with the settings because it was not cycling properly and I thought I had put it back to where it has always been over the 6 years, we have lived onboard so was hoping someone would say that the setting looks OK or if someone has the instructions for this type of...

Hi guys, we have a 30 yrs old mono liveaboard boat with a 240V utech fridge/freezer system and hoping someone can tell me the correct settings to regulate temp etc i should be using as per photo attached. Sorry its upside down! I have no manual on this.

Sorry mate I meant AH! Our system is all 12 Volt and had only just upgraded to lithium due to the availability of reasonable cost lithium to replace 8 x 12V wet batteries, but could only afford 3 X 120AH at this stage at $900 (were $1500 AUS) each already have a 1500 watt inverter connected. Was...

Victron Phoenix Inverters Can someone tell me if a Victron Phoenix Inverter 24/3000 system can be adapted/ switched to a 12V system. Only asking as I can get from a friend who has upgraded his system to lithium and has offered inverter to me but we are 12V with 3 x 120V lithium batteries and...

Hello Guru, (catalinajack) As your boat is about the same as my Lyscrest 42 and I currently have 8 x 6V US 2200 wet batteries that have lasted 6 years but I'm told that a couple at least aren't healthy now. Looking to replace with either 225AH 6V Fusion AGM or SSB EV & Golf Buggy ones 226ah...

Thanks all for your reply's . Question Ken which MPPT solar controller do you suggest? Looked online and there are several and a big price range! I'm also now being advised to look at Lithium as prices are comparable where I would only need say 4 as against 6-8 wet cell. AGM are too heavy. Whats...

Good Morning from Gold Coast Aussie! Diesel engines I have no problems with but suitable batteries & number I do! (No one wants to load test 6 V batteries these days so can't confirm if all mine are sick) Currently have 8 US 2200 6V 235AH house batteries linked to make 12V. 30Kg These have...

Thanks Guru for your report and time. The end plates are brass so that one good thing. I could try rodding them the holes are pretty small compared to others i have seen on U-Tube. No way I can slide the port exchanger out without taking the whole top tank with it so not going down that track...

Hi Guys, Have just taken end off one and checked heat exchanger due to over heating last time out. Sure enough its blocked seriously!. My question is after looking at u-tube videos on various engines where they use the flushing method to clean the system, is this the easiest way to do this on...

Oil Senders Hi mate, this sender VDO gauge on dash just went to full lock not zero as soon as key is turned on so just assumed the sender was the problem. Will do as you suggest and see what happens. Thanks Robin

Thanks Kapnd, I have located the switch which as you say (sticks out like dogs balls) however I thought it was the engine oil pressure switch, which I have now located on top front end of engine and I hope was the faulty VDO sensor not transmission. Have ordered replacement sender hoping that...

Can anyone tell me where I find the Transmission oil sensor for a 3208T engine on our boat. Gauge flicks to end stop even when just turning key on so assuming its the sensor. Gear oil is full and clean. My engine manual doesn't cover the transmission. We are currently out on anchor. Robin:

Hi Brian, when you get time (not urgent) could you check and see what wattage that element is in the old tank? If its 1000 or 750 I would be interested in buying it mate. Also the thermostat could worth buying as well if it will fit our unit. Robin