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Recent content by TorMar

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    Data Marine Mast Head Unit repair or replacement

    Happy update. DMI came through with parts. We were away for three weeks and upon our return were greeted by a parcel from DMI containing the rebuild kit and directional fin and holder for the masthead unit. Needless to say, we are very, very happy!!!! The total cost of the kit and parts was...
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    Datamarine Link 5000 Instruments

    DMI came through. I posted earlier that I had not received the Mast Head Anemometer rebuilt kit from DMI by the time we went on vacation three weeks ago. I am really pleased to let everyone know that DMI delivered on their promise to send me a unit. It awaited us here upon our return. I am...
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    Datamarine Link 5000 Instruments

    Bob, Regarding your wind speed accuracy, the anemometer shaft bushing is likely worn out, and the shaft holding the cups is oscillating in the bushing, allowing the plastic housing of the cups to touch the sides of the anemometer housing, causing friction and incorrect wind speed. I've got my...
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    Datamarine Link 5000 Instruments

    Bob, I still have the original manual for the instruments and there's a procedure in there for "resetting" the wind angle calibration. If it would help you I could try to scan and post it for you. I'm leaving for three weeks to Africa tomorrow, so likely won't be able to do that until I...
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    Data Marine Mast Head Unit repair or replacement

    My original mast head anemometer has slowed to an unbalanced crawl. To make matters worse, a big bird tried to sit on it and when it spun on him, his frantic flapping in getting away, knocked off the directional fin. The dilemma now is what to do. The other original instruments still work well...
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    Shaft Packing Gland Nut Size

    Thank you all for your help. I got a narrow wrench that is adjustable from 0 to 2 1/4 inches. It is a very old wrench I found in my father's tool box - very solid steel, with a short handle - perfect for this job. Tor
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    Shaft Packing Gland Nut Size

    Perfect. I'll get a 1 7/8" wrench before I go down to the boat. I'll also take a pipe wrench to hold the body of the gland, as well as an adjustable wrench I have that will open to 2 1/4". I'll wrap the fitting with a cloth which I'll keep soaking with vinegar to loosen the 'green' oxide and...
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    Shaft Packing Gland Nut Size

    Size of Nut and wrench required Chris, Those wrenches look great - do you know the actual size required on our E-34's prop shaft packing gland?? It has to be in the 2 inch range??? Tor
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    Spreader shift

    Thank you for your responses and suggestions. I now feel more confident tackling this job. Tor :)
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    Spreader shift

    Our E34 has had the lower starboard spreader shift upward about three to four inches on the standing rigging. When looked at from the front or back, she looks distinctly askew. Is this something that can be easily adjusted? Our marina - Point Roberts - has a mast tower which gives access to...
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    Shaft Packing Gland Nut Size

    Our boat is a 1989 E-34 with a one inch prop shaft. What is the size of 'thin' special wrench I need to get to work on the packing gland to loosen the retaining nut and adjust the gland to reduce drip?? I have several big pipe wrenches, but don't want to use them on the nut. I'm 250 miles...
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    M25XP hose size from coolant pump

    Coolant Hose Thanks, Folks. I'll get the hose with the 7/8th at the water pump side. I'll happily spend the $ 8.00 to save $68. I've replaced all other hoses on the cooling system. Now the remaining original hose will be replaced, accompanied by much peace of mind! Tor 89 E-34...
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    M25XP hose size from coolant pump

    Coolant Hose Ayup. That's the one. I contacted a Universal dealer on the coast in BC and he quoted me $56 dollars plus 12% tax and shipping costs to get this eight inch long hose stub. I'm somewhat reluctant to spend $75 dollars on an eight inch long coolant hose. I'm going to try to get a...
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    M25XP hose size from coolant pump

    On my 1989 Universal M25XP I still have the original hose on there and want to replace it - but I recall the hose has different size ends. One seems to be bigger than the other. Mine is a short hose, about two inches coming down from the pump, a 90 degree turn towards the side of the engine and...
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    Glow Plug 'push button' switch sticking

    I recently replaced my glow plug push button switch on our 1989 E-34. While motoring, I noticed an acrid smell, which turned out to be the 'melting' fuse holder I had added in the new, thicker 12 volt wire, supply line to the ignition panel. What could possibly cause that kind of draw?? Turned...
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