Swear it would be cheaper; short AND long term to put 3 Cats in vs. any twin big MTUs. Sorry, Didn't mean to set a bad vibe on MTUs,,,,,,...
Those trees are long gone. Won't be BACK around for another few hundred years. We need to appreciate the work, labor and good eyes that went to...
Original DDCs had a reputation for slinging oil. It takes some time, patience and 'bunch of rum,, but all of the Detroits I maintain have clean...
I hope somebody up north (@ Post) is reading this.. To many Post owners & fans out here for the factory not to have some rep respond to e-mails...
I read "From my Boat" Like an emitter and giving up material (atoms & ions). A well bonded ship with zincs is first line of defense. The zinc will...
Two boats tied together at the dock by the common green wire (ACv Ground fault line). Now all the underwater hardware is tied also. Natures...
Found it, entry #29, 2200 hours. You may never know if that was easy or hard hours. Old school, fuel use or hp/hour was the larger factor in...
Dry, cool. I'll check my part number and if good, keep in mind for a back up plan. Even if it's for the other main months/years down the road...
So many variables. So few people who can work on a 71 and are motivated. You would think anybody can work on a 60+ year old design, guess not....
Is that a dry turbo or water cooled. I have a AirResearch Dry turbo (new) collecting dust in my shop.
If they run well and clear up; Perhaps rebuilds might not be imminent!
Did the shaft appear centered coming out of the log? Engine height and alignment may be the issue. If that's good, You're already on it....
That was a beer. In da fridge, da rum. Got ya. Looks like another Mission Impossible plot (I can hear the music in the back ground already)....
Where's da rum? Just see empty glasses. Wait, wait, is that a beer?? Naw, powdered cleaner... However sober, Great pictures. Thx,, rc
If you're trying to get some extra time out of the other HE,, Do not acid rinse it. You may end up cleaning something that's keeping it together....
Sad part about 71s and modern times, Nobody can run them as needed. The Goo you described could be just low rpm slobber. Lack of load and...
It's 1855 eastern. How'd it do?
Time for an oyster roast. 71s rule, rc
Just found your other post on your Post. Great pictures. Was heading back to this post and you already responded. 15 to 17 knots cruise around...
Can you offer a lil more to guess with? What engines and HP? Ratios? I'm guessing 6-71 ti or tib's but guessing.
