INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
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- DAVIDLOFLAND
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Day 14 - Tanks and exhaust back in, cockpit deck back down, fuel manifolds in.
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1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Nice Job !
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
very nice!
Todd Pote
1987 10 Meter Mid Cabin
Double Pote-N_Sea
1992 Scout 15.5 Center Console
1987 10 Meter Mid Cabin
Double Pote-N_Sea
1992 Scout 15.5 Center Console
Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Looks great!!
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
I have to do something similar to your fuel manifolds, I was wondering what make they are and where you sourced them from. Also how many tanks are you running ?
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That set up looks like it for 2 tanks , remember diesels also have return lines .marklo154 wrote:I have to do something similar to your fuel manifolds, I was wondering what make they are and where you sourced them from. Also how many tanks are you running ?
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77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
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6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat

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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
It is indeed a two tank, two engine diesel system, hence the return lines. The manifolds allow running either or both engines on either tank, and you can transfer fuel from one tank to the other if needed.
The make is DIY. It does take some figuring to assemble. My supply lines are 3/8" from the tanks to the filters, then 5/16" after the filters to the engines, then 1/2" returns.
The make is DIY. It does take some figuring to assemble. My supply lines are 3/8" from the tanks to the filters, then 5/16" after the filters to the engines, then 1/2" returns.
1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
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Your returns are larger then then the supply lines ?
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
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6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat

- DAVIDLOFLAND
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Yep. Don't ask me why. Yanmar thing.
1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Lower helm is done and wiring harnesses installed. New 12V wiring in the engine room, then start fitting the engines. Like Lorena Bobbit said, "It won't be long now".
1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Sweet! What type of wood and finish did you use?
Paul
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"No Control" 2012 9' Grand RIB
"Cruise Control" 1978 F-26HT
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It's Plexiglas. I went to a fabric store and picked a fabric that was close to the interior wood finish, then sanded 1/4" Plexiglas with 100 grit, then stuck the fabric to the Plexiglas with polyester resin. Makes a cool effect.
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1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
That was a great idea! looks awesome!
Todd Pote
1987 10 Meter Mid Cabin
Double Pote-N_Sea
1992 Scout 15.5 Center Console
1987 10 Meter Mid Cabin
Double Pote-N_Sea
1992 Scout 15.5 Center Console
- DAVIDLOFLAND
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Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Electrical panel complete. Dropped in the first engine and it fit like a glove. No modifications necessary. WOO-HOO!
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1977 F-32 INSTANT FUN "Just Add Water"
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
My Forever boat - O/O 30 years and counting
Yanmar 6BY3-260's
Re: INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS
Great job, really sharp lower station! The plexiglass was a great idea--nice work!