INSTANT FUN REPOWER IN PROGRESS

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:53 pm

Day 14 - Tanks and exhaust back in, cockpit deck back down, fuel manifolds in.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:07 pm

Nice Job !

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:07 pm

very nice!

adrewoh · Post by **adrewoh** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:13 am

Looks great!!

marklo154 · Post by **marklo154** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:40 pm

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 ?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:48 pm

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 ?

That set up looks like it for 2 tanks , remember diesels also have return lines .

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:49 pm

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.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:55 pm

Your returns are larger then then the supply lines ?

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:03 pm

Yep. Don't ask me why. Yanmar thing.

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:56 am

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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".

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:28 pm

Sweet! What type of wood and finish did you use?

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:45 pm

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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.

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:08 pm

That was a great idea! looks awesome!

DAVIDLOFLAND · Post by **DAVIDLOFLAND** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:51 pm

Electrical panel complete. Dropped in the first engine and it fit like a glove. No modifications necessary. WOO-HOO!

adrewoh · Post by **adrewoh** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:58 am

Great job, really sharp lower station! The plexiglass was a great idea--nice work!

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