Sunbird
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Last Activity: Today, 04:44 PM
Joined: 02-04-2017
Location: Gibraltar,Michigan
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Disconnect the tube at the back of the speedometer and blow compressed air into it. This will clear anything in the hose or pitot. -
Unicorn,
I am not sure if you can find matching original rub rail. But it you decide to replace the entire rail Taco has quite the selection They...Leave a comment:
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Unicorn,
I did this project on my 3870 last year. In some places they used machine screws with nylock nuts behind, in others they used regular wood...Leave a comment:
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I currently used factory wiring but if the results are not as expected I will run new shielded cable. Thanks guys for the recommendations-Leave a comment:
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Dave,
Just so you understand how they work- 12vdc is supplied to the gauge when the key is on. The sensor supply's the ground signal going thru...Leave a comment:
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Very nice installation. Please keep us posted on how the HDPE and Chem Set bond holds up....Leave a comment:
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Pete,
I had my analog 260 degree bridge tach's recalibrated by an instrument shop. I plan to install them in the lower helm to replace the toy...Leave a comment:
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Wax wears off when you wash the boat- If you use the special boat soaps they minimize this. But I'm with you on the wear and tear on an old body trying...Leave a comment:
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What I installed still allowed you to test the alarm- With the key in "run " position the alarm activated- It was silenced during cranking...Leave a comment:
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Kevin,
If you keep applying it every year think what the build up will become. I ended up buffing the boat and it was a black hull. I think...Leave a comment:
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Pete,
I bought the Aetna's- They are pricey but their accuracy is unparalleled. They gave me a break on price- $242.Leave a comment:
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I bought a boat that had Polyglow on it. Took a whole 3 months using scotch brite pads and laquer thinner to remove. In time it turns yellow and looks...Leave a comment:
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Pete,
Mine still has all the seals but I just added digital tachometers and plan to set the idle when we splash her in a month. I read where...Leave a comment:
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Proterra,
Pete's instructions are accurate, however you will have to remove the lead seal that is connected to the idle adjust mechanism. Don't...Leave a comment:
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Honda's new model is rated at 2200 wats peak- This allows it to get over the AC startup current bump. My neighbor uses it on a 12,000 btu Marine air...Leave a comment:
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Any boat soap should remove them. What have you tried so far?Leave a comment:
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Wow- I wonder what Yamaha built that had a cooler like that? Or is that a hybrid using some Yamaha casting parts?Leave a comment:
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1986 3870 Question
i Am in the midst of renewing the teak wall that is on the forward side of the cockpit. The PO used a product called Bristol and its a bugger to get off....
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