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Forum: Electrical 04-17-2012, 12:00 PM

Replies: 29 11.65 Volts at Alternator Views: 1,797 Posted By rd1900 You can check the alternator directly, from the... You can check the alternator directly, from the big stud on the back to the alternator body (with a volt meter of course). If it isn't 14.5 volts, the alternator has a problem (assuming there is not...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 01-18-2012, 02:31 PM

Replies: 38 Advice on Cabins Purcahse Views: 2,465 Posted By rd1900 Why are you not considering moving to a lake (as... Why are you not considering moving to a lake (as your primary, only house)? We looked at cottages in northern Michigan a few years ago, and eventually decided that two houses to maintain, plus all...

Forum: General / Other 09-07-2011, 12:38 PM

Replies: 8 Newbie questions Views: 572 Posted By rd1900 I think the louder noise in reverse is gear whine... I think the louder noise in reverse is gear whine from straight cut reverse gears, as opposed to helical cut forward gears.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Replies: 12 Why Don't Inboards Have Shear Pins?? Views: 990 Posted By rd1900 The key in the prop/shaft interface doesn't carry... The key in the prop/shaft interface doesn't carry any real load. It's there for installation purposes, but all the force from the shaft to the prop is carried through the press fit between the prop...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 08-10-2011, 09:41 AM

Replies: 23 Disney help Views: 1,516 Posted By rd1900 Stay on site, think hard about meal plans We did this last year, with 2 kids. Stayed at Pop Century, with the Deluxe meal plan. Staying on site is the way to go. Disney runs a very efficient system. Coaches run from the airport to your...

Forum: General Discussion 07-21-2011, 10:52 AM

Replies: 13 Barefoot Int. Boom length unassembled? Views: 851 Posted By rd1900 Does the BMW have the ski pass through behind the... Does the BMW have the ski pass through behind the rear center arm rest? It will fit with this open (through the trunk and into the passenger compartment). If not, I doubt it.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-25-2011, 04:00 PM

Replies: 7 1987 Mastercraft Prostar 190 Oil Change Views: 1,577 Posted By rd1900 Wix 51515 is the FL1 equivalent. I use this with... Wix 51515 is the FL1 equivalent. I use this with Mobil 1 in my '89.

Forum: General Discussion 07-26-2010, 04:43 PM

Replies: 10 Boat lift Views: 1,143 Posted By rd1900 Full length bunks are pretty standard. The sling... Full length bunks are pretty standard. The sling lifts are for lifts mounted onto permanent pilings (usually), for places down south where they don't know what ice is. You can adjust the bunks to...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-25-2010, 08:56 AM

Replies: 4 Adjust Timing on 1990 351 Engine Views: 1,069 Posted By rd1900 yep, loosen the distributor hold down bolt, turn... yep, loosen the distributor hold down bolt, turn the whole distirbutor a bit the adjust idle timing, and tighten the bolt.

Forum: General Discussion 07-20-2010, 09:30 AM

Replies: 9 Water jackets Views: 679 Posted By rd1900 this can be welded, cast iron is welded all the... this can be welded, cast iron is welded all the time, just find a shop that can do it. it will certainly be less than $250 for replacements. I wouldn't worry about rushing to fix this, it won't...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 06-29-2010, 11:40 AM

Replies: 29 Barefoot Boom Set-up HELP . Views: 3,169 Posted By rd1900 I didn't like all that metal up near the bow eye... I didn't like all that metal up near the bow eye on mine, so I shortened the cables on the boom and use a nylon car tow strap through the bow eye and attached the cables to it. No metal anywhere...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-28-2010, 09:57 AM

Replies: 21 Consequence of Overheating? Views: 1,500 Posted By rd1900 I doubt the manifold gasket problem would be... I doubt the manifold gasket problem would be caused by the overheat. On your closed system, coolant would have still been circulating, and passing over the temperature sender, and the 240 degrees on...

Forum: General Discussion 06-25-2010, 09:12 AM

Replies: 25 87-89 Prostar 190 Owners Views: 3,127 Posted By rd1900 I have the same broken corners on my '89. What... I have the same broken corners on my '89. What kind of price are they giving you? What material? Polycarbonate probably, but it is stiff and will crack again. I think UHMW would be better, more...

Forum: General Discussion 06-22-2010, 11:20 AM

Replies: 8 Pitot? Views: 585 Posted By rd1900 I have a couple you can have if you really want... I have a couple you can have if you really want them. I replaced them both with new SkiDims, which are 10x better.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-15-2010, 09:57 AM

Replies: 11 Stainless props? Views: 950 Posted By rd1900 I doubt those keys in your shaft will shear... I doubt those keys in your shaft will shear first. Your tapered prop and a tapered shaft is a damn strong connection when connected by a tight nut. I would sure rather replace a bent prop made from...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-15-2010, 09:45 AM

Replies: 10 oil pressure? Views: 768 Posted By rd1900 don't be surprised if your real hot oil pressure... don't be surprised if your real hot oil pressure is less than 10 psi. Most gauges won't show your real idle oil pressure so you don't get scared about how low it really is. The gauge is really just...

Forum: General Discussion 06-09-2010, 02:06 PM

Replies: 108 Oil Spill Solution Views: 6,303 Posted By rd1900 Hopefully not Limbaugh, Hume is a bit better,... Hopefully not Limbaugh, Hume is a bit better, probably more like Juan Williams (assuming we are referencing the same conversation) any spill is certainly worse than no spill, but it all has to be...

Forum: General Discussion 06-09-2010, 12:50 PM

Replies: 108 Oil Spill Solution Views: 6,303 Posted By rd1900 On the straw thing - it just doesn't do any good... On the straw thing - it just doesn't do any good to absorb all the oil into some hay, and then just have that drifting around the ocean. How does that improve the situation. From a much bigger...

Forum: General Discussion 06-08-2010, 02:48 PM

Replies: 108 Oil Spill Solution Views: 6,303 Posted By rd1900 I think the scale of this becomes... I think the scale of this becomes incomprehensible for most people. Millions of barrels, billions of gallons, thousands of square miles. And we can't forget that the leak is a mile under water. ...

Forum: General Discussion 06-07-2010, 01:17 PM

Replies: 41 Radical Prostar Modification Views: 4,302 Posted By rd1900 This is interesting and could be applied to our... This is interesting and could be applied to our boats (from the explanation of surface props): In fact, for conventional installations a net performance increase can often be realized by enclosing...

Forum: Electrical 06-02-2010, 10:05 AM

Replies: 2 Need part number for 1988 Tristar Alternator Views: 288 Posted By rd1900 Get your old one fixed. Google "alternator... Get your old one fixed. Google "alternator repair" and your zip code.

Forum: General Discussion 05-13-2010, 01:53 PM

Replies: 9 What size speakers are stock on a 1989 prostar Views: 568 Posted By rd1900 technically, i don't think it should be combing... technically, i don't think it should be combing or coaming, and a coaming is a panel installed to prevent water entry into a vessel. this is really just an interior trim panel.

Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2010, 01:37 PM

Replies: 15 Trailer Hitch Extender? Views: 1,104 Posted By rd1900 whatever you do, be careful with the dynamic... whatever you do, be careful with the dynamic loads, not just the static loads. the hitch extension can be incredibly strong, but all the loads still have to go through the receiver where it mounts...

Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2010, 09:23 AM

Replies: 4 12 Volt Air Compressor?? Views: 673 Posted By rd1900 don't expect any miracles from any of these. ... don't expect any miracles from any of these. they are all just a motor and a piston, there is only so much air they can move, and air flow at 0psi is a lot different than air flow at 30psi or more. ...

Forum: General Discussion 05-11-2010, 03:40 PM

Replies: 8 Airguide Pitot Replacement/Fiberglass Fix Views: 3,147 Posted By rd1900 I replaced my old Airguide pitots with the... I replaced my old Airguide pitots with the Skidims this spring (same tubes, just opened up the holes on the new pitots with a drill bit to fit the old holes in the hull, didn't use the third upper...

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