hot mess I was wrong! I didn't see any water in the oil when I checked the dip stick, but when I drained the oil and tore down the motor I...
Pulled the motor Pulled the motor today. It's rotten to the core. I started to tear it down but couldn't find the mounting bolts for the engine...
Nope, the oil looks good but thanks for the heads-up.
update! The guy that wanted the boat backed out of getting it. I figured, I might try to turn over or start the motor. After looking a little...
Thanks for the suggestions. I started calling around to a few of the local boat shops to try and find out if the boat would float, missing the...
Looks like it's about 7.5'. You all are a great help. I poked around and found that the floor is indeed in worse shape than I thought, where I...
Thanks for the feedback. That's a shame, probably not worth the effort. I'll try to take a better look at it today, perhaps poke around with an...
Hello everyone, Been 10 years sense I posted here. Don't know why, guess that's just the way it goes. I just picked up this boat and trailer for...
Good news update, I wired from 24v to an inline fuse then through a new switch to the solenoid and yippy-ki-ay she started right up and purred...
Thanks Mike Thanks for your reply Mike. Yes, I agree that the magnet could be called a solenoid. The switch will be replaced anew in short order...
Hello, I recently purchased a boat with a BMW D150, 6 cylinder, turbocharged marine diesel. The wiring was a mess and when I attempted to clean...
Thanks Craig & RHough, Wow! 600 CC amps! Mayhap I should have gone with 2/0? I have purchased 1/0 wire and lugs but have not installed it yet....
2.7kw starter, what batteries? OK! I’ve opted for 1/0 wire. Question now is battery/batteries? The starter is a 2.7KW. 2,700watts divided by...
