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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Karen Smith
Mark,
Based on your hull number, and the pictures of your exhaust elbow, I am guessing you have one of the newer, bigger gensets. I think that one is available as an OEM for ~$500 Ours (from a 6.5kW MDKD) looks rather different, the flange is basically the entire back end of the exhaust manifold, and incorporates the line carrying coolant to the raw water heat exchanger.
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Part Number and Drawing of Rack and Pinon steering
eric freedman
Hi, Attached please find the art number and page for the rack steering Fair Winds, eric SM 376 Kimberlite
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
eric freedman
Hi Ian,
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I saw your post and thought I should have a spare base as they do tend to break. Sooo I ordered one from Amazon. I left my office to go to kimberlite and looked in my pump locker area for something else and lo and behold I have a brand new one in the box. Tomorrow I will have 2. Would you like me to FedEx it to you or shall I return it to Amazon? You can send me an answer to Kimberlite. Fair Winds, Eric Sm 376 Kimberlite
On October 21, 2019 at 8:22 AM "ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>" <ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Hello Mark, Please note on NIKIMAT was the Onan MDKAL I don’t know if there is a difference with the MDKD mentioned. I would check the part number. On the MDKAL the exhaust mixing elbow was part: PN 155-3261-02 (E086) and I paid $475 for my spare http://nikimat.com/spare_parts_ONAN_MDKAL_B_Specs_12_volt.html (scroll, almost at the bottom). Sincerely, Alexandre
On Monday, October 21, 2019, 06:32:02 PM UTC, Mark McGovern <mfmcgovern@...> wrote:
Karen, I stand corrected! It looks like that there is a small water jacket in the Onan Exhaust elbow after all. Here is a picture that I found looking down the the back side of one on Alex from Nikimat's website: http://www.nikimat.com/parts_for_sale/onan_155_3261_02_mixer_elbow_exhaust_manifold.html It is a relatively simple part to fabricate. I will take mine off after we winterize the boat in the next few weeks and have a closer look at making a replacement from 316 Stainless. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
I had the same problem Ian. I did a “temporary” fix with a piece of 1/2” Starboard shaped to span the holes where the break is. To complicate matters further, one of the bolts was seized to the mild steel backing plate and I broke the head off trying to get it out. The backing plate is quite a bit below the surface, and drilling it out left a hole that was impossible to rethread. I used a Mr Toggle bolt which leaves a reusable female thread below the old backing plate. It has held up beautifully for ~4 years...we’ll, maybe not aesthetically, but pretty is as pretty does. Kent & Iris Kristy SM 243 karkauai@... USA cell: 828-234-6819 On Oct 21, 2019, at 12:55 PM, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: Mark Well I have not yet bought the new head just decided, that is probably the best option. The reason for the inspection hatch was to get access to the bolt heads below the surface as one of the holes was "enlarged" and had no thread. But to no good for this time as the hole to fasten the head was down into a hollow beam so no access, but next time it will be easy to attache the new head with the hatch in place. Paul
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
My Onan exhaust manifold looked as on the picture above, blocked with carbon. I cleaned it in place on the Onan a rather uncomfortable tasks. Is there any benefit to remove the manifold? do one get access to the interior to clean out more carbon deposit? Or does it only give a lot of job to remove it looks a bit corroded? first time I loosen the elbow,, one of the bolts holding it broke of and I had some job to get it out, do not fancy that kind of job very much
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 Lagos, Portugal
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Hello all,
We used the copper ground trap from the company Druseidt in Remscheid, Germany. It costs around EUR 45 and it is protected by a PVC overmoulding and the copper strap ends strengthened with copper shells (see attached pic).
My last order is also attached if someone would like to order.
Fair winds Olaf
S/V Katchopine, SM2K 392 currently in Trinidad
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Randall Walker
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 3:35 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge
I had copied from an earlier post from Bills photo album I believe.
Randall A-54 #56 From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond via Groups.Io <southernadventurer@...>
Hi Mike,
Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured.
Kind Regards
Ross SM2K #386 On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Randall Walker
I had copied from an earlier post from Bills photo album I believe.
Randall
A-54 #56
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond via Groups.Io <southernadventurer@...>
Sent: October 21, 2019 3:31 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge Hi Mike,
Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured.
Kind Regards
Ross
SM2K #386
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond
Hi Mike,
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Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured. Kind Regards Ross
On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Polytrol Marine Coating
Greetings All, There was some discussion of this product a while back. Does anyone know if this can be had in Trinidad. There are no Caribbean distributers officially. Thank you in advance. Chuck Joy #388
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Mark McGovern
Karen,
I stand corrected! It looks like that there is a small water jacket in the Onan Exhaust elbow after all. Here is a picture that I found looking down the the back side of one on Alex from Nikimat's website: http://www.nikimat.com/parts_for_sale/onan_155_3261_02_mixer_elbow_exhaust_manifold.html It is a relatively simple part to fabricate. I will take mine off after we winterize the boat in the next few weeks and have a closer look at making a replacement from 316 Stainless. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Fuel tank
sbmesasailor
Hi Tom, I also suspected a leak in my fuel tank but after removal to the passage area, I determined it was only the inspection plate leaking. If you can move it to the passage way and support it, check to see if it still leaks when only partially full (below the inspection plate). It's a pain to empty and then partially fill and then empty again, but it beats removing it. Dennis Johns Libertad Maramu #121
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
Mark
Well I have not yet bought the new head just decided, that is probably the best option. The reason for the inspection hatch was to get access to the bolt heads below the surface as one of the holes was "enlarged" and had no thread. But to no good for this time as the hole to fasten the head was down into a hollow beam so no access, but next time it will be easy to attache the new head with the hatch in place. Paul
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Re: Main furler and furler gear box
Mark McGovern
Paul,
Lot's of good information on the main furler in this thread: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/topic/29770769#43884 and in this Photo Album: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/album?id=84576 My furler was completely seized up so I just completely overhauled it. My gearbox, however, appeared to be fine so I just re-greased it and re-installed it. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Mark McGovern
Karen, Thanks,
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
Paul,
Did the holes align when you changed out the old style Jabsco toilet base for the new one.
Also, what is the purpose of the inspection hole?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Paul Osterberg
Ian and Judy
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Main furler and furler gear box
I dismantled the main furler today for maintenance of the furler, gear box and the elongated hole in the profile. are there any particular issues in service the gear box and the furler?
Paul on S/Y Kerpa SM#259 Lagos, Portugal
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
Ian and Judy
I have the same issue, one of the heads bases I manage to salvage by adding very large washers of aluminium, but the other one is probably to much work to fox, so I thinking of Buying a new Jabsco. I put in an inspection hatch to get access under. see photo Paul on SY Kerpa AM#259
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Randall Walker
Mike,
That is so funny I have just sent them an email to have one shipped to me hear in Spain. Just seconds ago.
Thanks,
Randall
A-54 #56
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Mike Johnson via Groups.Io <mike.k.johnson@...>
Sent: October 21, 2019 10:37 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge We used www.metelec.co.uk and sent Bill’s dimensions with a drawing and they produced a perfect replacement delivered promptly.
The key to a successful job was a ‘deep’ socket for the nut at the bottom of the bilge.
Mike & Peta
Solitude
SM2K 461
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Randall Walker
I am sitting south of Barcelona. One group member put me onto a German supplier, a former AMEL owner is trying to source it out of Britain and I have been told AMEL does still have them. Glad I joined this group. And Bill I agree that the original are way too thin.
I love my boat, Randall A-54 #56 From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...>
This is the one and only time that I will say that the Amel OEM part is not the best part.
Amel uses a thin copper foil for the bonding strap inside the gray water bilge. In terms of electrical conductivity, it is perfect. In terms of durability it is not good enough. The gray PVC float switch tube sits on top of the copper foil and will wear through the copper foil in a few years. If you buy the Amel OEM copper foil, I suggest you buy 2 because you will likely need to replace it again in a few years. Best,
On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 1:34 PM Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Mike Johnson
We used www.metelec.co.uk and sent Bill’s dimensions with a drawing and they produced a perfect replacement delivered promptly.
The key to a successful job was a ‘deep’ socket for the nut at the bottom of the bilge.
Mike & Peta
Solitude
SM2K 461
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Randall Walker
Sent: 20 October 2019 21:19 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge
I am sitting south of Barcelona. One group member put me onto a German supplier, a former AMEL owner is trying to source it out of Britain and I have been told AMEL does still have them. Glad I joined this group. And Bill I agree that the original are way too thin.
I love my boat, Randall A-54 #56 From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...>
This is the one and only time that I will say that the Amel OEM part is not the best part.
Amel uses a thin copper foil for the bonding strap inside the gray water bilge. In terms of electrical conductivity, it is perfect. In terms of durability it is not good enough. The gray PVC float switch tube sits on top of the copper foil and will wear through the copper foil in a few years. If you buy the Amel OEM copper foil, I suggest you buy 2 because you will likely need to replace it again in a few years. Best,
On Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 1:34 PM Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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