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Re: Volvo warning
Hi Marc Thanks for sharing these information. Great information, such Service Bulletin’s are vital. Question: I have seen these Volvo Penta Service Bulletin“ once at the Volvo dealer. Are these public available from Volvo on request or by download? - Or how you got those Service bulletins? Thanks for giving me one more item for the maintenance list ;-) Happy Sailing Ruedi Waldispuehl WASABI A54. #55 Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Mark & Debbie Mueller <brass.ring@...> Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Dienstag, 10. März 2020 um 19:29 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Volvo warning -- Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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Re: In mast Furler - A simple precaution for the (occasionally) inattentive skipper
Stay well!
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On Mar 10, 2020, at 5:07 PM, PAOLO CUNEO <pc43ge@...> wrote:
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Re: In mast Furler - A simple precaution for the (occasionally) inattentive skipper
Thank's Paolo
I have thought about a similar solution myself. What material is it made of? Not plexiglas or Macralon I assume as they are not thermoplastic and not possible to bend by heat. I guess it might be made of a Polystyren sheet? I'm now inspired to try to make one myself Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 wintering in Lagos, Portugal sykerpa.com
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Re: Volvo warning
There is an excellent cleaner for burned on deposits that would work great for this application. It is a gun cleaning product called “Shooter’s Lube”.
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On Mar 10, 2020, at 2:41 PM, Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <paul.dowd@...> wrote:
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Re: In mast Furler - A simple precaution for the (occasionally) inattentive skipper
PAOLO CUNEO
Thanks to all Amelians for their welcome and the interest for my suggestion. I cannot reach Whisper at the moment ( even if myself, my house, my business and my Amel are all located in Genoa) due the severe restrictions to movement introduced by the government in Italy following to the violent outbreak of Covid-19 Coronavirus in the Country. As soon as possible I will follow with some drawings and detail Fair winds Paolo Cuneo SM#454 Whisper now quarantined (skipper included) in Genoa
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
Dan Carlson
On a related note. I'm looking for the right material to replace the gaskets on the inspection ports. Diesel is pretty hard on most gaskets. I've tried two different "rubber" materials and have not been happy with either of them. The second one was Nitrile, grade 60A. It was specifically recommended by the technical guy at Rubber-Cal for being best for deisel resistance, but it has deteriorate after a year or so. Has anyone found a better product? Thanks and regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM#387
On Tue, Mar 10, 2020, 2:24 PM Patrick McAneny via Groups.Io <sailw32=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump.
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
Pat!
we cleaned our tank by opening the inspection hatch and pumped out the rest with a hand pump same as on our outboard tank. We used a fuel hose with inner diameter the same as the outer diameter on the hose with the hand pump to make it reach down the tank. I had a length of Aluminium tube that fitted well into the fuel hose so it became very easy to position the end at the lowest point I got out most of the fuel less than half a liter left then I toke a broom with a cloth and cleaned the tank, looked as new after that. total time a few hours. Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Volvo warning
Mohammad Shirloo
Thanks for sharing Mark. One more item added to list of maintenance.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Mark & Debbie Mueller via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 11:29 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Volvo warning
I had the same fault code with the last digit being "0". I was able to lube and free up the actuator. It could also indicate a bad sensor or another turbo related issue. Take a look at the attached and be sure to read the comments that
I added at the time. Good luck with the repair.
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
Patrick McAneny
Eric, There is at least one port on the top of the tank. It has never been cleaned, and since there is only a few gallons in the tank I thought it was a good time . I am not interested in polishing or saving the fuel ,just want to suck out any water or sludge that may be in the tank. My filters have also be pretty clean when changed and I have never at fuel issues,but it seems like a good preventive exercise.
Another issue is my filter is about a foot above the bottom of the tank, so if my fuel level is below a foot and I change my filter, fuel will not fill the filter, and if I fill the filter, it simply flows back to the tank, so I am going to lower the filter as much as possible . I was wondering if most filters are installed as low as possible. If I ran out of fuel, I would have to put in probably forty gallons or more to get fuel up to my filter. I suppose a inline pump would solve this as well. Thanks,
Pat
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From: eric freedman <kimberlite@...> To: main <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Mar 10, 2020 2:52 pm Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Cleaning the fuel tank Hi Pat,
Do you have inspection ports on your tank?
Why do you think you need to clean your tank?
Fair Winds
Eric
Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:24 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Cleaning the fuel tank I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump.
Thanks, Pat SM#123
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
eric freedman
Hi Pat, Do you have inspection ports on your tank? Why do you think you need to clean your tank? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:24 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Cleaning the fuel tank
I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump.
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Re: Volvo warning
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Thanks Mark. It’s pretty much what I did except I used WD40 and did not spray at the same time as moving the arm up and down – maybe I should try that. Maybe I should use Corrosion X instead?
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark & Debbie Mueller
I had the same fault code with the last digit being "0". I was able to lube and free up the actuator. It could also indicate a bad sensor or another turbo related issue. Take a look at the attached and be sure to read the comments that I added at the time. Good luck with the repair. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
I just had mine professionally cleaned – it cost USD500 and took several hours with some pretty sophisticated looking gear, and involved negotiating baffles in the tank. Good luck!
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via Groups.Io
I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Cleaning the fuel tank
Ya pretty much. Add a series of filters to remove junk. Tha'ts the eseeance of fuel polishing.... Aras Sharki #163
On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 2:24 PM Patrick McAneny via Groups.Io <sailw32=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump. -- Aras
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Re: Volvo warning
Mark & Debbie Mueller
I had the same fault code with the last digit being "0". I was able to lube and free up the actuator. It could also indicate a bad sensor or another turbo related issue. Take a look at the attached and be sure to read the comments that I added at the time. Good luck with the repair.
-- Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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Cleaning the fuel tank
Patrick McAneny
I have never cleaned a fuel tank and was wondering how one goes about it, I only now have about 10 gallons in the tank. Do you install a pump hose on the end of a length of 1/2 pcv tube and just move it around the bottom of the tank and see what comes out. Any suggestion on what type of pump.
Thanks, Pat SM#123
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Re: Volvo warning
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
I looked up fault code MID 128, SID 27, FMI 1 and it is something to do with the Variable Nozzle Turbine (VNT). A Swedish forum said to WD40 and “exercise” the lever which I did but I still get the error (unlike the person on the forum with the same problem!).
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Volvo warning
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Thanks Mark, that did the trick. Mine is 128, 27, 1 – will now try to find out what it means…
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark & Debbie Mueller
Reference the attached pdf. It indicates that button to press is not the rotary button but the top left button. Good luck and let us know what fault code you find. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Volvo warning
Sv Garulfo
Yes, my bad, it’s the “-“ button not the rotary button. Sorry about that. Thomas GARULFO
On Tue, 10 Mar 2020 at 06:25, Mark & Debbie Mueller <brass.ring@...> wrote: Reference the attached pdf. It indicates that button to press is not the rotary button but the top left button. Good luck and let us know what fault code you find.
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Re: Propeller. Bowthruster lost. Sm435
Arthur Sundqvist
Thanks for sharing
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10 mars 2020 kl. 07:34 skrev Linda Melton <lindajmelton@...>:
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Re: Volvo warning
Very helpful, thanks!
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On Mar 10, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Mark & Debbie Mueller <brass.ring@...> wrote:
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