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Re: Air conditioner seawater pump won’t start
Hi Dean Understand, - try to turn multiple time with screwdriver, - back and forward. I had to do it after the winter season for 1-2 minutes. This summer I used my AC every few weeks and no problem with the pump after that. Regards, Ruedi
On 30 Aug 2019, at 21:55, SY STELLA <stella@...> wrote:
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Re: Air conditioner seawater pump won’t start
Hi Olivier and Ruedi,
Sorry I should have said that I did spin with a screwdriver, and the spindle runs freely. Now that I know that the pump should start immediately, that is very helpful. It seems that there is a problem with the relays. i will try again with all three systems powered up to see if that makes a difference before I start looking at the relay board. Many thanks Dean
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Re: Upper C-Drive oil leak
Eamonn Washington
Hi
the problem was the upper shaft seal. The correct size for a Super Maramu is 60-90-8 (not -10). This was difficult to fix. Due to rusting together of parts inside the coupling, the old part with the seal had to be soaked for a couple of days in WD40 and then taken out under pressure in a workshop. 14 hours work for a mechanic. Moral: It would have been a lot cheaper to fit a rope cutter. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy.
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Re: Air conditioner seawater pump won’t start
Hi Dean The Pump should start after the Aircon Blower starts, also without having the temp on low (means without compressor). At leased on my Boat. It happens to me as well after long period of not using. You can use a screwdriver and turn the pump manually at the whole in the back where the air-vent is. After some turns it starts, it seems it is just a bit blocked after a while. The problem is known and you even find in Amel owners manual. Cheers Ruedi WASABI A54-#55
On 30 Aug 2019, at 19:44, SY STELLA <stella@...> wrote:
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Re: Air conditioner seawater pump won’t start
Beaute Olivier
Hello Dean, first, did you try to turn the pump shaft manually (thanks to a flat screw driver at the backside of the pump, where the fan is located)? After several months of non use, the bronze impeller may be a bit frozen. I confirm the pump starts as soon as you turn on the A/C on cooling mode. Then, depending on the boat's inside temperature, the compressor will start or not (can you hear the click of the thermostat when you turn it to low temp?). The A/C pump is indeed started from three relays (one for each A/C unit). These relays are located in a grey box located at the aft portside of the engine room, close to the Shore/Generator automatic switch box. Did you try to turn on all the A/Cs? Good luck. Olivier
On Friday, August 30, 2019, 07:44:13 PM GMT+2, SY STELLA <stella@...> wrote:
Hi gang, I just fired up my AC (not used at all this year!), because I want to make sure I can put antifreeze through the system. My Calpeda seawater pump is not running, and I’m wondering why? ... 1. I’m measuring 240V at both ACTIVE AND NEUTRAL TERMINALS with reference to ground, but zero bolts between the ACTIVE and NEUTRAL. Seems like one terminal is being driven and the other is showing up through the winding, but is not being connected at the pump controller. Relay not activated? 2. Is it just too cold for it to start. The ambient temp is lower than the lowest temp I can set the AC to, so I maybe the system won’t even try to start the pump? if that’s the case, does anyone know how to fill the system into starting the pump so I can put Antifreeze into the lines? Alternatively maybe the pump should always run, and there is a different problem ?? Anytime I’ve fired up my aircon in the past, the ambient temp has been high and I’m 90% sure the seawater pump starts immediately. Would appreciate any guidance! many thanks Dean SY Stella A54-154
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Air conditioner seawater pump won’t start
Hi gang,
I just fired up my AC (not used at all this year!), because I want to make sure I can put antifreeze through the system. My Calpeda seawater pump is not running, and I’m wondering why? ... 1. I’m measuring 240V at both ACTIVE AND NEUTRAL TERMINALS with reference to ground, but zero bolts between the ACTIVE and NEUTRAL. Seems like one terminal is being driven and the other is showing up through the winding, but is not being connected at the pump controller. Relay not activated? 2. Is it just too cold for it to start. The ambient temp is lower than the lowest temp I can set the AC to, so I maybe the system won’t even try to start the pump? if that’s the case, does anyone know how to fill the system into starting the pump so I can put Antifreeze into the lines? Alternatively maybe the pump should always run, and there is a different problem ?? Anytime I’ve fired up my aircon in the past, the ambient temp has been high and I’m 90% sure the seawater pump starts immediately. Would appreciate any guidance! many thanks Dean SY Stella A54-154
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
Mark McGovern
Paul,
Cara is a 2004 Super Maramu with 1885 hours on the engine. The rubber on the rear mounts were completely shot. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Bow Thruster Service
And you need at least 4 liters of patience.😀 Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM Peter Buckley <carhartt@...> wrote:
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
Alex, I am sure that you are correct. I also expect that some seats will take the weight and others will not; and some people spread the weight out on the seats, and others do not. The point I was trying to make was I saw a delaminated seat in exactly the spot where a beam would have rested. I couldn't figure out why it delaminated, now I am fairly certain why. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 4:30 PM Alejandro Paquin <alex.paquin@...> wrote: Hell Bill, I agree the seats are not suitable support for lifting the engine out of the engine compartment, BUT you can use the surface around the Lewmar winches in the cockpit to place a beam, if you put suitable wood supports and spead the weight over a larger area and secure the beam so it won´t move.
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Re: Bow Thruster Service
Peter Buckley
Hi All, I had an issue with the bow thruster on my Mango. I made a jacking block similar to the Amel one and tried in vain to move it. The yacht was in the water so trying to rotate from the water was difficult. I tried everything until I spent $70+ Aust on a product called Yield. I had tried every other product with no luck. 4 squirts of Yield and they released from each other. Great product…… Try that if you can source it where you are. Regards Peter -- Peter Buckley 83 Twelfth Avenue Raymond Island VIC 3880 Phone: 0428 427 786 Email: carhartt@... From: CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> Reply-To: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:46:50 -0500 To: <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Bow Thruster Service JL Mertz, CottonBay: Yes, it should be "easy." There are 4 Allen head bolts on most SN & SMs, but in later model SMs, 2 bolts. It is always easy if the bow thruster is serviced correctly, with seal replacement when needed, and never left DOWN while sailing. But, if you don't follow the above, you'll be lucky if it's easy. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Yacht Owners School - www.YachtSchool.us 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
Hell Bill, I agree the seats are not suitable support for lifting the engine out of the engine compartment, BUT you can use the surface around the Lewmar winches in the cockpit to place a beam, if you put suitable wood supports and spead the weight over a larger area and secure the beam so it won´t move.
Reggards -- Alex Paquin S/V " SIMPATICO" Amel Maramu Hull #94, 1981
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Re: Maramu weight for lift out
smiles bernard
Thanks Christian that’s a grey help
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All the best Miles
On 29 Aug 2019, at 11:02, christian alby via Groups.Io <calbyy@...> wrote:
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
smiles bernard
Likewise we did not use the seats but the coaming around the cockpit where winches are located
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All the best Miles
On 29 Aug 2019, at 19:55, Dan <danny.rico@...> wrote:
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
Dan
400 lb pound of the boom (Northern lights).
That’s my dad in the back ground helping me out.
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Re: In Martinique looking at Amels
Hi Kelly and Daren!!! WooHooo!!! Hope your deal goes through! Looking forward to hooking up again ?this winter?.
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On Aug 28, 2019, at 7:58 PM, Orion Martin <poonz1@...> wrote:
Hi Kelly and Darren, I am currently looking at Amels with a view to purchase in the next two years. I have seen two SMs advertised in Martinique. Any information you think would be relevant concerning purchasing in this area would be most appreciated.
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
G’day Mark, can I please ask how many hours had your motor done and what year launched? This is to give me an indication on what perhaps to expect
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Kind regards Paul - Fortuna II 55#17
On 29 Aug 2019, at 6:35 pm, Mark McGovern <mfmcgovern@...> wrote:
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Re: Lifting an engine using a beam on cockpit seats
Mark McGovern
I just replaced my engine mounts and the goddamn pain-in-the-ass bloody Vetus coupling a few weeks ago so I have some recent experience with this topic. I considered using the cockpit coamings as the base for my lifting beam as they are flat and obviously strong. However, it would have increased the span of the beam significantly so instead I used a 2 x 6 inch beam placed across the seats to lift the engine. I did make crossmembers for each side of the beam to spread the load out a bit more across the seat. Here are some pics of the beam and crossmembers:
The dry weight of a Yanmar 4JH3-HTE is only about 500lbs. I removed both alternators, intercooler and exhaust elbow before lifting it so even with all the fluids added in, it likely weighed less than that so you are looking at maybe 250 lbs per side. Spread that load over approximately 50 square inches and that is only 5psi of force so I was not too concerned. The first time I lifted the engine completely I barely lifted it off the frame and looked and listened for any sign of cracking or deflecting and did not see any. I am certainly NOT saying that doing something like this can't cause problems but I can say that in my case with my setup and preparation of the engine (removing some of the weight), that it did not. I still have the whole lifting setup on the boat so if anyone in the Chesapeake Bay area wants to borrow it in the next year or so, shoot me an email and you are welcome to. I will need it back as I intend to re-align the engine after a 100 hours or so assuming that the mounts will settle a bit. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Bow Thruster Service
JLM, Yes, it usually is easy, but not, if it is operated incorrectly and/or NOT maintained. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
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Re: Lift the Perkins 4236 on a Mango
Dan Wilcox
I recently swapped out my Perkins Prima M80T for a Beta Marine 85. I used the following engine support bar. It spans perfectly across the seats of a Super Maramu. As far as the Beta goes, Isolated ground, no computer, super quiet, no vibration, very fuel efficient (1,800rpm = 7.2 knts), and plenty of torque. We are extremely happy with it after running for 150 hours this summer so far. Thanks, Dan SV Feierabend SM#86
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, 07:37:05 AM PDT, James Alton via Groups.Io <lokiyawl2@...> wrote:
Frederic, I changed the original Amel mounts on my 1987 Maramu with a 4-154 Perkins this past June. I attached the main haylard, the mizzen staysail halyard and a backup line looped over the mizzen spreaders to the end of the main boom and then used my HD Harken main sheet to do the actual lifting between the boom and the engine, running the tail to a winch on the mizzen mast. A single haylard in theory could easily support the engine but it only takes a small amount of time to add more support and you do not want to drop an engine. I also added a safety line for the lift between the boom and the engine which I adjusted at regular intervals going up and down. A chain hoist if you have one is a great tool to use as was suggested. The engine lifted easily and was no problem to reposition on my boat. I did not need to remove the engine hatch or anything else major, great design work by Amel for this eventuality. I also replaced all of the isolation dampers in the Vetus coupling. The driveline is super smooth now, no vibration at all. Despite this I checked the alignment again at 50 hours and as suspected the engine had settled a bit on the new mounts which is normal based on the many other mounts I have changed. Best of luck with your project. James SV Sueno, 1987 Maramu #220 Budva, Montenegro On Aug 29, 2019 11:59 AM, Frederic F <fgf@...> wrote: Hi Amelowners,
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