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Volvo warning
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.
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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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 an
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 an
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Volvo warning
The Volvo Service Bulletin was received from an extremely helpful dealer, Fordham Marine, Jacksonville, FL 904.743.2140. The other information I came across was when I had the same problem as Paul. I
The Volvo Service Bulletin was received from an extremely helpful dealer, Fordham Marine, Jacksonville, FL 904.743.2140. The other information I came across was when I had the same problem as Paul. I
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Mark & Debbie Mueller
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Water Detection - Cleaning the fuel tank
There is a product called Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste that is used by fuel stations to determine if there is water in their fuel storage tanks. With the Amel we can put some of this on the bottom of
There is a product called Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste that is used by fuel stations to determine if there is water in their fuel storage tanks. With the Amel we can put some of this on the bottom of
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Water Detection - Cleaning the fuel tank
I did use Kolor Kut as a check but found no indication of water. I routinely use a biocide plus Sea Foam when fueling.
I did use Kolor Kut as a check but found no indication of water. I routinely use a biocide plus Sea Foam when fueling.
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WOB Corrosion
Hi Kent, I do like the Dremel idea; it will allow you to section the WOB and remove it like a dentist removes a wisdom tooth. I wanted to let you know that every time I have ordered prop shaft zincs t
Hi Kent, I do like the Dremel idea; it will allow you to section the WOB and remove it like a dentist removes a wisdom tooth. I wanted to let you know that every time I have ordered prop shaft zincs t
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Does anybody have a source for the Dirupter 60 Amp breaker?
Hi Karen, Sorry for the late reply, Check out https://www.carlingtech.com/thermal-cb-clb-series ; this is not a direct replacement, no manual trip, but it is a disruptor style circuit breaker. Hope th
Hi Karen, Sorry for the late reply, Check out https://www.carlingtech.com/thermal-cb-clb-series ; this is not a direct replacement, no manual trip, but it is a disruptor style circuit breaker. Hope th
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Mark & Debbie Mueller
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Excessive usage of water maker membranes
As it has been said earlier in this post hydrocarbons (oil, fuel, etc.), chlorine, and over pressure are by far the biggest killers of RO membranes. Operationally, never exceeding the rated capacity o
As it has been said earlier in this post hydrocarbons (oil, fuel, etc.), chlorine, and over pressure are by far the biggest killers of RO membranes. Operationally, never exceeding the rated capacity o
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B&G LED Replacement
POCHON may be a source (the electronics supplier for AMEL for more than 30years) Contact is Stephane – stephane@... per Olivier Repair Facility Ft. Lauderdale – Wheelhouse Mktg 954.229.0208 jak
POCHON may be a source (the electronics supplier for AMEL for more than 30years) Contact is Stephane – stephane@... per Olivier Repair Facility Ft. Lauderdale – Wheelhouse Mktg 954.229.0208 jak
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Top loading galley fridge/freezer used as a fridge: No?
Freezer Seals for Amel 54 – I purchased from Zoro.com EPDM Seal, D-Section, 0.75 In W, 25 Ft by TRIM LOK INC; Zoro #: G3897214| Mfr #: X1458BT. The 25' roll did both the chest and the bench. They seem
Freezer Seals for Amel 54 – I purchased from Zoro.com EPDM Seal, D-Section, 0.75 In W, 25 Ft by TRIM LOK INC; Zoro #: G3897214| Mfr #: X1458BT. The 25' roll did both the chest and the bench. They seem
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Locking the bowthruster on a A54on passages
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Great idea, wish our boat had the recess in the bow thruster yours does. Will have to look for a suitable portlight that can be fitted.
Great idea, wish our boat had the recess in the bow thruster yours does. Will have to look for a suitable portlight that can be fitted.
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Mark & Debbie Mueller
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Starting Capacitor size for a 220v, 50Hz 2.5 kw water maker high pressure motor
The 48 mfd you measured is approximately 20% below the specified value for that motor. Industry standards say a 10% deviation is OK. I would not discount the capacitor as the culprit. Also, try and ro
The 48 mfd you measured is approximately 20% below the specified value for that motor. Industry standards say a 10% deviation is OK. I would not discount the capacitor as the culprit. Also, try and ro
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YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
To bleed the air out of the Racor after installing the new filter slowly open the Racor shut off valve allowing fuel to slowly gravity feed from the fuel tank into the filter bowl. I let the filter si
To bleed the air out of the Racor after installing the new filter slowly open the Racor shut off valve allowing fuel to slowly gravity feed from the fuel tank into the filter bowl. I let the filter si
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Blocked fwd shower drain on amel 55.
Welcome to the glamorous (not so much) side of boat ownership. You could try a small drain snake, I have used the one pictured. It was purchased at Lowes for $10.00. You should be able to find an equi
Welcome to the glamorous (not so much) side of boat ownership. You could try a small drain snake, I have used the one pictured. It was purchased at Lowes for $10.00. You should be able to find an equi
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A54 fridge circulation pump
The Marco pump works great as a fresh water pressure pump and is much quieter than the Amel OEM water pump. However, it is significantly noisier than the Flojet. You will wan to start thinking about s
The Marco pump works great as a fresh water pressure pump and is much quieter than the Amel OEM water pump. However, it is significantly noisier than the Flojet. You will wan to start thinking about s
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Climma compressor turning off randomly
Hi Billy, When the unit shuts off does it restart automatically? If it is an automatic restart then some safety circuit within the unit is shutting the system down. I am not specifically familiar with
Hi Billy, When the unit shuts off does it restart automatically? If it is an automatic restart then some safety circuit within the unit is shutting the system down. I am not specifically familiar with
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A54 holding tank drain seasock
From the outside of the boat while sitting in your dinghy you may be able to use a grease gun and put grease on the exterior of the valve then operate it from the inside to provide some lubrication. T
From the outside of the boat while sitting in your dinghy you may be able to use a grease gun and put grease on the exterior of the valve then operate it from the inside to provide some lubrication. T
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A question to the hive mind re Amel 54 (Sleipner side power) Bow thruster capacitor please.
Very recently I had an opportunity to get familiar with our Sleipner bow thruster. No such part was in the unit.
Very recently I had an opportunity to get familiar with our Sleipner bow thruster. No such part was in the unit.
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C-Drive drain plug o-ring
It is a 24x3.5 NBR 70.
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Locking Hatch board 54
If you mean the top of the hatch where the latch attaches take a look at the attached. About 3 minutes from the marina is Unique Molding & Doors, 1005 I St, Brunswick, GA 31520 912.222.0414 - I used t
If you mean the top of the hatch where the latch attaches take a look at the attached. About 3 minutes from the marina is Unique Molding & Doors, 1005 I St, Brunswick, GA 31520 912.222.0414 - I used t
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