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  1. Tafflad

    Hull support trestle

    Would like to support boat to take it off the trailer. I have 2 professional hull support support stands, so would us those on flat ‘pod’ areas either side of transom .. obviously due to engine also the heaviest. Thinking of making a wooden support trestle to match vee of hull above 1/3 from...
  2. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    Surely there won't be any anti-freeze as this is has a closed cooling system on engine side with the anti-freeze and the pump is on raw water side so no anti-freeze. For storage is Glycerine better than Silicone oil ?
  3. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    It's not draining though that is the task here - it is removing impeller - central drain function takes care of water.
  4. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    sorry for typo .... I have a couple of inches I think but at absolute arm stretch
  5. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    Ar3 5g3 Phillips head or imperial Allen socket head
  6. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    I always take Sepentine belt off, if I can reach water pump I’ll pull impeller. New O-ring not a sale item, (only with impeller) assume you refit, do you lubricate with silicone grease or fit dry.
  7. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    I looked at it was at arms stretch, not had a thorough check depends if its an allen screw ... or a Phillips if the former then I may be able to reach at arm's length.
  8. Tafflad

    Winterising Q

    Have a 2020 4.3L V6-280-C-N Going to winterise this w/end, will remove SerpentIne belt, had a comment that worth removing water pump impeller. Is this necessary ? ... always had Mercruiser previously and never had impeller removed. Just replaced at end of season service. Getting at water...
  9. Tafflad

    Fuel hose size ?

    Agree it's on the all Aluminium block, I meant its not on the old V6/V8 cast iron lumps.
  10. Tafflad

    Fuel hose size ?

    It's neither anymore .... the new range don't use Chevvy blocks .,.. but thanks for explaining
  11. Tafflad

    Fuel hose size ?

    Thanks for confirming 3/8" size ..... I have no idea what SBC and BBC are can you explain ?
  12. Tafflad

    Fuel hose size ?

    Don't have access to my boat at the moment. Anybody know the fuel hose ID dimension, hose from pump to tank, want to get some in readiness for when I get the boat back. It's a V6-280-C-N ser. A1101422 All my Googling suggests 3/8" bore (10mm) .... anybody able to confirm.
  13. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    It's just been having a full pdi (yep after first seasons use) been with dealer 3 weeks .... so wont be touching filter at this time.
  14. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    That would be a bit uncontrolled though, as regards mix ?
  15. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    Yes it's stated clearly in owners manual 15 min on 2-stroke mix at 1500 rpm
  16. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    Don't know of an easy way to empty the main tank .. I'll take a look at connecting at Fuel filter. Engine is 2020 fuel injected
  17. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    One of the steps I need to do is run 2-stoke oil mix fuel for 15 min. Anybody has done that .... just interested where you pulled off fule line and connected temporary tank. (Line)
  18. Tafflad

    Kill Cord does not operate properly (not electtical)

    UK officially left EU Jan 2020 ... but there is a 12 months transition period where we remain under EU trading rules - and there is a lot of negotiation going no. EU wants Britain to accept in full all the current and any future EU trading rules (while having no say in them) or Britain will...
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    Kill Cord does not operate properly (not electtical)

    Correct in UK ... the local VP dealer is very sympathetic & helpful, I'm hoping they will resolve this ..... but it is surprising they can't get the part. This is forst time I have had a VP .... been challenging, but some of issues have been the boat manufacturer, just taking so long to resolve...
  20. Tafflad

    Kill Cord does not operate properly (not electtical)

    Update ... I have taken it to the dealer .....boat is in there now. Volvo has now advised that they cannot supply that Bezel .... there are no spare parts available, its has been discontinued. So I have a new boat delivered in June this year and can't get parts for it - not very good...
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