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    Delrin valves

    Hi all, I have a new to me Westmarine RU260 (circa 2015 I think) which was made by Zodiac. Anyway, it has Delrin valves as you can see in the picture. The problem is that you can't get accurate pressure readings because of the rubber flap valve and I can't find a pump that is suited for this...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 no spark

    What is meant by found and restored small resistances? So they ohm measured at the plug and sensors, then cleaned the terminals?
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    Low and high pressure on AC unit

    Hi all, I have pulled the manual ans done some pretty extensive Google searches to find what the low and high pressure readings should be on my Dometic Marine Air Systems VCD12K, 205 31157 circa 2007. From my searches, it appears there is information that low should be 70psi and some other...
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    REPLACING SERPENTINE BELT ON VOLVO PENTA 5.7 GI - 300 - J (WITH AUTO TENSIONER)

    I have this motor. If you put a wrench on bolt and pull to the right/down, it will loosen the belt. How is the motor running for you? Any issues?
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    Liferail Netting Suggestions

    Hi all, I have two young children and am looking to add an extra layer of protection while on the water. From what I have seen of safety netting, there appears to be a requirement of some sort of loops at the bottom of each stanchion to string a bottom line. As you can see in my pictures, I...
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    Honestly, pay the 20 bucks. They will talk about you not paying and I wouldn't give them any reason not to secure a loose line or throw in an extra fender during a storm for being "that guy".
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    Draining the block

    Depends on the year. Mine 2008 (gi-300-j) have the blue wing nuts on both the manifolds and block.
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    Excessive fuel during fuel filter change

    Well I went the route of pinching the fuel line, then changing them out. I've never had this issue before, but the boat is on a slight incline now that it is on blocks so that may be the cause. I can't see the anti-siphon being removed, but who knows.. maybe one was never put on..
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    Excessive fuel during fuel filter change

    Hi all, I was in the process of changing a fuel filter on a VP 300-gi-J and it felt like fuel was just pouring out with no end in sight. I got about 700ml or so that came out in the process before I panicked and put the filter back on. Now I recently ran the motor to change the oil. Is it...
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    Water in bilge

    That's a difficult question to answer as there are a million places water can enter. Have you looked around the transom?
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    Bow Thruster with terminal fuse blown

    Back charge as in the bow thruster battery charging the starter battery?
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    Bow Thruster with terminal fuse blown

    This is what I have: https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A It's just the one red from starter battery into the ACR, then out of the ACR to the bow thruster battery.
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    Bow Thruster with terminal fuse blown

    The cable running from the starting battery is for charging is what I gather. The bow thruster isn't running from that battery as it has its own, so that 6 guage should be enough. It was almost like it was pulling the bow thruster load from that starter battery, but I can't see how that would...
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    Bow Thruster with terminal fuse blown

    Hi all, recently had a 2.2kw Lewmar 140TT bow thruster installed. Yesterday when going to use it, noticed that it wasn't working due to low voltage. After some investigation, I found that there was a blown 80amp terminal fuse on the starter battery. Now I have made a rough diagram and have...
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    Noise after impeller change

    Thanks Scott!
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    Noise after impeller change

    There isn't any water leaking and temps are good, so I may just leave it considering the boat is already in the water and changing one of these probably requires it to be out.
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    Noise after impeller change

    Roger. While I have you, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of it. So the raw water pump that houses the impeller feeds this thing, which then pumps water throughout the block? It doesn't have an impeller or other regular maintenance item does it??
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    Noise after impeller change

    Alright, so I couldn't let this go and purchased a mechanics stethoscope and seem to have discovered it is coming from the circulation pump (Volvo Part # 3853850). Is this a bad bearing or something? Should I be replacing this right away?? Thanks!
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    A/C unit hose

    Thanks!
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    A/C unit hose

    Fair enough. Thanks for the tip. Any advice for getting them on and off a barbed fitting?
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