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SS Rod popping sound
mesmith1122 at 5:48pm 06.07.23
That is correct. It is the stainless steel rod that secures the chainplate. I have been in touch wit
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
jdrutten at 5:18pm 06.07.23
You might need to double check your engine serial number (on the faceplate at the front of the engin
Best Chart Plotter Solution
jssailem at 5:04pm 06.07.23
Anyone using a PC product (such as OpenCPN or equivalent) at the chart table I am using OpenCPN on
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump.
MikeHoncho at 3:48pm 06.07.23
sounds like a lot of cranking....consider leaving the inlet valve closed until it starts.
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
MikeHoncho at 3:43pm 06.07.23
Look it up on Toad Marine. I would assume a new pump would come with a impeller and gasket. There
SS Rod popping sound
smokey73 at 2:40pm 06.07.23
I am not sure the OP is talking about rod rigging per se. I think he is speaking of the stainless s
SS Rod popping sound
jssailem at 2:34pm 06.07.23
If sailing I would try to reduce pressure on the rig till I could find the cause. Might even take a
Battery Switch Confusion
dlochner at 2:30pm 06.07.23
I admit, I got lazy and didn't give the explanation. There are degrees of bad mix and matches. When
SS Rod popping sound
jssailem at 2:29pm 06.07.23
You might quick check the length of the rods. Using the main halyard as a tape measure from mast hea
Battery Switch Confusion
jssailem at 2:20pm 06.07.23
@Dudenhoeffer Dave speaks wise words. But why you may ask. Batteries are very helpful. When one is
Battery Switch Confusion
dlochner at 2:04pm 06.07.23
All the batteries in one bank should be of the same type, manufacturer, and age.
SS Rod popping sound
dlochner at 2:02pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots i
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
dlochner at 1:59pm 06.07.23
The service manuals and parts catalog for diesels are often online and free to down load. Try a sear
SS Rod popping sound
rgranger at 1:17pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots i
SS Rod popping sound
capta at 1:15pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots in
fuel gauge
capta at 1:10pm 06.07.23
I'd think it odd that the light works when the key is off, so perhaps the gauge does too.
Battery Switch Confusion
kappykaplan at 12:56pm 06.07.23
Is it important to keep the house pack batteries all the same? I think so, but others may disagree
Battery Switch Confusion
Dudenhoeffer at 12:54pm 06.07.23
Great thread and learned alot about how my new to me boat's system is wired.... Alternator runs stra
fuel gauge
Rick.johnson at 11:48am 06.07.23
Will be testing it this weekend Thanks Rick
Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985
Stu Jackson at 11:47am 06.07.23
Sorry, I am new to all of this, can I just bypass the meter altogether and see if that is my issue?

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