After an extensive engine room overhaul (stringer problems) and engine reinstallation and alignment still have some rumbling noises in the shafting which could...
Henry, American Diesel in Kilmarnock, West Virginia (Bob Smith's company) may be able to help you. Van 34 CHB / Tricab / 1978 / Mogambo / Alamitos Bay / Long...
Henry, Info on such would only be a "possibility". so many boats so many size bearings, both I D and OD. I was helping a friend on a haul out and one strut...
Hey Charles Do you have pics of a cutless bearing replacement? I dont see any on your site. I'm hauling out on 3/18 for bottom work & shaft repair. Dont know...
... Chris, Yes but they are on the boat in Baltimore and we are at home. I have chg. Cutless bearings on twin installations not on single. What do you have? I...
Frank, Use a pair of needle nose VISE GRIP pliers. Be sure to remove the PIN that may be used to hold the impeller--- if it is NOT a splined shaft style. If...
Sorry long post! We have owned La Boheme since September 2006 and have only cruised for about 5 hours in between projects. I recently noticed a pronounced list...
It's not the water tanks. A small list in one direction or the other will cause fuel to run through the balance tube into the "low" tank and make the list...
... What I suspect is that once the list has been establish fuel flows from the *high* side to the *low* side and exacerbates the list until it reaches a point...
Paul, I went through the same thing last year, and I believe it was Andy who helped me out. He suggested adjusting my trim by making adjustments in the ...
CHBers, I know we've been through this before but I would appreciate it if I could get some input on checks to make to determine why our Lehman will only turn ...
The way I understand it is this. 2500 RPM loaded(in gear) and 2600 in nuetral(unloaded) The Connell family "C" Haven 34 Dual Cabin CHB Valdez, AK ... ...
Harley, There is a myriad of things to check. Is your tach correct? That is NUMBER ONE. Wheel size Transmission ratio. Dirty bottom THEN Start on mechanical...
Thanks Andy Jim and Ron. It all makes sense now. Time for some fuel re-plumbing. I was planning to move the primary filter anyway (aft engine room bulkhead is...
Prop: 1) Is your prop clean? 2) What is your prop diameter and pitch? 3) What speed do you move through the water at max RPM? Tach: 1) Is your tach reading...
Paul for a pic of how I did my fuel pump see my web site and cl on pictures of CCRIDER. I also put a valve in the fuel cross over line between the pt and stbd...
Ron, This was a very good reply post. It also leads to a question. A friend of mine with a 35 CHB Tricab thinks my exhaust is showing perhaps a problem. It...
... Black smoke: excessive load/dirty injectors Blue smoke w/excessive oil loss: worn rings, leaking valve seals Blue smoke at start diminishing as engine...
Van, I would NOT expect exhaust steam in your climate. Every time my Lehman (and my Volvo Ski boat) has showed steam, there has been a degradation in cooling ...
Ron, Thanks for your kind reply. Frankly I think my friend's exhaust looks pretty identical to mine, so I think I'll just forget about it. Van 34 CHB / Tricab...
Rob, Thanks for your reply. As I mentioned in my e-mail, it seems that my white exhaust looks like just about everyone else's, and Bob Smith didn't seem...
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Van, I had steam coming out of my exhaust and thought it was probably normal but when I was in rough water I would get an airlock and no water coming out of...
Good suggestions from Rob and Peter on checking water flow. Pump impellers are much cheaper and easier to replace than exhaust hose! Ron & Marilyn Salleé...
Greetings, I found were my fuel oder was coming from, pinholes in the bottom of both fuel tanks! Tracing fluid and black light is needed to find such a leak. I...
John: Carpe Diem has twin 160 Lehmans. I think a gallon an hour is light. I figure 5 gallons an hour at 1750 rpm, and that rpm gives me 8 knots. Larry...
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