Just purchased a Sabre 34MKI. It needs a pedestal cover. Are these purchased ready made or custom made? Thanks for your help....
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Peter Tollini
petertr3
Dec 4, 2009 3:25 pm
Thanks. The glow plugs got checked first - all cherry red in a few seconds. Westerbekes love good glow or you are right, they are a bear to start. I still...
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smofishlaw
Dec 4, 2009 2:54 pm
Can you just remove the offending fasteners and reseal them? I think you can do it without removing the entire toe rail-you will have to repalce the bungs for...
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smofishlaw
Dec 4, 2009 2:51 pm
I had pretty much the same problem with my W27A. After consulting with a few mechanics who had me ready to tear the fuel system down, I spoke with a friend...
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Peter Tollini
petertr3
Dec 3, 2009 3:21 pm
The engine is now under the tender care of Bunky and Spike, diesel wizards at Hartge Yacht Yard. I'll report back. It's 13 miles to the haul-out yard and...
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barend27
Dec 2, 2009 8:31 pm
I saw a great restoration project from a guy who does work on Halberg Rasseys. He uses an aviation product called Micro Mesh. The windows looked better than...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Dec 2, 2009 5:57 pm
The Auto teacher in my HS used a similar product and was quite impressed. Start with 1000 grit wet/dry and work up to 2000. The instructions for the product...
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Mike Merriman
mmerriman62
Dec 2, 2009 5:15 pm
I've used something similar, and it didn't really work well. Mike Merriman Dec 2, 2009 12:03:01 PM, Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com wrote: Anyone familiar with...
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chassidwa
Dec 2, 2009 5:02 pm
Anyone familiar with this product? http://www.shop3m.com/60455046502.html?WT.mc_ev=clickthrough&WT.mc_id=shop3m-AtoZ-headlight-restoration...
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workshoe99
Dec 2, 2009 1:51 pm
Dave, I agree about the NIMBYs in Long Island. Years ago, I helped build the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant for them on the North Shore which ended up costing...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Dec 2, 2009 2:44 am
The latest on the Lake Ontario wind farms. From the Syracuse Post Standard. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/power_authority_seeks_windmill.html ...
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john kalinowski
sabre32sailor
Dec 1, 2009 11:31 pm
Oh, and did you check the air cutoff at the motor was not misadjusted when the tank work was done. Lack of air will be like too much fuel. ... From: Peter...
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john kalinowski
sabre32sailor
Dec 1, 2009 11:31 pm
Pete  Whether or not you need them, get those injector rebuilt and report back along with turn around time and the mailing address  :>) :>)  Bonus...
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workshoe99
Dec 1, 2009 9:38 pm
Peter, Last winter when I was still trying to "save" our W33, I sent the injectors out for a bench test at $75 a pop. At that time I was made to understand...
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Peter Tollini
petertr3
Dec 1, 2009 8:07 pm
Guys - Thanks for the responses. It has a new fuel tank, and fresh racor (w/spacer), lift pump and injector pump filters. It will rev to 2500 (3000 is...
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Leonard Bertaux
walkabout193
Dec 1, 2009 6:04 pm
Peter The following describes general diagnostic indications from various colour exhausts: "1. EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE Excessive diesel smoke is due to...
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vanbeckump
Dec 1, 2009 6:03 pm
Here's the wrench I used but I think I needed 7/16". ...
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Jim Starkey
humblecoder
Dec 1, 2009 4:11 pm
... Black smoke means one of two things: Either incomplete combustion or a pope hasn't been elected. Assuming you're not sailing the Sistine Chapel, lets...
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Barry Dwyer
tributesails
Dec 1, 2009 4:08 pm
Dick has recommendations on his Early Light site. _____ From: Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Sent:...
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Jim
jim.duffy28
Dec 1, 2009 4:06 pm
Anyone come up with a source for a replacement plastic wastebasket for a 1984 MK1 34'? Can't find an exact drop in size to fit the opening. Thanks Jim Duffy ...
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jack horner
captbluwater
Dec 1, 2009 3:59 pm
2 years ago I removed the chain plates routed out the root ,let it dry a week in the fla sun . Blocked the inside whole used penetrating resin about a half cup...
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jack horner
captbluwater
Dec 1, 2009 3:40 pm
Marvel mystery oil will cut the black smoke.. Lee ________________________________ From: "THOMPSON, GREGORY" <gregory.thompson@...> To:...
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Jack Rent
sabrehappyours
Dec 1, 2009 3:30 pm
So is this guy a lead? Conversation was a little confusing to me. ... -- Regards, Jack Rent cell: (207) 233-7322...
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THOMPSON, GREGORY
gregthomfps
Dec 1, 2009 3:20 pm
Have you tried checking filters in racor, secondary (if you have one) and lift pump. I am sure you will find a lot of information about fuel related issues in...
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Al Lorman
ajlorman
Dec 1, 2009 3:14 pm
Pete: Jeff makes a good point; this was an unusually foul year on the Bay. I had similar rpm problems with my Yanmar (it only reached 2,000) and the boat was ...
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Jeff Bartlett
jhbartlett
Dec 1, 2009 3:08 pm
Will it rev over 1500 out of gear when warmed up? If you didn't use the boat much, is the prop/hull fouled with growth? Jeff B S28-546 To:...
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Dave Lochner
ontariosailor52
Dec 1, 2009 1:39 pm
Pete, This summer when Identity Crisis finally hit the water, I was similarly greeted with hard starting and black smoke in quantities not seen since a 1950's...
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mystic_camera
Dec 1, 2009 1:18 pm
Well, I went to Bequia race week and did more sail handling in 2hrs than i did getting from Mystic to the Exumas..lol I think budget wise a good whisker pole...
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jack horner
captbluwater
Dec 1, 2009 11:18 am
I have the exact leak, I have attempted to wrap pieces of paper towel around every one of those nuts and wait for rain. I get 1/2 inch of water in my zip lock...
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bruceheyman@...
c116772000
Dec 1, 2009 11:12 am
Pete, Sorry you weren't able to enjoy the boat much this summer. Assume you've changed the filter to make sure critters have set up house. Otherwise you are...
