What is Gear Rattle / Chatter?
So what is Gear Rattle? I sometimes describe the sound as āball bearingsā flying around inside the gear… Why?, because it can be a very scary sound. When someone questions a gear noise that may be related to this, a … Read More
Sherwood Seawater Pump vs SMX Seawater Pump
See the image below to be able to distinguish the difference between the Sherwood Seawater Pump vs SMX Seawater Pump
ZF 220A or 220V Pressure and Temperature Sender or Switch Locations
Thread size is 1/4ā³ G (Not an NPT Pipe Thread) You MUST use an adapter to convert to 1/8ā³ NPT or other pipe thread.
Dealing with the Seawater Pump on a Cummins Marine 6BTA 5.9
Mr. ā6BTA 5.9ā Cummins owner. Welcome to the world of ācouch engineeringā. The team of engineers who designed the mounting arrangement for this pump on the later Cummins 6BTA engines, cramped behind the engine mounting bracket, IMO, need to be … Read More
Yanmar 6LPA Oil Pressure, Boost Pressure, Pyro Port Locations
In order to tap in to the sensor block to access boost pressure, you will need to install a 1/8″ NPT boost tube fitting. Remove the cover and locate the plug on the wedge adapter between the exhaust manifold and … Read More