[Bill Karmis]

So after chasing this I cannot rationalize the cost to change. Best negotiated price from ZF even with my industry discount was $3700.00 per side
Decided to just go with the Glendinning throttles and will and our Xenta joystick to the boat this way. I am sure I can fit this in my engine room somehow
Thanks for the responses

[Bill Karmis]

Hi Tony
I have ZF 220A Transmissions with a 1.5:1 gear ratio.
Port Trans – 12820J
Stbd Trans – 12821J
In reference the budget I am trying to weigh out which direction to go. I am the North American rep for Xenta Systems. I will be using our throttle and joystick on the boat.(would love to have a conversation with you about that)
We have done actuator based boats before but with my 31 open room is limited and the cost of the actuators comes in at about 1300 per side for a double actuator (both throttle and shift) my feeling is if it’s a bit more then I’d rather convert.
Also our system uses a double can bus back up so if i convert to true electronic shift there is always a get home method. This can be done with the actuators but it’s not as clean.
I wil post pics as soon as I get home tomorrow
Thanks in advance

[Bill Karmis]

Here are some not sure what I’m looking for

[Bill Karmis]

Hi Rob
Is this possible if there is no synchronizer on the boat?
I do know the signal is not coming from the magnetic pick up as I plugged in a cheap working tach I got on amazon and unplugged the mag pick up and it kept working.
Should I assume that sender is under the fan belt cage?

[Bill Karmis]

After running my old fuel from the previous owner down to under a quarter on each side I added 50 Gallons a side of fresh diesel and the lag I thought I was feeling is pretty much gone .As our season is getting short I do not want to fill just yet, My plan is to run this fuel add a bit more and put away. My thought is that is there is any grime in the tank I am trying to flush now. ( currently no sign of this) I will change filters in

Also I think my lack of experience was a huge factor. I have come to observe that the lag goes away after the engines reach at least 150 degrees. In my first test runs I am sure I rushed this and due to the cold Lake Michigan water they take a few minutes to come up to temp.
I will post Speeds and RPM etc… after my tachs come back from rebuild I have tracked that issue the guages themselves.

[Bill Karmis]

Hi Tony,

After questioning the previous owner and my mechanic the salt water damage on the turbos was due to leaky drip-less prop shaft seals that sprayed salt water all over the engine bay. The boat was kept in a rack and the previous owner would only use the boat occasionally Like once a quarter and just didn’t pay attention.
So the turbos got salted and dried probably more than several times.
I stil wil get the pics of my exhaust just have not had the time.

[Bill Karmis]

I am on the road until the weekend but will post when I return.
Currently boat is in fresh water but I understand what you are saying.

Just curious wouldn’t Tiara have addressed this issue if it were common?

Sincerley

Bill

[Bill Karmis]

Hi Tony
When I made the decision to change all the hoses we found we needed a new exhaust elbow as well.
The Starboard Turbo seemed fine the the port looked to have some saltwater damage and end play
I elected to have them both rebuilt as I was in Florida and it is easier to accomplish and less expensive than in Wisconsin where I live. The competition and long season in Florida makes for more competitive pricing as opposed to my 3 month season and diesel mechanics that are few and far between.

[Bill Karmis]

Thank you Ill give it a shot

[Bill Karmis]

I bought a photo tach from Harbor Freight.
Where do you attach the tape?
Based on my engine compartment this might be tough to accomplish.

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