Or you going to address the copper pipe to galvenized hook up next
to
your shaft?


I really don't need to. It's a sealed off intake for the AC, which was
originally on the platform (not ready for a small genset) in the
starboard locker. It's basically just hanging there, but the filter
assembly probably stinks and I've been a coward about pulling it all.
It's not hurting anything.


And you should pick up that stray chunk of steel thats making a
mess
with rust stains in your bildge.


That photo was taken just a few days ago. The engine bay is actually
pretty clean, but we took on a lot of water through the compromised
dripless seal and all of the dirt settled back there when she was
pumped out. Look at the tranny and you can see it's pearly white.


Also you should use two hose clamps on your hoses. Is there a
reason
why you or the builder elected to use only one?


All of the hoses and fittings are new. There is not room for two
clamps on many of them. Many folks put two on anyway, and have one
doing nothing. Why? We have quite a few surveyors come into our yard.
They all laugh at the two clamp idea when it comes to fittings that
don't have room for them. Hose clamps should be changed every couple
of seasons and there won't be a problem.

Have a look at the pic:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...rit/flange.jpg

The only place where there's room for two clamps is at the top of the
pump housing. There ARE two clamps for that, but note that the pump
base is not connected. They had just removed it to gain better access
and also because I'm getting an injector job and filter change.
It's hillarious to me that poor Martin sees some dirt, but somehow
misses that the fuel pump is hanging in mid air!!!!

When the job is done I'll post a short video to show that the pic is
indeed of a 35s5 (Martin says it's not) and that the engine and bed
area are very clean. You won't be able to see the pump assembly though
because it's going to be remounted. I''ll even show the original AC
location with the dead-end fitting.
I always back up what I say with clear pics and video.



RB
35s5
NY