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On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote:
Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Reminds of my boating. Went to a Sierra lake a couple weeks ago, and starter frozen. So just replaced the starter, trying to find a top mount to fit, so when the bottom mount goes out, will be easy replacement. Changed the trailer light plug as it was cracked. Boat, Bend Over Another Time. Be ready to go to Donner Lake in a week or so. Nice thing about California, other than the politicians, is some really nice boating, both salt and fresh. |
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On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:04:42 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote: wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Reminds of my boating. Went to a Sierra lake a couple weeks ago, and starter frozen. So just replaced the starter, trying to find a top mount to fit, so when the bottom mount goes out, will be easy replacement. Changed the trailer light plug as it was cracked. Boat, Bend Over Another Time. Be ready to go to Donner Lake in a week or so. Nice thing about California, other than the politicians, is some really nice boating, both salt and fresh. I am sad to say I am not getting out much at all these days. My wife is not up to going and I don't want to leave her home, even if Deuce still likes it.. |
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On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:04:42 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote: wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Reminds of my boating. Went to a Sierra lake a couple weeks ago, and starter frozen. So just replaced the starter, trying to find a top mount to fit, so when the bottom mount goes out, will be easy replacement. Changed the trailer light plug as it was cracked. Boat, Bend Over Another Time. Be ready to go to Donner Lake in a week or so. Nice thing about California, other than the politicians, is some really nice boating, both salt and fresh. I am sad to say I am not getting out much at all these days. My wife is not up to going and I don't want to leave her home, even if Deuce still likes it.. Sorry to hear about you wife. |
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On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 02:11:46 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote: wrote: On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:04:42 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote: wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Reminds of my boating. Went to a Sierra lake a couple weeks ago, and starter frozen. So just replaced the starter, trying to find a top mount to fit, so when the bottom mount goes out, will be easy replacement. Changed the trailer light plug as it was cracked. Boat, Bend Over Another Time. Be ready to go to Donner Lake in a week or so. Nice thing about California, other than the politicians, is some really nice boating, both salt and fresh. I am sad to say I am not getting out much at all these days. My wife is not up to going and I don't want to leave her home, even if Deuce still likes it.. Sorry to hear about you wife. === Yes, hope it's nothing serious. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:35:23 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote: On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:23:15 AM UTC-4, Justan wrote: On 7/17/20 12:43 PM, wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Dirt will gather on even the smallest leak. Cameras can go where your eyes can't. Be patient. You'll find it. There are some inexpensive inspection cameras available now. Some use bluetooth to your phone to use it's display, and for just a bit more you can get self-contained ones that have their own display. Here's a sample: https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Endoscope-Borescope-Inspection-Conditioner/dp/B0888S8ZSN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=inspection+camer a&qid=1595093543&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVNGM DQxR0s4NUVMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjU2OTcwM1AzSTg1REY xMDlDMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODU4MzUxM0QyRlVQU04zW kRSWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWR pcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= === Thanks, good tip. I've also ordered some leak tracing dye which glows under UV light. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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Hot dog
On Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:35:23 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote: On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:23:15 AM UTC-4, Justan wrote: On 7/17/20 12:43 PM, wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:22:57 -0000 (UTC), Justan wrote: Now that Fat Harry is history we have some new boating blood on rec.boats === Yes, very encouraging. It's also nice that every new post is not degenerating into a political food fight. Unfortunately I don't have any boating adventures to share right now, wish I did. My challenge this summer is to figure out where my stabilizer system is leaking hydraulic oil and fix it. Unfortunately my expertise lies elsewhere, and the so called experts have already failed several times. The system consists of a Vickers 10 hp hydraulic pump on the port side engine, coupled to a resevoir and control gyro. The gyro senses roll motion and sends fluid to remote servo valves as needed. The servo valves are like electrical relays in that a small input can control a large amout of power, in this case the power to turn the stabilizer fins in the proper direction to minimize roll. The leak(s) could be just about anywhere and access to hoses, servo valves and pistons is poor. Most likely suspects are leaking hydraulic seals, leaking hose or hose connection. All suggestions welcome. Dirt will gather on even the smallest leak. Cameras can go where your eyes can't. Be patient. You'll find it. There are some inexpensive inspection cameras available now. Some use bluetooth to your phone to use it's display, and for just a bit more you can get self-contained ones that have their own display. Here's a sample: https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Endoscope-Borescope-Inspection-Conditioner/dp/B0888S8ZSN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=inspection+camer a&qid=1595093543&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVNGM DQxR0s4NUVMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjU2OTcwM1AzSTg1REY xMDlDMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODU4MzUxM0QyRlVQU04zW kRSWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWR pcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= You might see it with nothing but a selfie stick on your phone. Start a movie and look at it later. Have your neighbor go back and forth close aboard on his jet ski to rock the boat ;-) |
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