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Engine and Drive Train / Electric Drive
« on: June 19, 2023, 09:54:57 AM »
I may have one season left on my '78 Volvo MD 11C.  I will have to repower. I have been thinking about an electric drive.  Anyone else do this? It has short comings but adding a novel drive system my raise or retain resale price. A replacement diesel would be expensive without any boat value increase. Thanks

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Engine and Drive Train / MD C11 puking oil at >5 hour run over 2400 RPM
« on: August 03, 2022, 03:26:23 PM »
I had an 8 day cruise of my '78 323 and motored quite a bit.  I had a recurring problem of running engine at or above 2200 RPM >5 hours or so and dropping oil pressure. Each time secured engine and found oil collected in pan under engine.  Replaced oil, restarted and engine ran fine. Each time, restarted and ran without issue.  At less than 2000 RPM runs without issue for 10 or more hrs.  Haven't run it any longer than that.  Replaced breather hose.  Is it overheating? Or building up crankcase pressure? anyone have this problem?  thanks for comments

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Hi I must change out the fresh water pump in my 323.  Can you supply the PN and manufacturer?
thanks
Frank

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My name is Frank and I took ownership of a Pearson 323 in October.  After a long look for boat, price and condition, it looks like I made a good decision.  Some minor refits need to be done but so far not a lot before ready to sail north from NC to NJ where I live.  Had the boat out sailing several times in NC and it feels great.  I need to get much more familiar with her before the trip north which is a challenge.  I hope to sail north in April which means trips to NC for sailing and work on the boat.  I will do what I can in NC then plan on hauling out Fall '22 for other work.  No urgent work needed which is very nice.
I do need to change the fresh water pump (reported by owner). It does not work but I have not troubleshooted it yet.
Can someone tell me the P/N and manufacturer a a replacement pump? It has a water heater. 
thanks
Frank

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