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  1. NateVancouver

    Official Caterpillar3116/3126 Thread

    REALLY appreciate the information guys! A couple of notes: We had Cat Do a full Mechanical inspection on purchase: Blowby: Port Engine 474 cubic feet per hour, Starboard Engine 490 cubic feet per hour. Oil Tests: Starboard : pass Port: Slightly elevated Iron 70PPM (they had just done some...
  2. NateVancouver

    Official Caterpillar3116/3126 Thread

    Hi Guys, I have a pair of 1997 3126 MUI 420Hp cats. I purchased the vessel in Feb, it was a lake boat its whole life > now in salt water. They run great, I am super happy with the engines. 1050 Hrs Each I Have been trying to learn as much as I can about these puppies and how to keep...
  3. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Well folks its finally come to that time where I have the boat listed for sale... Ive had offers at 130k. Its up at 150. Time to upgrade.
  4. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Got it sorted thanks all. I actually quite prefer not having a seat there. Opens the space right up. Ok next project. I have surface rust forming on the manifolds on both engines that face the centre of the bilge. Im having trouble finding the right type of paint to stop the rust from...
  5. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Is there a search feature for this thread? How can you find that info about the seat without going through 188 pages Nevermind found it! :)
  6. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Someone broke my jumpseat above it and pucshed the seatback way too far. :( I believe i will have to remove the fridge to get to the seat
  7. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Does anyone know how to get the cockpit icemaker/fridge out? Any advice appreciated Nate
  8. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Awesome i actually just did it tightened it up nicely. How do they adjust the stroke though?
  9. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Has anyone ever adjusted the throttle friction screw or know where it is? My throttles slip sometimes. Also does anyone know how to service the engine synchronizer? I think mine might need some adjustment or something it was doing some weird stuff when i turned it on the other day. It probably...
  10. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    I got my port side carb running perfectly. My starboard side needs an anti rust bath and the choke adjusted. But other than that i cant complain. I briefly looked into a fuel injection conversion and from what i saw its not worth the hassle but i didn't look into it too hard. The tricky part...
  11. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Juat bypass things until you find your blockage. Good luck
  12. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Sorry to hear you had your top stolen. If you cant find a template i could probably make something for you. I have a 95 tho not sure if that lines up with your model. Nate
  13. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    New coil and new wires sorted out my ignition issues.. I also ended up just by passing the heater hose lines that run to my hot water tank on the port side. They were proving to be quite the liability and i dont have time to run new heater hose at the moment.
  14. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Yup... I managed to get it figured out. Runs perfectly now. Closed cold fully open hot. Now i just need to get that genny going lol...
  15. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    Just want to get some better poles that are black. Amazon has em but i have a boys fishing trip this weekend and needed something asap haha
  16. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    For us in Vancouver its mostly about the rain but works either way! Rain has a way of putting a damper on our middle of nowhere Poker games
  17. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    My 150$ 10 minute build cheap ass height adjustable awning system. 1 8 x 10 sail shade from home depot 4 small bungee cords 2 4 - 8 Feet adjustable painters poles at home depot Takes 1 Minute to put up or down.
  18. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    So my port engine has always had trouble starting. I took off the flame arrestor and found that my choke wasnt adjusted at all. It basically wasnt closing. Adjusted it, seems to work better but now it doesnt fully open. Does anyone know how its supposed to be set? When i put my multimeter...
  19. NateVancouver

    Official 370 Sundancer thread

    I ordered a new coil and spark plug wires.. Hope this fixes it!
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