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    Westerbeke 4.5kw low voltage

    The clicking sound is probably the hour meter.
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    What More Can Be Added Here?

    I get it and totally agree!
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    2010 sea ray 390 sundancer with bravo 3 outdrive

    The steering pin seal will fail and the JR Marine repair is quick (4hrs), relatively inexpensive and durable. I did my twin B 3’s 10 12 years ago.
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    What the hell did I buy?

    $5k for the boat and $? To haul to AZ = $+
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    Sheen in exhaust water from Kohler generator

    Research this site for your carb. They have listings with the various suffixes and note that most still use the same carb. https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/kawasaki/4-stroke-engine/fd501d/fd501d-fs00-4-stroke-engine-fd501d/carburetor
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    Sheen in exhaust water from Kohler generator

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    Sheen in exhaust water from Kohler generator

    A sheen on the water is not normal in any circumstances. I suspect it is running rich. Since the spark plug replacement did not eliminate the sheen entirely check the choke operation. It is controlled by a bimetal spring heated electrically. They go bad after time and unfortunately the spring...
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    Favorite Magnum PI Episode

    I like the episode where he does a reverse mortgage on a house.
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    Can the plane take off?

    Thanks
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    Can the plane take off?

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    Can the plane take off?

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    Can the plane take off?

    Like this?
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    Can the plane take off?

    If an airplane door falls from an airborne airplane and lands in the woods and nobody is around does it make a sound?
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    Can the plane take off?

    If the airplane is on a non-moving treadmill in a large wind tunnel providing a wind speed of 200 knots do the wheels need to turn for the airplane to take off?
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    Generator , Kohler

    The heat exchanger is will be empty when not running in most installations. The 5e has 2 shutdown sensors. 1. Disconnect the exhaust over temp sensor and see if that has any effect. 2. Verify oil level, disconnect the oil pressure sensor and see if that has any effect. 3. Verify spark and...
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    O-HI-O

    Bo quote “if you have to cheat to win you have already lost” Harbaugh quote “Bo’s word is gospel”
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    Removing Kohler generator in 1998 290W/ twins.

    And one very important thing, do not run the generator with ethanol fuel. A new carb will be needed if it is run or stored with ethanol fuel.
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    Removing Kohler generator in 1998 290W/ twins.

    Kohlers are known to be finicky and over engineered but properly maintained they are good for 2000 + hours. For engine parts they can be sourced through Kawasaki at substantial savings. The crankshaft is unique to the genny application and was discontinued a few years ago so it is worth its...
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    Removing Kohler generator in 1998 290W/ twins.

    What are the problems with the generator? I have a 2001 290 with twin 5.7’s and a kohler genny.
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    Need interior correct vinyl

    Remove the subject vinyl and modify both ends by stitching on contrasting pieces and reinstall so that it looks factory.
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