Recent content by seahawk

I am trying to get a RingPower mechanic out this week to take a look. I am not convinced I have a turbo or aftercooler problem. My main reason for seeking help here is that I am very pressed for time as I am scheduled to take a trip to the Keys on 7/7. I am not sure I can get RingPower out in...

The mechanic pulled off the air breather and said it had lateral movement which is bad. My question is does this make sense with the symptoms that I stated? Does anyone know where I can exchange for a turbo already rebuilt?

I will look for the relief valve this weekend. Also, I do not have any smoke as this is occurring?

I have someone on the way to check the air filter and visually inspect the shaft and blades and see if it moves freely by hand. If all looks good I will give it another quick trail and if any issues still exist then call Cat. FYI, these engines were inspected by Cat about 6 months ago and did...

running Diesel and the racor filters were replaced right before the problem started. If I somehow got air in the system when I changed the racor filters would it have this type of symptom?

I have a 1998 480 Sedan Bridge with Cat 3196 TA engines. The STBD turbo seems to be having trouble spooling up. At first it was a little sluggish in matching the port engine RPMs with the engine sync on. It would however catch up in a couple seconds. This past weekend, it did not spool up at...

I have had the same results trying to communicate with my marina and another bridge style boat with a confirmed 10-15 mile range.

Is it more likely to be the radio or the antenna? Can anyone make a recommendation on a tech in the Tampa Bay area?

Sorry guys! I should have realized I needed to include more info. I am also working on getting a picture and putting the boat info in my signature. It is a fixed mount VHF on my 1998 480 Sedan Bridge and yes the antenna is pointed straight up. I will write down the specific model and post if...

Anyone have a recommendations on how to test my VHF. I am only getting about 2 mile range on "Hi" power.

It will also do that if any of the brushes on the motor have gone bad. I would say it is not the solenoid or battery because the click you are hearing is the solenoid engaging and applying power to the motor. Like the other post said, if you tap (or can turn) the top of the motor while engaging...

DirecTV will let you add the boat receiver just like any other receiver at home for $5.00 per month.

I replaced one of mine a couple months ago. The first thing you need to do is find ALL of the access panels in the floor which provide access to the hose. The hose can't stop at the firewall. It runs from the head to the vacuum pump. Be sure do suck as much water out of the line with a shop vac...

geriksen, I just found your post from 2007 on you updating project. Were did you get the stainless latches to replace the plastic ones? Great job! Dan

I just got a 1998 480 DB with Cat 3196 engines. I can't seem to get correct zinc count for these engines. When surveyed I asked the Cat tech how many and he said 5. Called Ring Power the other day for parts/pricing to replace zincs, oil, antifreeze and filters and the parts tech only found 3. I...