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This was great, love watching a woman who knows how to use her Tools. Well done Franny, Heidi. Good job well done!! Good info too. Thanks Ladies👍🤣Franny I'd be cleaning the heat exchanger, the fact u said it's really hard to get out, leads me to think that it hasn't been cleaned ever.
Just leaving my feedback as you have spoken about channel membership before. I came for the engineering and clear repair/restoration videos of the cars. I stayed because I find the same stuff on boats just as interesting. These are the videos I love most (although I still watch the sailing videos too).
Franny, although I miss your car adventures as usual, you apply a sense of detail and mechanical expertise. Hi, as well to Heidi, your partner in crime!😊
Franny, I've said it before and I will say it again: you have the patience of a Saint! You are so smart when it comes to fixing engine issues and I've learned so much by watching you. Happy to see you both tackling all this with a grin =)
Another well made video. I have a couple of suggestions. First let’s the generator ring for a least a hour (two is better) before you declare it fixed. Second I get a backup electric fuel pump. Put the new one in and keep the old as a backup. This can be a good strategy with boat parts because you then are 100% certain you have the right part. These little pumps are not expensive and take up very little space. They can be very handy. Btw you love an update video on Ava. I bet a lot of Heidi and Franny fans would enjoy that. Best wishes.
some oil absorbent pads work great as clean-up for anything oily including hands..... and I always layer them under the motor for spotting leaks while catching them, also great for shoes.... just my way to slow the tracking oil thru my boat.
What approximate percentage of boat owners do all this maintenance themselves? I imagine if you hired someone to clean out your fuel tanks, that would be $1-2k? All your mechanic skills must be invaluable during ownership. When you replace the fuel pump, maybe consider a Restomod and relocate the electric fuel pump somewhere out of the way of those hoses? Great video! Love watching Franny solve problems! Hoping you get all these fixes in order before heading to warmer climates! 😃
Its interesting how PPI'S just don't cut it 100 percent..nothing beats knowledge and super detailed inspections...it seems to be quite common that so many new comers to this world end up confronting similar issues..on the up side I guess it kind of forces people to become very familiar with the workings of their boats...enjoying the boat series cheers guys!!
If you're concerned with scaling/buildup on the generator heat exchanger an easier fix than pulling it off would be to run some barnacle buster through it - just create a closed loop with the intake/output hoses in a bucket and pump it through for a few hours. I would honestly do this even if your issue is fixed, on the engines too - I feel like it is an often overlooked maintenance item that ends up putting people in a tough spot. If you are concerned about broken bits of impeller you can just take off the cover plate on the side the intake is (I believe that is the side that is visible in your video), the silver nut there in the center, it will cause some water to come out that you'll need to clean (if concerned with salt water you can just close the through-hull and poor fresh water in the top of the strainer and let it run for a minute or two so any leakage when you take off the end cap will be fresh water). Hopefully the sensor fixed the issue, my thought when I saw water coming out the exhaust but before you showed the corroded sensor was perhaps a coolant air lock issue or a problem with the thermostat (since it didn't throw the error until the engine warms up a bit when the thermostat should open and exchange the heat between the two coolant loops). Anyway maybe too much information or all stuff you already knew, thanks for the video, loving the boat content!
Is it true Franny is going to be teaching diesel diagnosis and repair for women courses? One of our crew is stamping her cute little foot demanding it. I may unalive in my sleep tonight. Excellent explanation and story telling. Nailed it. Our generator had a hose clamp snap. Filled the bilge with water. Destroyed the electronics. Cost like $4000 in parts to fix. Looks like maybe you are using Sandavik hose clamps? If not links welcome.
Ok. More items to repair. Would you mind sharing all the repairs and upgrades and cost you have made since purchasing your boat? Next question: You had a boat survey done by an expert. Did the survey provide a good understanding about probable repairs and likely needed upgrades? Also, does someone publish an inclusive spare parts list for parts that should be on board while out in the ocean. You are an amazing mechanic!
Marine Diesel is dyed red for tax reasons. As far as I know, the taxes are lower on marine diesel and using it in your car is illegal / tax evasion. So it's dyed to be easily identified. In Germany, diesel for agricultural use is dyed green for the same reasons. A boat seems to be a lot more work than I thought at first. Nice too see a lot of tech and troubleshooting.
That is not enough water flowing out of the exhaust.You have blocked threw hull pickup.You can also move your electric fuel pump away from the generator.
For those of you looking for the manual fuel transfer pump. You can find it here:
amzn.to/3SsgsL9
If you are looking for the citrus cleaner, you can find it here:
amzn.to/3Qm3MDb
I ❤ the return of wrenching with Franny.
This was great, love watching a woman who knows how to use her Tools. Well done Franny, Heidi. Good job well done!! Good info too. Thanks Ladies👍🤣Franny I'd be cleaning the heat exchanger, the fact u said it's really hard to get out, leads me to think that it hasn't been cleaned ever.
I am sure your correct.
@@HeidiandFranny From one mechanic to another, just trying to help😁
Just leaving my feedback as you have spoken about channel membership before. I came for the engineering and clear repair/restoration videos of the cars. I stayed because I find the same stuff on boats just as interesting. These are the videos I love most (although I still watch the sailing videos too).
Thank you.
By the time you are finished, you will have a boat that you know and trust. Love your videos.
Franny, although I miss your car adventures as usual, you apply a sense of detail and mechanical expertise. Hi, as well to Heidi, your partner in crime!😊
We hoped to bring a bit of that part back. I am glad you enjoyed. I find I can always learn from Franny. Heidi
Loved the episode H&F! Practical and helpful info.
Franny, I've said it before and I will say it again: you have the patience of a Saint!
You are so smart when it comes to fixing engine issues and I've learned so much by watching you.
Happy to see you both tackling all this with a grin =)
Great job explaining the fix on the generator, we went though similar issues with our Fisher Panda 😊😊
Well, I feel so bad just watching you hand steer again and again. It must be so frustrating. Heidi
Another well made video. I have a couple of suggestions. First let’s the generator ring for a least a hour (two is better) before you declare it fixed. Second I get a backup electric fuel pump. Put the new one in and keep the old as a backup. This can be a good strategy with boat parts because you then are 100% certain you have the right part. These little pumps are not expensive and take up very little space. They can be very handy. Btw you love an update video on Ava. I bet a lot of Heidi and Franny fans would enjoy that. Best wishes.
We do both your suggestions, but I always appreciate hearing suggestions in case we don't do them! Thank you.
great video, thanks!
some oil absorbent pads work great as clean-up for anything oily including hands..... and I always layer them under the motor for spotting leaks while catching them, also great for shoes.... just my way to slow the tracking oil thru my boat.
We have some of those now, but we didn't at the time.
What approximate percentage of boat owners do all this maintenance themselves? I imagine if you hired someone to clean out your fuel tanks, that would be $1-2k? All your mechanic skills must be invaluable during ownership. When you replace the fuel pump, maybe consider a Restomod and relocate the electric fuel pump somewhere out of the way of those hoses? Great video! Love watching Franny solve problems! Hoping you get all these fixes in order before heading to warmer climates! 😃
Franny ends up in the engine room after all
Its interesting how PPI'S just don't cut it 100 percent..nothing beats knowledge and super detailed inspections...it seems to be quite common that so many new comers to this world end up confronting similar issues..on the up side I guess it kind of forces people to become very familiar with the workings of their boats...enjoying the boat series cheers guys!!
We have similar issues with the car world, too. PPIs are helpful, but do not say all.
If you're concerned with scaling/buildup on the generator heat exchanger an easier fix than pulling it off would be to run some barnacle buster through it - just create a closed loop with the intake/output hoses in a bucket and pump it through for a few hours. I would honestly do this even if your issue is fixed, on the engines too - I feel like it is an often overlooked maintenance item that ends up putting people in a tough spot. If you are concerned about broken bits of impeller you can just take off the cover plate on the side the intake is (I believe that is the side that is visible in your video), the silver nut there in the center, it will cause some water to come out that you'll need to clean (if concerned with salt water you can just close the through-hull and poor fresh water in the top of the strainer and let it run for a minute or two so any leakage when you take off the end cap will be fresh water). Hopefully the sensor fixed the issue, my thought when I saw water coming out the exhaust but before you showed the corroded sensor was perhaps a coolant air lock issue or a problem with the thermostat (since it didn't throw the error until the engine warms up a bit when the thermostat should open and exchange the heat between the two coolant loops). Anyway maybe too much information or all stuff you already knew, thanks for the video, loving the boat content!
Is it true Franny is going to be teaching diesel diagnosis and repair for women courses? One of our crew is stamping her cute little foot demanding it. I may unalive in my sleep tonight.
Excellent explanation and story telling. Nailed it.
Our generator had a hose clamp snap. Filled the bilge with water. Destroyed the electronics. Cost like $4000 in parts to fix. Looks like maybe you are using Sandavik hose clamps? If not links welcome.
I wish more people watched this video. Franny really shows things to do well. Heidi
Ok. More items to repair. Would you mind sharing all the repairs and upgrades and cost you have made since purchasing your boat? Next question: You had a boat survey done by an expert. Did the survey provide a good understanding about probable repairs and likely needed upgrades? Also, does someone publish an inclusive spare parts list for parts that should be on board while out in the ocean. You are an amazing mechanic!
Rick, maybe at some point, but not for at least another year. We have too many fixes and upgrades.
Marine Diesel is dyed red for tax reasons. As far as I know, the taxes are lower on marine diesel and using it in your car is illegal / tax evasion. So it's dyed to be easily identified.
In Germany, diesel for agricultural use is dyed green for the same reasons.
A boat seems to be a lot more work than I thought at first.
Nice too see a lot of tech and troubleshooting.
Next time you want to suck up muck from the bottom of the tank consider using a suction engine oil extractor attached to a piece of pipe…
That is not enough water flowing out of the exhaust.You have blocked threw hull pickup.You can also move your electric fuel pump away from the generator.