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    8-92 Hot Alternator

    Ihave a 52' hatteras with 8-92's. Was just doing some cleaning up and noticed that the alternator on the stbd engine is hot. The engine hasn't been running in 3 days. Any ideas?
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    892 Never say never

    "Wanted to post my saga as enc "Wanted to post my saga as encouragement to others who might find themselves in a similar situation. Several months ago the port engine (892TIB) in my 1984 52' Hatteras failed (connecting rod broke) while cruising at 1000 RPM's. The engine had approximately 1600...
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    8V92 Block Heaters

    I have purchased a 52 Hatteras I have purchased a 52 Hatteras that is in Florida and will be moving her north shortly. There are currently no block heaters and I'm told it really needs them up here (RI). Does anyone know where I can find these? Thanks in Advance Paul Kent
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    3208 underpowered

    "I'm looking at a 42' "I'm looking at a 42' Jersey, 30,000lb sportfisherman with 375HP 3208TA's. I haven't much experience with deisels and I'm wondering if this is underpowered based on other boats I've been looking at? Any comments are welcome. Thanks in advance!"
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    53 Hat 12V71 GPH

    "I'm considering a 1976 53 "I'm considering a 1976 53' Hatteras, 61,000 lbs with 725 HP 12V71's. Anyone have an idea of GPH at cruise?"
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    Ethenol in diesel fuel

    "Hi everyone, I'm conside "Hi everyone, I'm considering upgrading to a 45' Viking of late 80's early 90's vintage and from what I've seen, they have fiberglass fuel tanks. I've heard rumors about ethenol being added to diesel fuel in the future! Does anyone know if this is really coming...
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    Spark Plug Ping

    At the end of last season my S At the end of last season my Stbd. 350/454 developed ping at around 2200 RPM's and up. I'm wondering if this can be caused by the Ethenol in the fuel and if advancing the timing would help?
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