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⛵️ Engine controls, engines end-to-end test, and old steering. Ep.622

30. mars 2025 · 25 min · 96K visninger

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Restoration of a 44-foot catamaran project boat focuses on engine preparation and steering system assessment for a planned 700-mile ICW transit. The host disassembles, cleans, and services a pair of bronze Cobalt engine controls, replacing damaged neutral-safety switches and cable clips.1:55 Two diesel engines undergo end-to-end testing, including wiring harness installation, alternator charging verification, and oil changes.13:07 A tachometer confirms RPM accuracy, and the engines are prepared for reinstallation.16:16

To facilitate the upcoming trip, the host attempts to revive a seized Luma steering system.19:14 After clearing wasp nests from the rudder tunnel, manual force frees the rear gearbox.20:39 The steering assembly remains incomplete, missing a universal joint and several bolts for the middle gearbox.21:29 The host plans to fabricate or source replacement components to temporarily restore steering functionality for inland waters, while awaiting a new JFS steering system.23:17 The project also incorporates a 48-volt lithium-ion phosphate battery bank from Leetime, featuring real-time monitoring and CAN-bus communication for parallel operation.10:07

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