jweakley@visi.net writes: > My primary choice is >a "magnetic mount" engine pan heater. Do any on this list have any >experience, good or bad, with respect to this type of engine heater. The >magnetic mount seems the easiest to install and should keep the engine block >as well as the oil warm enough for freeze protection and easier starting in >cold weather. I've just (2 weeks ago) installed two of these on Island Eagle. My engine weighs about 4000 pounds, so if they can heat that lump of iron they should be just perfect on a little Yanmar. I'll report back in the spring. By the way the main reason I put them on is not for starting (I don't use the boat in the winter) but as a general way of keeping the engine room warm. BTW one small note, I think the oil pans on some Yanmars are made of aluminum, you may want to check yours with a magnet before you buy the heater. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

Steve Sipe writes: >Just reiterate, the T&P valve differentiates between pressure vessel & >bomb. Water at pressure and temperatures that approach the flash >(boiling) point is not something to be trifled with. Any T&P valve that >exhibits any questionable condition should be REPLACED. What he says. And if you have not seen it yet, take a look at this segment from Mythbusters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmJoyuUJj2Q Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"Garth McGeary" writes: >My new 60 HP diesel in my Rosborough RF-28 has a very awkward location for >the oil dipstick making oil checks cumbersome. The oil pan has a flexible >hose attached to the bottom with a removable cap at the top end for removing >the old oil for oil changes. I am considering inserting a section of clear >tubing in this hose and positioning it so that the normal oil level would be >visible so that I could check the oil level without removing the dipstick. >Has anyone tried this or know of any reason not to? Of course I run the >risk of the tube becoming detached and losing my oil, however I think I can >overcome this with a careful installation. Once again, I will recommend good old Murphy Switchgauges. Take a look at this one: http://www.fwmurphy.com/l100/ Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"ed" writes: >I didn't read the OP. But if I understand correctly, the Parker hoses are >custom fittings? Then you are stuck with those fittings when you need to do >a repair. Could create a long delay waiting for proper replacement fittings. >I like to stick to common stuff whenever possible. The Parker fittings are standard JIC hydraulic fittings. I used these on my fuel system and HIGHLY recommend them. Easy to assemble, easy to disassemble, and absolutely leak-free. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"Brent Hodges" writes: >Anyone had much experience with trying to >get tech support from Amplepower? I used Ample for my alternators, regulators and battery monitors. They are a bit eccentric, that's for sure, but beyond that I have only good reports. One of my alternators had a problem after installation, which they happily repaired. The repaired alternator was damage in shipping (the case was cracked if you can believe it) and they replaced it without a questions. None of the other components have shown any problems at all, and I installed them 5 years ago now. When I was considering whether to go with Balmar or Ample, I talked to the owner of Ample. I happened to mention that I liked the look of the nice powdercoating in the Balmars. He immediately snapped that it did look good, but that it cut down the cooling efficiency by over 5% and hence caused the alternators to run hotter. In my book, anyone who values technical performance over the glitz and glitter gets my business every time. Scott Welch "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

"Bob Williamson" writes: >I bought a replacement Ocean Line VDO Voltmeter from Egages (part of Don's >Sport Vehicle Sales) last year. I too have had good luck with these guys. Scott Welch Chief Evangelist, Open Text Social Media Group www.opentext.com 905 762 6101 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

>From Jim Bair 10/31/10 - Milford, Milford Point - 1 Le Conte's Sparrow seen at 6:12 p.m. by Townsend Dickinson and me, getting dark as tide nearing high. Also present were Sora (only bird that was cooperative), Swamp Sparrow, Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, and White-Throated Sparrow. Same location as previously noted.

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Further up the Niagara River, November 4 to 10, a FRANKLIN'S GULL off Artpark State Park in Lewiston, a short hike up river from the small, upper parking lot at Artpark. In Amherst, November 10, a WILSON'S WARBLER continues a late stay in a Williamsville backyard.

Push the adjusted time offset to the > >> PRS-10 via the TO command. > >> > >> Has anyone built sawtooth correction for the PRS-10 and can comment on > >> this?