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- April 19, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Raritan Crown Head Pump Assembly
This Raritan Crown Head parts assembly represents a complete assembly and fits the 1988 and newer Crown Head models. It’s similar to any marine macerator pump in that it’s a wear item on toilets. It’s easier to unbolt the existing pump and bolt a new one on.
The pump head is a plastic housing versus a metal, bronze or stainless housing, so the housing will wear.
There’s an impeller which can be replaced inside the head but, again, it’s so easy to
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- April 17, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About Your Johnson Evinrude Power Pack & Mercury Switchbox
There’s not a lot of product care for an outboard ignition other than spark plug changes. It typically either works or it doesn’t, although on occasion you can experience an intermittent (ghost) problem. With typical outboard engines, replacement parts are represented by a few groups: the power pack (or switchbox), the stator, the outboard ignition trigger assembly, the ignition coils, the plug wires, and the spark plugs. Each component
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- April 11, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of as many of the Crusader marine engine parts we stock to help keep your boat cruising smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Crusader Exhaust Elbow
The Crusader 4-inch center rise exhaust elbow is a water-cooled exhaust elbow Crusader used on all their V8 engines beginning in 1992.
There's a lifespan of this product. These elbows and the exhaust manifolds are made out of cast iron which is water-cooled and water-jacketed. Cast iron exhaust will only last 4-6 years in a saltwater environment depending on its use and how it's maintained. If the boat owner flushes the engine with
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- April 04, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the ZF Marine Spin-on Transmission Oil Filter
This ZF Marine transmission oil filter is a spin on canister element. It’s like an oil filter on your car. You spin it off its mounting and spin a new one in place. It’s for filtering the oil. All the ZF transmissions which use this particular filter use an engine oil. It’s very much like a car oil pan and oil filter change cycle.
You want to change the transmission oil and filter on an annual basis or every 500 hours of operation, whichever
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- March 29, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Raritan Purasan Treatment System
Purasan EX is a treatment system which allows the discharge of your black water into the river, lake or ocean you're boating in. It's like a small wastewater treatment plant on your boat. It uses enzymes and a chemical reaction to treat the black water.
On a boat, you have fresh water, grey water, and black water. Blackwater is sewage. Grey water is dishwater and/or sink water. Freshwater is your drinking water. In the RV market, there are grey water
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- March 22, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function as many of the Crusader marine engine parts we stock to keep your boat cruising smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Crusader 4-Inch Exhaust Riser
The Crusader exhaust riser is used to get the exhaust higher in the hull of the boat to allow the downhill run of the exhaust cooling water.
The water that cools the engine is injected into the exhaust system. You need that exhaust height high enough to run downhill and out of the boat. With some bigger boats, the engines are pretty low in the hull and could be at or below the water line.
By putting a riser between the manifold
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- March 18, 2018
The Sealand VacuFlush toilet system has been popular on boats worldwide for years. Different versions ranging from pedal-flush types to models resembling high-end household toilets are now available. With the various models and versions, though, basic repair and troubleshooting can sometimes be confusing. We always recommend obtaining specific model numbers when troubleshooting any issues with your VacuFlush system (or any system on your boat, for that matter). However, there are universal issues with VacuFlush systems that have basic solutions.
5 Sealand VacuFlush Toilet Part Fixes
Issue #1: Water Does Not Enter the Bowl
This is a fairly common issue that occurs mostly with panel-operated VacuFlush units. The cause of the problem is most likely electrical. The simple solution is that the toilet fuse or circuit breaker may have tripped. Turning off the power to the toilet for 60 seconds and then turning it back on can usually reset the breaker or fuse. In some cases, you may need to replace
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- March 15, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Indmar Fuel Pump Conversion Kit
The Indmar fuel pump conversion kit replaces pump model no. 556014 which the manufacturer discontinued. To keep the engine operating and your boat running, Indmar designed this update kit. It incorporates a newer style pump and all the necessary hardware to upgrade from the original pump design.
The key to maintaining this fuel pump (or any fuel pump for that matter) is maintaining good quality fuel. You want to treat fuel during the season and while
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- March 08, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Volvo Penta SX Power Steering Cylinder
The Volvo Penta SX power steering cylinder is designed to reduce steering effort and help turn the drive unit. It's operated hydraulically and also mechanically. As you turn the steering wheel, it moves an actuator valve on the steering cylinder. This directs the hydraulic pressure to help with steering effort. While you're turning the wheel by hand the cylinder is assisting with that turn by directing hydraulic pressure to the cylinder, turning
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- March 05, 2018
If you've ever struggled with steering on your boat because of a stiff and unresponsive steering cable, then you probably know how important having reliable, well-maintained steering components is. Regular maintenance of your steering system will avoid the pains of difficult steering, and while replacing a boat steering cable can be challenging, it's a repair that is totally doable for the mechanically-inclined boat owner.
Most recreational boats use either a hydraulic steering system or a mechanical steering system. In this article, we will be focusing strictly on mechanical steering; if you would like more info about hydraulic steering maintenance and repair, just give Marine Parts Source a call at 866-388-0390.
Inspecting Your Mechanical Steering System
Regular inspection of your mechanical steering system is crucial to avoid headaches when you are out on the water. Inspecting the steering components two or three times per year is sufficient to make certain your steering system is
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