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Takes 3 weeks to get one from Japan!! Anyone suggest a quicker source?

Bill Carlson
Easy Riders MV34 #029

hi bill,

try calling mack boring in nj. i think that they rebuild them. may not be quicker but i think it will be a lot cheaper.

Thanks - - it appears rebuild is the way to go. New turbo = $1,500+, Mack Boring rebuild = $750, Cheetah Turbo (Rye, Ny) = $500. Unit was sent to Cheetah Turbo and is due back before 9/30/09 - - If there are any issues with these guys, I'll be sure to post. Otherwise, no news is good news.

Bill & Fran Carlson
Ocean City, MD
Easy Riders MV34 #29

hi,

what was the net result on this? also, what were the symptoms that made you think that you had a problem?

Installed the turbo that was rebuilt by Cheetah Turbos in Rye NY. Ran like a champ from Ocean City to Ft Lauderdale via the Chesapeake. Only cost $400 compared to twice that for Mack Boring. Cause was water ingestion - - a leaky seal + faulty bilge float = LOTS of water thrown around the engine room. Was running WOT as we were approaching home at the end of an all day cruise. Noticed a power loss and looked back to see dark smoke from the port exhaust.

Installed a 2nd set of bilge pumps (Rule) in parallel with the factory installed pumps. If one pump float trips, BOTH pumps in that hull will go on. Also installed a new security system with water detection alarms. Hope I have everything covered now.

Bill & Fran Carlson
Easy Riders MV34 #029

thanks for the update! i like to get a trail of cause & effects for future reference.

John,
Can you send me your emaill address? The one I have for you is no longer working.
Thanks,
Steve
sjfagan@docksideimaging.com