Diesel Parts & Repairs

[Brian Hofler]

Hello All, Again:

I mentioned earlier that I was in search of an exhaust riser for my Volvo
MD6A, which had "rotted" through from salt water being sprayed into it along
with hot diesel exhaust - a necessary evil if you have a "wet exhaust"
system. I was able to find a local place, here in Connecticut, that
specializes in Volvo Penta engines. The owner assures me that he can obtain
any- and all- parts for ANY Volvo diesel engine.

I visited their place of business today and was quite impressed. It is
not a "Fly-By-Night" company. I stress this because I can understand the
concern of others who, like myself, have Volvo MD6A, MD6B and MD7 engines,
and want to keep them running "forever". Actually, I believe they service
all (or most) other engines, as well.

The company is: McDonnell Marine Service, LLC, 8 East Newberry Road,
Bloomfield, CT 06002. Tel. (860) 243-9114, E-mail: McDonnellMarine@...

I hope this helps others. It sure made my weekend.

Smooth Sailing.................Ed

 

[reefmagnet]

Hi Ed: Like you we sail our Vega on the Sound except we are mostly on the NY side (Port Jeff). Thanks for the tip on Volvo Diesels in nearby CT. Count us in the group that wants to keep our Volvo MD 7A running along with the Combi System. On haul out last summer, I almost had a spill in topping off my tank which to my great surprise required less than 5 gallons to top off after use mainly to recharge and to get into and out of port. What a great engine. I try to flush out after each use using the Y valve and fresh water and a little environmentall friendly vinegar for an acidic ph flush after each use to retard rust and other stuff out of the manifold. I will change my pump impeller this year. Read an article in Practical Boat Owner which reccommended use of stove polish on brass and bronze below the water line to retard marine crustaceans. Several coats highly polished - the slicker the better was the advice. I intend to try this on the Combi hup and prop assembly with an overcoat of clear anti-fouling sealant sold in most boat stores for about $19.95 - $27.95 an aerosol can for use on metals. Also, galvanic corrosion concerns me about the Combi hub. The year before last I had to change the capping bolt which is removed to insert the grease fitting. Galvanic corrosion had consumed all of this "plug" save the last two or three threads. I did better last summer when on haulout all of the plug was intact. The clear anti-fouling spray -- about five coats -- seemed to insulate the drive hub and prop assembly from marine growth and corrosion as well. Spring and fresh breezes are around the corner... hopefully about 6-8 weeks or so. Cheers to all fellow victims currently suffering cabin fever. Thanks again...... Jim Villa