Think you are a skilled mechanic :-) Note: >80 % of all seal failures are caused by defective bearings. I never replace a shaft seal without replacing bearings.
You guys are awesome! I fumbled my way through the rebuild of my water pump, now i know why some things go the way they should. Also foolishly purchased a rebuild kit from VV Australia for over $1000 , won't do that again. Have fun in Indo, I'm trying to catch you.
Could not agree more with Mangus, Nigel is the man!! The book should be on every cruising boat. If it's not in the book, it might not be worth knowing. Jeff and Julie s/v OoLaLa Westsail 32 #81
This is why I enjoy this channel so much ! Sail boat systems are pretty simple overall but because there are a lot of them very few people understand them all ! Magnus has a great understanding of many of them but he also realises that there are gaps in his knowledge and is not afraid to show what he has learned when repairing or upgrading various elements. One of the most crucial aspects of any maintenance tasks is having the right tools for the job and that requires forward thinking, it's no good realising you can't replace that seal or bearing because you haven't got the right puller, you have to know what tools you will require before you start the job !
Ordered it! Plus Calder’s other book on diesel engines. Probably a lot of cross over, but…….. Did you know, though, that Nigel Calder was (now deceased) tagged as a climate change denier? Sad, especially from an acclaimed Science Writer. Like you, I know a lot of stuff, but what I know nothing about is radios and aerials. Got any good books on that?
It must be so comforting to have a Magnus on board who can turn his hand to any problem and resolve it, as well as saving you a fortune on repair bills, because I am now very forgetful whenever I strip things down no matter how simple or complex I take pictures at stages so that when I come back to it at a later date I do not have to worry, thanks also to Russel, it is nice how the boating community help each other.
It is lovely to know that when things break there will always be a solution to sorting it. Magnus’ attitude to such issues means that Nutshell is rarely a stressful place to be. W.
The best place to send something would be: Magnus Eriksson, Autopro Cannonvale, 2/11 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale, Queensland, Australia 4802. Thank you. W.
Very instructional. They'll probably have to do a reprint of that manual now.
Haha...I have had many "shake my head and sigh" moments as well while fixing stuff! With a few choice words as well!
Nigel. Is THE MAN! Yay
We love Nigel! W.
I’ve used araldite, flatted with 600 wet a dry to repair severe pitting on shafts. Very effective.
Nice repair on the water pump - who has not had that DOH moment on reassembly?🤣
Hey Magnus and Wendy, good going with mechanisms❤
Thanks, Jim. W.
A great way to spend 30 minutes. What a fantastic island. Cheers guys!
Thanks for your kind words. W.
Think you are a skilled mechanic :-) Note: >80 % of all seal failures are caused by defective bearings. I never replace a shaft seal without replacing bearings.
You guys are awesome! I fumbled my way through the rebuild of my water pump, now i know why some things go the way they should. Also foolishly purchased a rebuild kit from VV Australia for over $1000 , won't do that again. Have fun in Indo, I'm trying to catch you.
Magness is quite the MacGyver well done guys!
Thank you. W.
Just ordered the book. Thank you.
Great to hear. It’s such a good resource. W.
Could not agree more with Mangus, Nigel is the man!! The book should be on every cruising boat. If it's not in the book, it might not be worth knowing. Jeff and Julie s/v OoLaLa Westsail 32 #81
when i hit my fingers or thumb i always say GOSH DARN i find it always helps
Replacement parts vs the whole thing? Money! Alternator have one spare in a zipper bag! Thank you Magnus!
We just couldn’t believe it! Amazing. W.
In a Nut Shell! Great job!@@LifeinaNutshell
This is why I enjoy this channel so much !
Sail boat systems are pretty simple overall but because there are a lot of them very few people understand them all ! Magnus has a great understanding of many of them but he also realises that there are gaps in his knowledge and is not afraid to show what he has learned when repairing or upgrading various elements.
One of the most crucial aspects of any maintenance tasks is having the right tools for the job and that requires forward thinking, it's no good realising you can't replace that seal or bearing because you haven't got the right puller, you have to know what tools you will require before you start the job !
Options, making do with what is available. Some good fortune.
We were extremely lucky! W.
Interesting as always.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. W.
Just love Wendy using Australian colloquial........give it a tickle up.......just love a pom transitioning to full blown Australian ❤❤
Usually it just sounds wrong when I speak true blue Australian! You should hear my g’day!
Thanks guy's for yet again another great episode 👍 gotta love them boat jobs!!! Safe travels!!
Thanks Danny. W.
4:18 After all these years you manage to drop a pun that catches her by surprise. You guys are gold!
Interesting video thank for sharing 👍 Keep safe both
Thanks for watching, Garry. W.
In lieu of a torque wrench...1/2 a turn before it breaks.
Oh how I’ve missed Magnus fixing things, this was an excellent one especially having the old alternator fit, nice!
We couldn’t believe it! Very lucky. W.
Ahhh relying on others to" fix things", glad ya got a Magnus, Wen. Nigel for the win on the bearing 🎉 Thanks for sharing guys
Team Nutshell wins again!
Thank you! W.
Ordered it! Plus Calder’s other book on diesel engines. Probably a lot of cross over, but…….. Did you know, though, that Nigel Calder was (now deceased) tagged as a climate change denier? Sad, especially from an acclaimed Science Writer.
Like you, I know a lot of stuff, but what I know nothing about is radios and aerials. Got any good books on that?
It must be so comforting to have a Magnus on board who can turn his hand to any problem and resolve it, as well as saving you a fortune on repair bills, because I am now very forgetful whenever I strip things down no matter how simple or complex I take pictures at stages so that when I come back to it at a later date I do not have to worry, thanks also to Russel, it is nice how the boating community help each other.
It is lovely to know that when things break there will always be a solution to sorting it. Magnus’ attitude to such issues means that Nutshell is rarely a stressful place to be. W.
@@LifeinaNutshell The "Magnus Attitude" - Love it!
If someone wants too send you something how would one go about doing that and where would they send it ?
The best place to send something would be: Magnus Eriksson, Autopro Cannonvale, 2/11 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale, Queensland, Australia 4802. Thank you. W.