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General Maintenance
04-28-2022, 10:16 AM
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water pump impeller replacement
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Wisakedjack
I would like to add my 5 cents here. I always...
I would like to add my 5 cents here. I always pull out impeller with the shaft. Even though I have great engine access on my Catalina 30, I find it totally impossible to take out or put in snap ring....
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Troubleshooting
10-14-2021, 04:34 PM
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Question about burnt smell
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Wisakedjack
I just got back from the boat and unfortunately...
I just got back from the boat and unfortunately no progress was made. Here are things that I did:
1. Cleaned carburetor and replaced spark plug (I am attaching picture of my old ones)....
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Troubleshooting
10-02-2021, 08:48 PM
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Question about burnt smell
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Wisakedjack
I think I know what the issue is. The coil seems...
I think I know what the issue is. The coil seems to be fine. The Facet fuel pump did fail. There is no pressure in the output line (I have inline gauge that shows nothing). When I took a close look...
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Electrical
05-08-2021, 08:57 PM
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Looking for advice on batteries placement.
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Wisakedjack
So, here is a final picture showing batteries...
So, here is a final picture showing batteries with covers on and secured straps. I placed u-bolts on the battery sides to be used for the straps.
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Electrical
03-06-2021, 04:10 PM
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Looking for advice on batteries placement.
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Wisakedjack
Shawn, you were right about small gap between...
Shawn, you were right about small gap between batteries settee lid. I took this pictures yesterday trying to see where my battery box would fit.
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And things got even worse when I tried...
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General Interest
11-23-2020, 04:04 PM
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Catalina Yachts
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Wisakedjack
I'd like to join Shawn and others and say 'Thank...
I'd like to join Shawn and others and say 'Thank you'. It amazes me how someone could leap into a completely different field and be so prolific and successful. My Catalina 30 was made in 1976. Great...
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General Maintenance
09-19-2020, 09:12 AM
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Winterizing x2 advise
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
Yes, I put stabilizer into the gas tank when I...
Yes, I put stabilizer into the gas tank when I winterized the engine. I took the batteries off the boat. I am moving battery box into another location and doing some rewiring. But that's another...
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General Maintenance
09-02-2020, 08:51 AM
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Winterizing x2 advise
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
W2ET I do all the maintenance on the boat. So, I...
W2ET I do all the maintenance on the boat. So, I always know what was done :) Shawn, thanks for the advise. I do have an access to flywheel, so I can just turn it by hand. Many thanks for the advise.
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General Interest
07-01-2019, 10:50 PM
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old boat..new owner..needs tlc..might as well start a thread about it and its A4
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
Shawn, did you use a primer and if thats the case...
Shawn, did you use a primer and if thats the case which one? Or did you just paint over the old paint? Thanks.
Forum:
Troubleshooting
06-05-2019, 09:51 PM
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Engine stalls when throttle returns to idle
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
I am very happy to report that my carburetor...
I am very happy to report that my carburetor issues have been resolved. While cleaning my carburetor this week I've discovered the following issues:
1. I think the main issue was that the idle...
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Troubleshooting
05-03-2019, 06:16 PM
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Spring commissioning problem.
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8,566
Posted By
Wisakedjack
My problem is solved! I moved the bucket (my boat...
My problem is solved! I moved the bucket (my boat is on the hard) down below next to the engine. This way my vent loop is above it. And bingo! Three oil changes later all milky liquid is gone. Guess...
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Troubleshooting
05-02-2019, 04:10 PM
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Water has gotten into crankcase and Oil
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
I think I have same problem as you. I've...
I think I have same problem as you. I've summarized my issues and findings in this post:
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=116585#post116585
Thought it may be helpful for...
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Troubleshooting
04-30-2019, 07:34 PM
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Spring commissioning problem.
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8,566
Posted By
Wisakedjack
Mo, I repeated 'mouth' pressure test today with...
Mo, I repeated 'mouth' pressure test today with spark plugs removed. The pressure was holding well and I did not hear any hissing. I tested both manifold and block. So, at least I don't have a...
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Electrical
07-12-2017, 08:52 PM
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Alternator Wiring
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14,781
Posted By
Wisakedjack
I am in the process of dealing with a similar...
I am in the process of dealing with a similar problem. There are few things that you can try. Start by checking battery voltages when the engine is not running. Then start the engine and measure...
Forum:
Ignition System
05-03-2016, 10:38 PM
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Looking for advice (possible ignition issue)
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Posted By
Wisakedjack
My guess is that the relay disables charging when...
My guess is that the relay disables charging when starting engine to avoid voltage spikes in the system.
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Reversing Gear
09-16-2015, 05:12 PM
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Reversing gear problem
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14,687
Posted By
Wisakedjack
I am happy to report that my problem is now...
I am happy to report that my problem is now fixed. I replaced output coupling, thrust bearing and rear oil seal with the ones from MM. I also put new gaskets and installed shaft nut with washer as...
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