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Forum: General Maintenance 12-05-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,465
Posted By gary gerber
You might consider connecting a bronze hose "Y"...

You might consider connecting a bronze hose "Y" fitting to your raw water in valve. The "Y" connection is fitted with ball valves. In normal crusing you leave open the direct raw water flow and close...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-11-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,386
Posted By gary gerber
I installed a Vetus water lift muffler in the...

I installed a Vetus water lift muffler in the lazzarrete of my 1970 Morgan 33 over seven years ago ( it was a feature article in DIY BOATER ) and it has functioned perfectly all this time. The reason...
Forum: General Interest 09-28-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,010
Posted By gary gerber
Several minor improvements I made to my limited...

Several minor improvements I made to my limited access engine "room" are:

The addition of a "press to turn on" dome closet light powered by AA batteries, mounted using Velcro pads to facilitate...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 09-19-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,482
Posted By gary gerber
where are you located?

where are you located?
Forum: Polls 09-07-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 67,113
Posted By gary gerber
My standard proceedure is to run the blower for...

My standard proceedure is to run the blower for five minutes before starting the engine then remove the engine access cover, open water valve when starting the engine, when engine is running I...
Forum: Cooling System 08-09-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,223
Posted By gary gerber
I agree with the procedures used by Maurice with...

I agree with the procedures used by Maurice with one exception, on returning to port under sail I restart my engine to be sure everything is stable PRIOR to lowering any sails, once the engine is...
Forum: Cooling System 08-04-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,884
Posted By gary gerber
Yes, I have that pump in my 1970 Morgan 33.

Yes, I have that pump in my 1970 Morgan 33.
Forum: Exhaust System 08-01-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,997
Posted By gary gerber
I can tell you from my experience concerning the...

I can tell you from my experience concerning the double walled exhaust pipe, on my 1970 Morgan the original pipe ran UPHILL toward the stern so when the inner pipe failed water ran downhill into the...
Forum: General Interest 07-29-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,850
Posted By gary gerber
attach exhaust hoses without cursing

I found an easy way to fit reinforced exhaust and sanitation hoses a number of years ago without boiling water or heating, I use an automotive tail pipe expander. I'm mentioning it now because I...
Forum: General Interest 07-02-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,485
Posted By gary gerber
I second the suggestion.

I second the suggestion.
Forum: Exhaust System 06-15-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,842
Posted By gary gerber
Do too limited space in the engine compartment I...

Do too limited space in the engine compartment I installed a Vetus water lift in my lazarette. I could not transfer the two photos but if you go to my album you can get an idea of the versatility of...
Forum: Fuel System 06-14-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,982
Posted By gary gerber
The allen head cap screw suggestion for...

The allen head cap screw suggestion for remounting is a life saver. The allen head bolt can be captive in the allen wrench making alignment much easier.
Forum: Exhaust System 06-03-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,193
Posted By gary gerber
I agree concerning the Vetus blow molded...

I agree concerning the Vetus blow molded waterlift muffler, I wasn't comfortable considering it when I rebuilt my exhaust system however Vetus does have the Waterlock NLP model which offers...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-27-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,613
Posted By gary gerber
The straw approach should work. Once when the...

The straw approach should work. Once when the distributor broke on my race car, the guy in the next pit, to reset the distributor used an auto antenna much like using the straw to "feel" top dead...
Forum: General Interest 05-25-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,506
Posted By gary gerber
I have two depth finders installed on my 1970...

I have two depth finders installed on my 1970 Morgan 33, one a sweep dial British unit ( reads like a radar screen ) that has been in for thirty five years. The transducer is bonded in the hull and...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-22-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Posted By gary gerber
I thought I would mention, having rebuilt my...

I thought I would mention, having rebuilt my exhaust system, that when you go to attach the reinforced exhaust hose a tool I found extremely helpful is an
automotove tail pipe expander which will...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-21-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Posted By gary gerber
Hi, check out sandsinsulation.com they offer on...

Hi, check out sandsinsulation.com they offer on their site foam insulation for a large range of pipe diameters. Their product line looks similar to the foam insulation one can find at home depot. If...
Forum: Fuel System 05-16-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,981
Posted By gary gerber
First, do you have a mechanical pump or an...

First, do you have a mechanical pump or an electric pump? There are a number of factors that can cause a mechanical pump to "fail". Some checks to make: 1. basically, a clogged fuel delivery line 2....
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By gary gerber
In my 35 yrs of sailing the New England lobster...

In my 35 yrs of sailing the New England lobster pot infested coast and for the past five years the crab pot infested Chesapeake Bay coast, I sail with my prop feathered. The last thing you want to do...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-08-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,484
Posted By gary gerber
Sounds like you have become an expert at...

Sounds like you have become an expert at disassembly and reassembly, is it possible there is an air leak around the diaphragm flange or an air leak at the fuel pump metal bowl? I read in the forum...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-28-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,708
Posted By gary gerber
compression reading in the 50's is low

compression reading in the 50's is low
Forum: General Interest 04-25-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,652
Posted By gary gerber
In following this thread I notice everyone seems...

In following this thread I notice everyone seems to have an oberdorfer water pump while my 1970 Morgan 33 with it's original A4 has a Jabsco pump. I have replaced the impeller in my 35 years of...
Forum: Cooling System 04-10-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,399
Posted By gary gerber
wow! immaculate engine room and with amazing...

wow! immaculate engine room and with amazing access. Did you pull the engine for an overhaul it looks brand new? Very nice installation details.
Forum: Exhaust System 03-15-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,718
Posted By gary gerber
It was the failure of the original double walled...

It was the failure of the original double walled exhaust iron pipe that caused me to redesign my exhaust. First time the original system failed the exhaust water ran back into the cylinders. I made...
Forum: Cooling System 03-14-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,786
Posted By gary gerber
I have been following this thread regarding the...

I have been following this thread regarding the bypass valve on the hose to the thermostat ( after the "T" fitting ) but is the valve necessary? I ask this because I have been sailing my 1970 sloop...
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