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Forum: Catalina 10-01-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,821
Posted By dew
Thanks

Cabled ordered, Catalina Direct says 11 feet for a tiller boat with cockpit shifter.

93 new too funny.

Thanks for everyone’s input.

Dwight
Forum: Catalina 09-30-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,821
Posted By dew
shifter cable

Hello has anyone purchased a shifter cable recently? I have 76 Catalina 30 with a tiller. I need to replace the shifter cable, reverse is the killer. I will pull the cable today. Anyone have a...
Forum: Cooling System 10-01-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,035
Posted By dew
Good eye

I looking is that a C30 did not look like enough room for a dance party in there.

Good job guy,s getting the old girl back on her feet.
Forum: Cooling System 07-18-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,665
Posted By dew
Thanks for the Pic's HB. I figured you would be...

Thanks for the Pic's HB. I figured you would be chiming in after Screwpile. Does the pipe that is closes to the cabinet need to up that high? Could it be lowered by an inch?

I have the manifold...
Forum: Cooling System 07-15-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,665
Posted By dew
Yes my concern also what other damage can be...

Yes my concern also what other damage can be done. One reason I prefer to spend some time with PB not Pabst Blue, don't get me wrong I am not a beer snob and take it off and see what i really have....
Forum: Cooling System 07-15-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,665
Posted By dew
According to paper work in the boat. The motor...

According to paper work in the boat. The motor was replaced by a PO in 95, does not mean they did not bring that over from the old motor.

I take it, it has to come off either way.
Forum: Cooling System 07-15-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,665
Posted By dew
Sorry the hardware I am talking about is attached...

Sorry the hardware I am talking about is attached to the end of the exhaust manifold. I would provide more picture but it would be embarrassing compared to some of the handy you fellows have done.
Forum: Cooling System 07-15-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,665
Posted By dew
blockage

Hello, My A4 has a blockage in the heat exchange. I attached a pic sorry did not take the time to figure out how to insert it. I looked at other pic's on the Moyer site but did not see anyone else...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-06-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,483
Posted By dew
Thanks for the reply, I was looking at those and...

Thanks for the reply, I was looking at those and that price. I take it the best location for the fan it at the end of the vent hose? That way you are pulling the fumes to the vent. At that price I...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-03-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,483
Posted By dew
Bilge vent fan

Hello I need to replace the bilge vent fan in my Catalina 30. Is cracked and makes a hell of a racket. Of course replacing with the same is the way go. Are there any suggestions. I often leave the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,619
Posted By dew
One more thought, had a similar issue leak was...

One more thought, had a similar issue leak was around the oil sensor gauge. Had a few parts there that came from a hardware store. I wanted to look lower then moved my eyes and hands up a little...
Forum: Catalina 05-30-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 36,744
Posted By dew
lots of work

Hello do not mean to step in on all that fun you have planned. But you have a pretty tough built boat, maybe over built compared to some of the boats of similar vintage that are still doing fine.
...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-10-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By dew
Yes I do mean turning by hand, it is not turning...

Yes I do mean turning by hand, it is not turning by hand. I don't feel like I have any problem finding neutral. For the minor adjustments I made, I have put these back as they did not solve the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-10-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By dew
Sorry to leave out that the shaft is not turning...

Sorry to leave out that the shaft is not turning with the transmission in neutral. Which leads me to believe I have something wrapped on the prop and shaft. The water is getting pretty cool plus the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-08-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By dew
Yes I am referring to the key, which became a...

Yes I am referring to the key, which became a shear pin. You say
"some other problem in the output coupling area such as a loose output shaft nut"
I am in the next phase of trouble shooting. What...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-08-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By dew
Thanks for the reminder to put the clutch back. ...

Thanks for the reminder to put the clutch back. Looking back I think I turned it the wrong way. Other wise after checking and manually moving everything I put everything together and scratched my...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-07-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By dew
No Forward

I then went for a 4 hour sail yesterday. As I was making my way back in I started the motor while sailing close hauled towards the marina. I go to put the boat in gear it feels as it shifts even...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-01-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By dew
Hey Shane, i think I am good on the plugs the...

Hey Shane, i think I am good on the plugs the motor sounds great starts right up.

John I am going to have to do some reseach on you reply. I take it I have one of these "Take the beaker plate...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-31-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By dew
getting beter

Hello all, sorry not to get back sooner. I did the compression test all is well there 105, 95, 95, 105. I did replace the coil, I did not replace it with the electronic ignition late last year....
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By dew
Thanks, it will be the weekend before I can get...

Thanks, it will be the weekend before I can get back to it. I will follow up after the compression test.

The fact the motor will rev when not in gear but will not when in gear baffles me. I take...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By dew
folding prop had it for a few years works great ...

folding prop had it for a few years works great

swam the bottom yesterday, bottom was not bad a little slim clean it, prop was good no barnacles

Did recently put a little tightening on the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By dew
Low RPM when in gear

I have what seems to be a unusually problem I hope you folks can help me with. I have a A4 in a Catalina 30 the engine is running fine replaced plugs, wires, went to electronic ignition late last...
Forum: Overhaul 12-01-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,718
Posted By dew
Helle Shawn, I will get the block good and lub'ed...

Helle Shawn, I will get the block good and lub'ed up then pull the starter and try to turn the flywheel there. If that does not go well then look take a look the flywheel cover. That looks like a...
Forum: Overhaul 12-01-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,718
Posted By dew
Hello thanks for the reply. I am in good shape on...

Hello thanks for the reply. I am in good shape on the manuals I have another A4 in a Catalina 30.

Yes PB Blaster is my friend also. Forgot about the ATF and kerosene will have to mix some of...
Forum: Overhaul 12-01-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,718
Posted By dew
going over motor

Hello, I was recently given a A4 that had been sitting in a shed for some number of years. The motor had oil poured in with the intention of preserving it. I was told the motor has not been...
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