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Forum: Troubleshooting 10-03-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,507
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thanks just noticed it after I hit the reply...

Thanks just noticed it after I hit the reply button...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-28-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,507
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hello Randy.. Welcome to the forum... It's...

Hello Randy..

Welcome to the forum... It's been a while since I've been on.
It's funny that all of your symptoms mirrors mine.

You say your maximum RPM is 1200... It sounds more like your...
Forum: Cooling System 09-27-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,838
Posted By Orion C&C 33
I too have a C&C 33... I hate working in it most...

I too have a C&C 33... I hate working in it most times, can't reach anything when it comes time to work on it.

In the process of replacing my old heat exchanger and I'm thinking of mounting mine...
Forum: Cooling System 09-27-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,064
Posted By Orion C&C 33
If you have a heat exchanger then your engine is...

If you have a heat exchanger then your engine is fresh water cooled... and to confirm, you will have two pumps and a reservoir One for the raw water and one for the closed system loop.. I to have...
Forum: Fuel System 09-27-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,122
Posted By Orion C&C 33
I've replaced my fuel pump with a Hot Shot... ...

I've replaced my fuel pump with a Hot Shot... never had any issues
Forum: General Interest 09-24-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,999
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Are the Atomic 4 reliable...?? When I purchased...

Are the Atomic 4 reliable...?? When I purchased my C&C 33 it came with the Atomic 4.

Bringing home my sailboat to its new home we need to travel 79 nautical miles,
even through all the safety...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-10-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Ok I've been frustrated over the winter... have...

Ok I've been frustrated over the winter... have discovered that I need a new heat exchanger and possibly a new exhaust manifold...

I fact I just needed a long, long break from my engine woes...
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thank Joe... I heading down to the boat over...

Thank Joe...

I heading down to the boat over the weekend to have a closer look at the HX Going to pull the anode out and look at that... This whole thing is starting to be irritating as why the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2019, 02:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
I might be interested Joe if you still have...

I might be interested Joe if you still have it.... I going to check to see if the HX has been breached.

It's been pretty busy at work and I haven't had the time to go down to work on the engine...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hi Joe... Yes I used Preston a high-grade...

Hi Joe... Yes I used Preston a high-grade coolant that is coloured orange.
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-07-2019, 01:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hey Al... I've taken the step and checked every...

Hey Al... I've taken the step and checked every hose on the fresh water side of the motor.

There doesn't seem to be any blockage... In fact the Prestone coolant I'm using oozes out freely even...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-25-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Good advice... I'll check the manifold and get...

Good advice... I'll check the manifold and get back to you over this weekend.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-24-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thanks Al... Been pretty busy lately went...

Thanks Al...

Been pretty busy lately went down to the boat today... to take off the dry goods and getting ready for the winter stoarage.

looked at the engine and its still bugs me as to why it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-17-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thanks for the alternative steps in diagnosis... ...

Thanks for the alternative steps in diagnosis... I have run it without the thermostat climbs to 160 and holds... I didn't push the engine past that.

I'm beginning or shall I say hoping the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-16-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,834
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Overheating Atomic 4

Hello again Afourians...

After two seasons my engine has started to overheat... at cruising speed on the tach it reads 1800 rpms... Temp rising to 200 degrees.

My engine is fresh water cooled...
Forum: C&C 08-24-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,178
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hey Neil... yes I do have a reduction gear. ...

Hey Neil... yes I do have a reduction gear.

After two seasons of cruising I can defiantly say now... I'm seriously contemplating changing out my prop for the following reasons.

Reduced revers...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-14-2019, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,007
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thanks Jack The post was a very interesting...

Thanks Jack

The post was a very interesting read... Since the amount of smoke is all but a whisp, I think I'll leave things alone.

Cheers

mel
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-13-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,007
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Smoking Vented Oil Cap

Hello Alfourians...

I'm back again to ask, can one replace the vented oil cap filler at the front of the engine.

There seems to be a little bit of smoke escaping... Last summer I removed...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Orion C&C 33
There is no moister in the oil (no creamy colour...

There is no moister in the oil (no creamy colour or is the stick showing any signs )
Took the gear case cover off and no moister in there either..

The engine starts up with no hesitation or...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hi Neil... Nice to hear from you again... ...

Hi Neil...

Nice to hear from you again... It's definitely more like steam.
I just posted a response to Moe with a picture of my head and block.

Showing staining from escaped gases...

In...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hi Moe... The smoke is more like steam it...

Hi Moe...

The smoke is more like steam it dissipates in the air fairly quickly... It just started when the weather is still warm and the midday start up by the time I get to Pt Roberts shouldn't...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-03-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Smoke on Start Up

I'm back again to seek advice from the Afourian group...

All summer after the fixes the my Atomic 4 was up and running.. with no further issues till now.

All of a sudden on start up it's been...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-29-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,351
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hey Marty... Thanks for the tip... I...

Hey Marty...

Thanks for the tip... I considered mooring in the places you mentioned and even seriously over on Bowen.

In the end Jane won out... she doesn't like taking ferries and adding to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,351
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Thanks Shawn... Yes this is a great forum...

Thanks Shawn... Yes this is a great forum indeed !!!

Cheers Mate !!

Mel
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,351
Posted By Orion C&C 33
Hey Marty... Had a wonderful time sailing...

Hey Marty...

Had a wonderful time sailing around the Salt Spring and Saturna Island...
Fun collecting a few oysters... Then we all panicked because we could absolutely confirm any Red tide...
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