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Forum: Troubleshooting 02-27-2024, 06:44 AM
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Posted By Robs Hubris
Thanks for the ideas ... I'll make another run at...

Thanks for the ideas ... I'll make another run at it this week. The warmer weather should also prevent my hands from freezing!
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-25-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
An update. Finally got to the boat and not much...

An update. Finally got to the boat and not much success.

I was able to turn the shaft (by spinning the prop). Trans guts look fine, other than being stuck in first.

However, I could not get...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-20-2024, 02:54 PM
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Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
By the way Joe, off topic, I spent 25 years...

By the way Joe, off topic, I spent 25 years racing CC35 Mark I one designs here in Michigan. Love that boat to death, quirks and all.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-20-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
I wonder if a metal hacksaw blade would go...

I wonder if a metal hacksaw blade would go through that thing very easily or would I need a more substantial tool?

I thought the dremel suggestion might work, but I'll have to see if I have...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-20-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
I did not try to rotate it ... I immediately...

I did not try to rotate it ... I immediately thought of it after getting home and looking at the photo, realizing that the adjusting screw I saw in the Moyer video was not exposed.

I'm going to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-20-2024, 10:20 AM
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Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
Nope - got the cotter pin off, cleaned it up and...

Nope - got the cotter pin off, cleaned it up and oiled it, but could budge the bolt.

I'm assuming the end with the cotter pin slot should slide out - correct?
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-19-2024, 04:52 PM
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Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
Mechanics look fine and not rusted. Shifter...

Mechanics look fine and not rusted. Shifter lever at the engine stuck rock solid.

I tried to disconnect the cable and got the cotter pin out of the bolt, but could not get the bolt out. Is this...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-19-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
Thanks for the Moyer video ... this is still...

Thanks for the Moyer video ... this is still probably beyond my mechanical abilities, but I have a starting point for understanding the components.

Dave: I did undo the four cover bolts and look...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-18-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
I didn't detach the cable ... it is...

I didn't detach the cable ... it is stripped/loose from my attempts to jam it out of gear during the haul out adventure.

I don't know what a direct drive is.

thx.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-17-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 632
Posted By Robs Hubris
A4 transmission stuck in Forward

Hello gang.

My 1981 Catalina 30 with an Atomic 4 has a problem. While getting hauled this fall, the transmission became stuck in forward gear. I just turned off the ignition, coasted into the...
Forum: Fuel System 05-26-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,679
Posted By Robs Hubris
Thanks Al,appreciated

Thanks Al,appreciated
Forum: Fuel System 05-25-2019, 02:07 PM
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Views: 1,679
Posted By Robs Hubris
Fuel line replacement

The brass fuel line that goes from my electronic fuel pump to the carburetor is a little banged up and could be replaced. Do I understand properly that the inline fuel filter kit sold here is the...
Forum: Fuel System 06-20-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Terry the mechanic, who knows the engine well,...

Terry the mechanic, who knows the engine well, refuses to diagnose it without looking at it first (a sane position) and he'll have it by this afternoon.

His starting view though is that 3 quarts...
Forum: Fuel System 06-19-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Those are really good points... No I never saw...

Those are really good points... No I never saw that amount, or any, oil smoke coming out of the back... There is a very slow leak in the water exhaust system... Could that do it?
Forum: Fuel System 06-19-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Update ... bad news

A twist to the story ... prepared to run a separate gas tank line, ran the engine, died as before, but I noticed something funny about the sound of the engine. Checked the oil ... no oil at all. As...
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
thank you. Can you describe the shut down pattern...

thank you. Can you describe the shut down pattern your experienced?
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
And Jerry's #27 post on same ... yes indeed, I...

And Jerry's #27 post on same ... yes indeed, I got it. Hope to put it into action tomorrow ... stupid work gets in the way of boating far too often!

thanks Neil.
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
I did cursory checks over the lines after trying...

I did cursory checks over the lines after trying the start routine a few times ... I didn't detect any hint of leaks. Which doesn't mean it's not possible ... but I'm pretty sure I would notice the...
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Hmmmm ... so, perhaps if the recently filled...

Hmmmm ... so, perhaps if the recently filled batch of fuel was bad/crud laden ... anything is indeed possible at this point. I don't know about the selenoid. I'll take a look though.
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Neil: I was rereading all the notes here and...

Neil: I was rereading all the notes here and noticed that I skipped over your comment about the gas tank

The gas tank IS nearly full ... would that tend to decrease the likelihood of the pickup...
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Well, it's also wise to know one's limitations .....

Well, it's also wise to know one's limitations .. but thank you.

Mechanics are all booked out for 2 weeks or more and several refuse to work on Atomic 4's, or are reluctant to do so.
...
Forum: Fuel System 06-17-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Love the "damn the mechanics" 'tude. And hell yes...

Love the "damn the mechanics" 'tude. And hell yes about the collective wisdom here ... invaluable resource.

I do bring less mechanical skill, and tools, to the party than most of the gang here...
Forum: Fuel System 06-17-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Thanks for the idea ....I searched, briefly for...

Thanks for the idea ....I searched, briefly for info on the pickup tube and didn't find anything, but it sounds like a likely item to check.
Forum: Fuel System 06-17-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
Yes, I think I did hear that Jerry. I didn't...

Yes, I think I did hear that Jerry. I didn't make much note of it, but I think so. Diagnostic implications?
Forum: Fuel System 06-16-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,613
Posted By Robs Hubris
My report: Checked ball valve on current...

My report:

Checked ball valve on current facet pump ... seemed ok.
Checked the OP switch, OK.
Problem still occurred as before
Replace Facet pump with new ... same.
Called mechanic.

Thanks...
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