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Forum: For Sale - Other Items 06-14-2022, 04:41 PM
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Views: 1,659
Posted By cfergu22
For Sale - 1974 C&C 30 MK1

We're sadly selling our 1974 C&C 30 MK1 because we've moved further from the water and can't use the boat enough with our work schedules to justify owning it anymore.

It's in great shape for her...
Forum: General Interest 08-06-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By cfergu22
Thanks, That looks like it would work out...

Thanks, That looks like it would work out perfectly, and would be pretty easy to install.
Forum: General Interest 08-06-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By cfergu22
Thanks for the reply Does Moyer sell a Fuel...

Thanks for the reply

Does Moyer sell a Fuel Pressure gauge? I can't find one on their sight. If not, what is the most simple way to set one up. I don't need to see it from the cockpit. I...
Forum: General Interest 08-05-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By cfergu22
Can a fouled prop cause engine problems?

Question....

Is running the engine with a fouled prop bad for the engine?

Background...

Because of Kids and work schedules we haven't been able to used the boat more than once or twice a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Posted By cfergu22
Just wanted to post a follow up to all this. ...

Just wanted to post a follow up to all this.

So I had already drilled and tapped for the repair stud, that's what was crooked.

I ended up deciding to try to re tap it straight. I used the old...
Forum: Exhaust System 10-27-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,787
Posted By cfergu22
I like the idea of the union. Wish I had done...

I like the idea of the union. Wish I had done that.

In my situation, there was no chance I could tighten, or adjust the angles of the pipes when they were installed on the boat. To much boat...
Forum: Exhaust System 10-26-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,787
Posted By cfergu22
I just redid my hot section for the second time...

I just redid my hot section for the second time and have a few things to add that could help others. Also have some questions from problems I ran into.

Things I did right the 2nd time

1) I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-15-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Posted By cfergu22
I'm not really sure about how many threads. ...

I'm not really sure about how many threads.

I have it threaded really well for the new repair stud, the threads are just crooked. I'm hoping that using the manifold as a guide just helps me sort...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-15-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Posted By cfergu22
Dave, what sealer would you advise in a situation...

Dave, what sealer would you advise in a situation like mine. Where you might need to fill a little more of an area than perfect threads?
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-15-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Posted By cfergu22
Thanks for the replies... I'm trying to...

Thanks for the replies...

I'm trying to avoid modifying the brand new manifold, just out of principle. Although it's definitely on the table to avoid removing the engine.

My current plan is to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-12-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Posted By cfergu22
I messed up - Manifold Stud Repair

I had to remove the manifold and get a new one. The original Manifold was completely corroded and rusted away. When I removed it, the stud closest to the transmission pulled out.

The threads...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-30-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,944
Posted By cfergu22
So the Manifold made the decision for me. I...

So the Manifold made the decision for me.

I removed the exhaust flange last night and the part of the manifold that the flange bolts go into just crumbled away. Now there's nothing to put the...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-29-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,944
Posted By cfergu22
Yea, the PO did the fittings. But it's clear he...

Yea, the PO did the fittings. But it's clear he should have used bronze or brass. My guess is that reducing bushing was put in a long time ago. We've only had the boat for 8 years and it was on...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-29-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,944
Posted By cfergu22
Manifold Fitting Broke off

Background...

Raw water cooled engine, seems like the original manifold. Over the past few seasons the manifold has gotten clogged a few times a year, and it's gotten worse. Usually a quick...
Forum: General Interest 10-24-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By cfergu22
Sorry, I got a better offer from someone who...

Sorry, I got a better offer from someone who wants the whole lot.

Thanks though.
Forum: General Interest 10-22-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By cfergu22
Used Batteries, but in good condition

I have 12 Trojan T105 6 volt Batteries that were being used to power camera equipment at my job.

They were used intermittently for 2 years and always charged up and maintained well. There is no...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-19-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,643
Posted By cfergu22
I would say it shuttered for a few seconds and...

I would say it shuttered for a few seconds and then died. But that is just my recollection. I wish I would have remembered it better but I was so focused on getting it back started that I didn't...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,643
Posted By cfergu22
Shutoff and Milky Sheen on exhaust

I have 2 separate problems that might be related.

Problem #1 happened 2 days in a row on almost the exact circumstances...

After a 5 hour motor a cruising speed I put the engine to idle about...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-24-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,957
Posted By cfergu22
I have a 1974 C&C 30. Engine bed looks the same...

I have a 1974 C&C 30. Engine bed looks the same as yours. Mine has the angle iron pieces over the engine stringers. Then I have the fixed motor mounts attached through the angle iron then into the...
Forum: Safety 05-18-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,692
Posted By cfergu22
I had to remove mine last year. Some tips I...

I had to remove mine last year. Some tips I could give...

I did not remove the studs. Spray PB Blaster or your choice of penetrating oil on each stud to try to get it to go down the holes. I...
Forum: General Interest 07-22-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,388
Posted By cfergu22
I'm pretty sure the wire just heated up and...

I'm pretty sure the wire just heated up and melted after the zip tie broke,it might have shorted itself out I the engine bracket. I'll redo the wiring that's burnt up. And try to mount it like the...
Forum: General Interest 07-22-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,388
Posted By cfergu22
Thanks Everyone, So I should just leave it...

Thanks Everyone,

So I should just leave it and let it do it's work. Thanks for the note from Don, It has always been wire tied to the lifting eye on the alternator bracket. The wire tie broke...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,388
Posted By cfergu22
Unknown Part

I'm trying to figure out what this piece is? It's white, It seems to be plastic and has 3 wires connected to it. One is from the coil, one runs to the ignition switch and one seems to be coming...
Forum: Electrical 07-19-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,178
Posted By cfergu22
Thanks for your help everyone. I used some of...

Thanks for your help everyone. I used some of those ideas and I think I have it figured out.

I found a loose wire that was not run through a circuit panel, it had shorted out and was melted to a...
Forum: Electrical 07-18-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,178
Posted By cfergu22
Batteries draining, Multiple Electical Mysteries

To start this post off, This is my first major electrical problem on the boat since buying it 4 years ago. I know the basics and in the past few days have read as many of the posts on alternators...
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