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Forum: Fuel System 10-21-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,639
Posted By julian hood
Unhappy Carb emergency

The throttle handle that connects to the linkage broke off at the base yesterday. I'm thinking metal fatigue. Is this an item that can be easily replaced or am I looking at replacing the whole carb...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-30-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,899
Posted By julian hood
I do feel the detente. When I get back to the...

I do feel the detente. When I get back to the boat next week I'm going to adjust the collar another notch. Thanks for you guys suggestions.

Julian
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-28-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,899
Posted By julian hood
Tranny Slippage

When putting tranny into forward I get a definite click into gear, the trouble is I have to back the throttle down to as low a rpm as possible to get it into gear without slipping. I also have a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,381
Posted By julian hood
Could be transmission issue

Fellows it may be time to check the forward adjustment on your tranny. If your getting no speed with the increase in throttle then the foward adjustment isn't tight enough. Of course barnacles can be...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,031
Posted By julian hood
Had the same problem

Use a flashlight and check the valve stem cover plate behind the manifold. Thought I had a seal problem but turned out to be a loose bolt holding the plate on. You should be able to see oil blowing...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,098
Posted By julian hood
Sticky, Sticky

It's easy enough to pull the carb/manifold assembly as one unit. Once this is done take off the valve stem access panel. Manipulate the flywheel to see if the valve is sticking on something. It may...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-24-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,439
Posted By julian hood
Hears my 2 cents worth , no charge. Had the same...

Hears my 2 cents worth , no charge. Had the same anemic power issues this spring. Finaly got a buddy in the cockpit and went below and adjusted the timing while we were out cruising. Walla! Power...
Forum: Polls 06-10-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 63
Sticky: Poll: Engine-Hours Survey
Views: 83,914
Posted By julian hood
Smile Engine Hours

Don,

I was told that my engine had about 300 hours on it when I bought it in 2001.
I have probably put 150 hours on it since instaling it in my Oday 27. I have had to do a valve job on it, but...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-29-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,697
Posted By julian hood
A couple of thoughts

I was having similar problems this spring. I got a friend to station his self in the cockpit and went through all the systems. 1st check to see if your coil needs replacing, that seems to be a real...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-04-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,582
Posted By julian hood
Back Pressure

I pulled the exhaust pipe off today. found no blockage. I did adjust my timing and got more power that way. Beginning to think maybe I have a blockage in the fuel line. Engine is surging about 300...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,582
Posted By julian hood
Exhaust Back Pressure

Going to check for exhaust back pressure on my boat today. Any ideas what causes this?
Forum: Good Guys 04-28-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,749
Posted By julian hood
Name Change

Peninsula Yatch Service is now Ferry Point Marina. Mark is still there.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-14-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Posted By julian hood
Smile Thanks for all the advice. My pressure control...

Thanks for all the advice. My pressure control spring is relatively new in that I instaled one of Don's pressure control plungers sometime back. Whatever I did seems to have worked. As Don said "it...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-13-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,470
Posted By julian hood
Yes, Chicago was really cold this winter

Yes it was really cold in Chicago. I was there in January when it was 20 below. Your engine probably didn't thaw out until this morning. Follow adab's advice. It's all basic. Hopefully you dodged a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-13-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Posted By julian hood
Smile Oil Pressure Returns

Discussed my situation with Don this AM. Went down to the boat and got it to crank. Went ahead and changed the oil and added 8oz of Marvel. When I cranked it after refilling, pressure jumped to 80...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-11-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Posted By julian hood
Oil full

Yes, the oil was at the full level. Thinking maybe I need to change the oil, maybe flush the engine with something like kerosene, then pump it out completely, add fresh oil. then dress the plunger on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-11-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Posted By julian hood
Unhappy Oil Pressure Loss Shutdown

Was enjoying a great day of sailing today. Decided to motor back to my marina, about 5 miles away as the wind was on my nose. Engine has had a problem with dropping oil pressure but thought I had...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-10-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,578
Posted By julian hood
RPM's Again

I posted a few weeks ago about only getting 1500 rpm's when in forward gear. Thought I should be getting more. Have a 3 blade Indigo prop. Checked fuel vent, compression, timing & carb. All are in...
Forum: Good Guys 04-06-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,749
Posted By julian hood
Annapolis Area

Check with the marine repair facilities around Annapolis. Pennisula Yacht Service would be a good start. Ask for Mark.
Forum: General Maintenance 03-23-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,331
Posted By julian hood
RPM deaux

I just instaled a new tach today with Don's help over the phone. A little wiring mixup but now as it should be. I have D/D with a small 3 blade feathered prop. What should I expect for cruising rpm's...
Forum: General Interest 03-23-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,649
Posted By julian hood
Rubber pads

I've seen people cut out the sidewalls of old tires to make pads. It is not easy but I have seen it done,
Forum: General Interest 03-23-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,038
Posted By julian hood
Early Model

Based on the cast iron cover plate for the fly wheel it looks like an early model. The late models had a flat metal cover.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-21-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,136
Posted By julian hood
Oil Pressure Falling

Took my boat out for 1st sail of the year today. Noticed that the oil pressure was registering about 18 lbs. Normaly it registers 30 to 35 lbs at cruising speed. Haven't adjusted the pressure in...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-28-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,733
Posted By julian hood
Leak

If you are getting a drip every 20 seconds that should be about right. A little water coming out helps cool the shaft. Sometimes if you mess with it to much you just open another can of worms.
...
Forum: Fuel System 12-28-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,776
Posted By julian hood
Thanks for asking, pulled the flame arrestor off...

Thanks for asking, pulled the flame arrestor off to see if extra fuel was pooling during acceleration. No extra fuel was noted.
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