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Forum: Troubleshooting 04-07-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,089
Posted By jbsoukup
slightly off topic; the best thing I ever did...

slightly off topic;
the best thing I ever did for my Catalina 30 A4 (electronic ignition notwithstanding) is replace the wiring harness. all new wire, properly color coded and slightly oversize...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-31-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By jbsoukup
I apologize if someone has already covered this,...

I apologize if someone has already covered this, but you could try swapping the #3 plug with a known good plug; maybe you got a bad one.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-14-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,354
Posted By jbsoukup
there's no detent in reverse so if you're giving...

there's no detent in reverse so if you're giving it a lot of throttle you might have to ride the reverse lever (put pressure on it). it makes a distinct sound when engaged and reversing.
Forum: Reversing Gear 03-11-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,821
Posted By jbsoukup
i had the same symptoms and could not figure it...

i had the same symptoms and could not figure it out for a long time. eventually just by chance i loosened the set screw on the coupling, put it in forward so as to push the shaft in, (at the dock, of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-10-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By jbsoukup
motor mount?

motor mount?
Forum: General Interest 12-23-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,933
Posted By jbsoukup
i use a catalytic "buddy heater" designed for...

i use a catalytic "buddy heater" designed for enclosed spaces, runs on one lb. propane cylinders and has low o2 shutoff and tip over safety. so far no problems (10yrs)
just use common sense and keep...
Forum: Electrical 11-04-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,596
Posted By jbsoukup
the portion of the plates in the battery which...

the portion of the plates in the battery which have dried out will not recover.
the battery is toast.
why the electrolyte level became low is anybody guess. could be it was never checked for years...
Forum: Fuel System 03-25-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,603
Posted By jbsoukup
in my early years of resurrecting gummed up...

in my early years of resurrecting gummed up carbs, I ruined a number of jets by not following this sage advise. those brass jets are soft! you might have to soak the carb in cleaner to get them out....
Forum: Polls 02-12-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 43,302
Posted By jbsoukup
I drain my carb every fall as part of winter...

I drain my carb every fall as part of winter layup.
I have not touched it since rebuilding it in 2005 with a Moyer kit.
In the spring, I just tickle the pump and she starts right up
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