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Forum: Cooling System 11-19-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By msmith10
You could also try an internal pipe wrench.

You could also try an internal pipe wrench.
Forum: Cooling System 11-10-2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By msmith10
If you reverse the water flow through the exhaust...

If you reverse the water flow through the exhaust manifold by routing the hose from the thermostat cover to the far end of the manifold (closer to the reversing gear) then run the hosing from the...
Forum: Electrical 10-16-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By msmith10
Bill, I doubt any of those responses would...

Bill,
I doubt any of those responses would please your wife. Try one of these:
"It will make the boat smell better"
"It keeps mice and cockroaches off the boat"
"It is for setting up a central...
Forum: Electrical 10-12-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By msmith10
Like Greg, I use them for small gauge wiring like...

Like Greg, I use them for small gauge wiring like instruments, etc. You can buy a crimping tool that compresses them radially very nicely, and you can buy small terminal blocks with compression...
Forum: Electrical 10-04-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,813
Posted By msmith10
I sure am familiar with Rod Collins, Shawn. He's...

I sure am familiar with Rod Collins, Shawn. He's goes by the moniker of Maine Sail and I referred to him above. He's on a committee of the ABYC and helped write the rules for lithium batteries that...
Forum: Electrical 10-04-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,813
Posted By msmith10
Dave, I am using Li-Fe-PO4. Less energy dense...

Dave,
I am using Li-Fe-PO4. Less energy dense than other chemistries, but no tendency, or at least far less, (I haven't found any examples) toward thermal runaway. I read that Tesla is going to...
Forum: Electrical 10-04-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,813
Posted By msmith10
I did it last year, and it was one of the best...

I did it last year, and it was one of the best improvements I've made to my boat in the 20 years I've owned it, next to a below deck autopilot and AIS.
However, my needs are quite different from the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-01-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,869
Posted By msmith10
" I was going to say you should have turned off...

" I was going to say you should have turned off the battery switch as soon as the ignition switch spun around possibly shorting out the ignition circuit, but then I remembered that is to be avoided...
Forum: Reversing Gear 07-02-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Posted By msmith10
You can repair the broken out adjusting collar...

You can repair the broken out adjusting collar retaining screw: the pressure plate through which the screw is threaded has a total of 3 "flats" around the perimeter. You can rotate the plate around...
Forum: General Interest 05-21-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,463
Posted By msmith10
If you follow the link below you can download an...

If you follow the link below you can download an original manual for the Paragon reversing gear with reduction gear. I just browsed it quickly so it may not be helpful, but look it over.
...
Forum: General Interest 05-21-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,463
Posted By msmith10
That's a lot of boat to be pushing with a direct...

That's a lot of boat to be pushing with a direct drive A4, which is why the reducing gear was there. I don't think you'll be happy without it. As tworail says, I'd get more information on the...
Forum: For Sale - Other Items 05-14-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By msmith10
Nice looking boat.

Nice looking boat.
Forum: Electrical 05-12-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By msmith10
I thought I explained my rationale for going to...

I thought I explained my rationale for going to Lithium, but here are the bullet points (granted my case is a little unusual):
1. weight: I get 3 times the available energy for less than 1/2 the...
Forum: Electrical 05-09-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By msmith10
My doctor said I need Lithium

A while back I posted that I was considering adding LiFePO4 batteries to my boat. At the time, I was afraid of going down a rabbit hole making this change. The research turned out to be not so bad,...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-02-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By msmith10
Agree, Al. Don't try to use an open-end or even...

Agree, Al. Don't try to use an open-end or even 12 point socket. A 6 point socket is the only way to go.
Forum: Exhaust System 04-30-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By msmith10
Best to use the time-honored and proven...

Best to use the time-honored and proven technique: Apply a penetrant (50-50 mix of acetone and ATF is very good) liberally. Tap-tap-tap on the head of the bolt with a ball pein hammer. Wait. ...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-16-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By msmith10
The shaft size is whatever is in your boat now,...

The shaft size is whatever is in your boat now, unless you don't currently have a shaft, output coupler, stuffing box and cutlass bearing.
There are lots of videos on pulling the old prop- unless...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-15-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By msmith10
As Neil asked, what's your goal? If you're...

As Neil asked, what's your goal? If you're racing, yes, get a folding prop. If not, I wouldn't bother.
As folding props go, the Gori is a good one.
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 01-08-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By msmith10
I don't know what tubing is connected to your oil...

I don't know what tubing is connected to your oil removal pump, but in general, Moyer's oil change kit comes with barbed fittings to connect the drain tubing with your pump tubing, and a cap to cap...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-17-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,519
Posted By msmith10
I'm with Dave. The labor of removing and...

I'm with Dave. The labor of removing and re-attaching the cables, at least on my boat, feeding them up through the pedestal, is such that I'd rather spend the couple of hundred dollars for new...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-09-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By msmith10
As Al said, squaring off the facing of the...

As Al said, squaring off the facing of the coupling is very important and I think often overlooked. You'll never be able to align it properly if the face isn't square to the shaft.
Forum: General Interest 09-11-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By msmith10
I wouldn't replace the fuel line without further...

I wouldn't replace the fuel line without further diagnostics. It won't hurt to replace the line, but it may not fix your problem.
You described your shutdown as like electrical but are working on...
Forum: Introductions 08-19-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,240
Posted By msmith10
It may be just an adjustment of the throttle stop...

It may be just an adjustment of the throttle stop screw at the carburetor. Try that first. It's a common misadjustment.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By msmith10
It's very easy to put a T in the block where the...

It's very easy to put a T in the block where the electric oil pressure guage is mounted now then add a mechanical gauge.
Forum: Exhaust System 06-22-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,592
Posted By msmith10
The anti-siphon valve goes between the water exit...

The anti-siphon valve goes between the water exit point on the manifold and the injection point on the exhaust. You loop the hose up as high as you can and put the valve at the top of the loop.
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