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Forum: Ignition System 05-14-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,515
Posted By ndutton
Take care here. Under no circumstances do you...

Take care here. Under no circumstances do you want air blowing into the engine space. For safety reasons the flow must draw air out of the space and safely overboard to be replaced by fresh air via...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,680
Posted By Brent W
Progress

So I took valves, nuts, bolts, head, valve cover, manifold and cleaned them up with brass wire brush in my dremel

I had to cut the pipe at the exhaust flange, then I beat the remaining pipe out of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,680
Posted By ndutton
That is a water jacketed exhaust elbow and...

That is a water jacketed exhaust elbow and depending on the configuration of the internal passages it's possible there was some residual water left inside after you removed the water hose resulting...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-19-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,097
Posted By edwardc
My bilge blower is louder than my engine!

My bilge blower is louder than my engine!
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-18-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,097
Posted By roadnsky
My slip neighbor (Diesel) still thinks my bilge...

My slip neighbor (Diesel) still thinks my bilge pump is running when I start my engine. :p
Forum: Specialty Tools 05-21-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,613
Posted By ndutton
Yeah, that works. HD has this one too ...

Yeah, that works. HD has this one too
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-15-psi-1-10-Increment-Gas-Test-Gauge-94352/100180536

The test is of the water jacket, not the combustion chamber so the...
Forum: Cooling System 05-16-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,571
Posted By lat 64
Welcome Christopher, Not much about the pump...

Welcome Christopher,

Not much about the pump I can add to what these gentlemen said except; yea, take it out to work on it at home on the bench. plus, get a clear understanding of the pump from...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-03-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,372
Posted By ndutton
I think a pressure test of the cooling system is...

I think a pressure test of the cooling system is in order and if it fails, smaller isolated pressure tests to follow (block, manifold). You may be able to find the area of the problem before taking...
Forum: General Interest 04-13-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,032
Posted By ndutton
If it were my boat I wouldn't care how C&C...

If it were my boat I wouldn't care how C&C installed it. Now that it's mine and has already shown itself to be a problem I'd make it right.

Unrelated side story: my daughter had a ticket on a...
Forum: General Interest 04-12-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,032
Posted By ndutton
Based on very few C&C manufactured boats I've...

Based on very few C&C manufactured boats I've seen personally my opinion of their build quality isn't that great but that may be unfair due to a microscopic sample size. I think their designs are...
Forum: Electrical 01-13-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,293
Posted By ndutton
My unsolicited opinion of those fancy battery...

My unsolicited opinion of those fancy battery monitors is they're designed to separate you from your money. Remember, all we're trying to do is charge a simple battery. This can get out of hand...
Forum: General Interest 11-20-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,935
Posted By Skywalker
engine stall

Hi guys. Haven't been around much this summer. Been caring for my ill, 91 year old father.

Sailed the boat to the yacht club for winter, in water storage. West wind, 15-20, on the nose of...
Forum: General Interest 09-02-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,902
Posted By GregH
Did you find the engine?? :D

Did you find the engine?? :D
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-22-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,845
Posted By ndutton
I'm leaning towards John's earlier thoughts. I'm...

I'm leaning towards John's earlier thoughts. I'm not so sure you're overheating.

It seems the assumption is a 300° hot section is excessive and although I've never measured one, I don't think...
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