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Forum: Electrical 05-05-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By ndutton
I don't know for certain but at least for the era...

I don't know for certain but at least for the era of our boats up to around 1984 when Universal ceased production of the A4 I don't think Catalina ever stopped using the trailer plugs. They were for...
Forum: Electrical 05-05-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
Posted By ndutton
The 10 gauge white wire is the glow plug circuit...

The 10 gauge white wire is the glow plug circuit and I can imagine two different scenarios on how it got on your boat:

By 1982 the sailboat industry had made the shift to diesel engines and I...
Forum: Ignition System 05-04-2020, 12:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,379
Posted By ronstory
Eew... That's Gooey. I would take it apart...

Eew... That's Gooey.

I would take it apart and wipe off the rust you can with a paper towel and then stuff the pieces in a ziplock bag and add vinegar. Check it in 24 hour and if it's not clean...
Forum: Ignition System 05-03-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,379
Posted By thatch
If it were my distributor, I would pull it and...

If it were my distributor, I would pull it and completely clean it, however, before pulling it I would replace the rotor and make a mark showing which direction it is pointed. I would then make two...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-04-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,087
Posted By joe_db
No need - the ether will spray through the flame...

No need - the ether will spray through the flame arrester no problem. A little bit goes a long way too.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-04-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,087
Posted By GregH
Do you seer the air filter sticking out the left...

Do you seer the air filter sticking out the left hand size of the carb? Take that off (easily loosen the machine screw and slide it off) and give a 1-2 sec squirt of ether into the carb from there is...
Forum: Overhaul 09-22-2019, 01:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,530
Posted By Launchpad McQ
I picked up my coworker in the morning and...

I picked up my coworker in the morning and discovered he had recruited yet another willing participant for this exercise in foolishness. In order to protect the names of the guilty, we'll call my...
Forum: Announcements 04-02-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,431
Posted By zellerj
OK here is my speech: I follow a few forums...

OK here is my speech:

I follow a few forums on boats, golf carts, and antique tractors, which are my interests, and these forums are invaluable in gaining insight on how to keep my various toys...
Forum: Electrical 02-19-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,300
Posted By ndutton
Bet you never do that again. One of [boater's]...

Bet you never do that again. One of [boater's] life's lessons.
Forum: Cooling System 02-18-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,808
Posted By alcodiesel
I cut my own. Works fine. No leaks.

I cut my own. Works fine. No leaks.
Forum: Cooling System 02-18-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,808
Posted By Dave Neptune
What your arrow is pointing at is orange RYV...

What your arrow is pointing at is orange RYV sealant to seal the std thermostat gasket. Easily available from our host or any auto parts store. I would recommend using either Permatex #2 or #1 to the...
Forum: Fuel System 07-06-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,838
Posted By lat 64
I have the same setup and agree—you should not...

I have the same setup and agree—you should not have to bypass the OPSS.
Except, as Hanley described, for a failure of that switch.

Russ
Forum: Fuel System 07-05-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,838
Posted By Tim
I am currently using an OPSS with an electric...

I am currently using an OPSS with an electric fuel pump. I do not have a wire from the r terminal on the starter to the fuel pump and have never had to bypass the OPSS to start the engine. There is...
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