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Forum: Cooling System 01-14-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By CRUX
Cleaned up the scale and installed studs along...

Cleaned up the scale and installed studs along with a new side plate.
Forum: Cooling System 11-22-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By CRUX
Yea, for obvious cost savings, and the fact that...

Yea, for obvious cost savings, and the fact that there's plenty of thread left, I was hoping to use that kit over buying 4 of the kits with the backing plates.
Forum: Cooling System 11-21-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By CRUX
Another side plate leak

Hey all.

Removed the side plate to repair a leak that the PO let go for what looks like a long time.

One bolt head was disintegrated, but managed to get out the other 7 with the help of some...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Posted By CRUX
Spinning stud on motor mount

Hi All,

In attempting to refine my engine alignment, I ran into an issue with the rear starboard engine mount stud spinning.

I am trying to avoid hauling the engine again to replace this mount...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-07-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By CRUX
I had similar restarting issues. Started first...

I had similar restarting issues. Started first time every time cold. Once it had ran, it would only restart after multiple cranks with the throttle wide open and no choke.

Ended up being the float...
Forum: Announcements 06-03-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 64,129
Posted By CRUX
I've used navionics exclusively on an iPad (with...

I've used navionics exclusively on an iPad (with paper as backups) to cruise the northeast for the past 7 years. Works great for me. Is accurate, intuitive and dependable in my experience.

Only...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By CRUX
I'm not sure if it has any relevance, but I used...

I'm not sure if it has any relevance, but I used to have trouble starting a SECOND time as well. First cold start fired up first time everytime, second start I would have to open the throttle...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-16-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Successfully finished the job yesterday and the...

Successfully finished the job yesterday and the engine is back installed! Running like a top. Splash date is May 8.

Very thankful for the amount of room in the C30's, couldn't imagine doing the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-06-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
It was a thin slab of scaled

It was a thin slab of scaled
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-06-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Making progress. Old pan is off. Only one broken...

Making progress. Old pan is off. Only one broken bolt, hoping to be able to turn it out with some vice grips.

Sourced my "new" pan, prepping for painting now.

Doing this job in the cabin, glad...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-01-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Un-related to the oil pan, I have some deep...

Un-related to the oil pan, I have some deep scaling on the on all sides of the water jacket side plate. So deep that I am definitely wary to start chipping away. The pictures don't do it justice.

...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-23-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
I was able to find a used oil pan in MA, about a...

I was able to find a used oil pan in MA, about a 3 hour drive each way. 100$. The seller sent me these pics today and I'm planning on driving there this Saturday to pick it up.

I'd assume most...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-16-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Will do, thanks.

Will do, thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-13-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Yea I'm going to replace the pan. Obviously...

Yea I'm going to replace the pan.

Obviously oil pan gasket, but what other gaskets will I need for this job?

Which gaskets would you recommend using permatex on..if any?

I believe the pan...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-13-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Found it! Seems to be sleeping through a small...

Found it! Seems to be sleeping through a small “crack” about an inch and a quarter long in the side of the pan under where the water pump is mounted. I guess the PO let a water pump leak for a bit...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-12-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Yes that is too bad Mo! Could always use an extra...

Yes that is too bad Mo! Could always use an extra set of eyes.

There is oil still in the pan, and I have it blocked up on an incline close to how it sits on the motor mounts. I’ll try the heat...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-12-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
After finding all that deep scale on the rear...

After finding all that deep scale on the rear underside of the oil pan, I decided to haul the engine up into the cabin for anticipation of swapping the pan out.

I chiseled the scale, wire brushed...
Forum: Introductions 02-10-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,077
Posted By CRUX
The boat looks great. Some impressive refit work...

The boat looks great. Some impressive refit work on the A4 and the boat itself.

You stopped at some great anchorages. Mattituck being my favorite. Its a nice 40 mile hop from me on the way out of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-31-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Got down to the boat today with the new...

Got down to the boat today with the new endoscopic camera. Got a few pics, but because of really low temp, the battery died very quickly.

Heavy scaling under the oil pan on the rear starboard...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-30-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By CRUX
Oil leak while winterized

Hi All,

So I noticed oil in my bilge of my catalina 30 last weekend. Checked the dipstick and the oil level was just at the Low mark. I placed cardboard underneath to try to pinpoint where the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-20-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By CRUX
Thanks for these additional Ideas, I'll look into...

Thanks for these additional Ideas, I'll look into them.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-20-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By CRUX
Update: I leaned out the idle mixture as...

Update:

I leaned out the idle mixture as lean as she would run reliably. Smooth at 600 rpms. Immediate throttle response all the way up to 2400 rpms in gear. Still a ton of gasoline pooling in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-15-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By CRUX
Indigo, yes I have replaced the needle valve, the...

Indigo, yes I have replaced the needle valve, the seat and the gasket.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By CRUX
Thanks Dave, having a hard time picturing it...

Thanks Dave, having a hard time picturing it without the carb in front of me but I will look into that!

If this dimple hole is not a perfect circle as you are saying, should I use a hole-punch,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By CRUX
The float is set to be parallel with the carb...

The float is set to be parallel with the carb body when it's upside down. I would consider it perfectly level.

I am backing the idle mixture screw out as I am making it leaner.

I will check...
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