Forum: Catalina
10-19-2010, 09:06 AM
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Nipple
Thanks Shawn,
Will do.
Chief
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Forum: Catalina
10-18-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Acid
Bill & Stan,
With the speed the engine was overheating, I knew I had serious blockages.
So I did use it straight out of the bottle, but only for this time.
I hope I did not cause too much...
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Forum: Catalina
10-18-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Update and success!
Guys here is an update to hopefully a resolved issue.
I purchased a new MMI bypass kit to replace the old ball valve bypass on the engine and replaced all the hoses. The old hoses were dry rotting. ...
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Forum: Catalina
09-23-2010, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Ball Valve
Jerry & Shawn,
Thanks for the advice. I believe this is the only ball valve on the boat. Ken from MMI said that some people did this years ago, so it proably is shot. All the thru-hull valves are...
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Forum: Catalina
09-23-2010, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I intent to do a...
Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I intent to do a full strip down of the hoses and fittings this weekend. Last weekend we were getting water out of the exhaust, but it was infrequent with the by-pass...
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Forum: Catalina
09-21-2010, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Update
Well, we when down this weekend, started the engine and brought it up to op temp around 150-165 and started closing the by-pass. The temp was slowly rising so I completely closed the by-pass. She was...
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Forum: Catalina
09-14-2010, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
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Forum: Catalina
09-13-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Update
Guys,
After changing the thermostat this weekend she is still running hot. At the dock at 1200 RPM she was running 190-200 deg. I tested the thermostat prior to installation and it was working...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-11-2010, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,833
Flush
Bill,
Be sure to throughly flush the head and all the jackets in the block!
Also do yourself a favor now and change the thermostat. I just changed my head gasket two months ago, while I cleaned &...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-10-2010, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,243
Hanley, that sounds like a plan!
I know this...
Hanley, that sounds like a plan!
I know this weekend when I change my thermostat I plan on using never- sieze on the bolts when I replace them. I should have done that when I replaced the Head...
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Forum: Catalina
09-10-2010, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
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Forum: Introductions
09-08-2010, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,414
A few things to check
Dave,
I'm no expert, but I have had simular issues.
It is either the valves of head gasket.
Check the plug condition upon removal. They can tell you a story. Are the wet or dry?
You should be...
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Forum: Catalina
09-08-2010, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Grease
Art,
One of guys at the dock said to use vaseline gelly but I would go with the lithium grease. After all if you have a grease cup, it keeps the bearing in good shape. I do not think it will harm...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-08-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,287
Head Gasket
Barry,
Welcome to the forum!
I had the same problem a few months ago on my newly aquired '81 Catalina C30 (30HP A4). I believe my previous owner may have overheated the engiine and fatigued the...
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Forum: Catalina
09-08-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Temp
BS
Mine also will not get up to full throttle. I usually run at 1800 RPM with 150 deg and get around 6 knots depending on the current.
This may be a good question to take a poll on.:rolleyes:
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Forum: Catalina
09-08-2010, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Art thanks for that suggestion.
When we changed...
Art thanks for that suggestion.
When we changed the head gasket a few months ago, I did flush it out good and tested the thermostat. It was tarnished but tested fine. I will do the vinegar and test...
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Forum: Catalina
09-08-2010, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Update
This weekend we inspected the sea strainer and it was clear.
Then I pulled the back plate off the water pump and inspected the impeller.
It also looked great. I turned it over while my wife watched...
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Forum: Catalina
08-30-2010, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Yes I do have a separate toggle switch next to...
Yes I do have a separate toggle switch next to the key for the blower. I also have another small bank of swiches in the cabin that allows power to the cockpit. I believe when these are shut off, it...
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Forum: Catalina
08-30-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
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Forum: Catalina
08-30-2010, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
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Forum: Catalina
08-30-2010, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 28,853
Overheated
After changing our head gasket a few months ago, everything was running great! Yesterday the temp was normal until we were coming into the channel and I saw the temp gauge was buried at 225. I...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-23-2010, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 32,193
Looking better
TRB,
Wow, what a great tread. A wealth of information from many experienced A4 mechanics. The engine is looking better than your first pics. Don't forget, if your want your engine to operate at it's...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-20-2010, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 32,193
Been there!
Hi trb,
Having been there a couple months ago, I totally agree with the recent threads. After diagoising the blown head gasket we decided we needed to remove the head. I also cannot over stress the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-28-2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,418
Success!
Guys,
Everything worked out great! We re-launched her on Friday afternoon after painting the bottom, changing the name and replacing the zincs. The next morning we went to work on the head gasket....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,418
Two it is.
Thanks guys for all the info. We will be putting the two gaskets onboard. He is easy to try new things and will give this Chief a hard time. I will fill you in after this weekend. Thanks again....
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