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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 06-12-2011, 05:04 PM
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Views: 4,354
Posted By Dave O
Late Model Carb. $90

Late model carb for sale. Lightly used 3 seasons. Purchased new from Moyer Marine in 2008. Should be in perfect working order. Please see my post re. "rough idle". I just purchased a new carb....
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-12-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,849
Posted By Dave O
I've solved the problem my retracing each of my...

I've solved the problem my retracing each of my spring tune-up steps and reversing the process.

Removed the new plugs and replaced with old ones. No improvement but I checked the compression just...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-11-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,849
Posted By Dave O
Still Not Working

Hello everyone

I received my new carb from Moyer Marine and installed it today. Installation went fine but no improvement in results at all.

As a quick summary, following spring tune-up...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,849
Posted By Dave O
Hello everyone: Thank you for your...

Hello everyone:

Thank you for your suggestions.

Today I removed the main passage plug and pumped fuel through the carb.
It was a bit cloudly with one larger particle. I repeated the process...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,849
Posted By Dave O
Diagnosis Rough Idle/Surging ... Carb ?

Hi I hope someone can help with this. I've reviewed the archives and there seem to be a lot of possible solutions ... some of which are very time consuming. If I could isolate this down to the top...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-18-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,767
Posted By Dave O
I have a C&C 29 Mark I which had the original 2...

I have a C&C 29 Mark I which had the original 2 blade prop when I bought the boat 4 years ago. The shaft is offset .

With the two blade prop, prop walk was severe. Getting enough way on in...
Forum: Cooling System 04-19-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,379
Posted By Dave O
I would like to know more about it. I replace...

I would like to know more about it. I replace the impeller every season just to avoid any problems. So if a new impeller is an issue it defeats that purpose and costs time, money and peace-of-mind.
Forum: General Interest 01-01-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,605
Posted By Dave O
I'm reviving this thread as I'm finally ready to...

I'm reviving this thread as I'm finally ready to replace the instrument panel on my C&C 29 Mark I as a winter project.

I plan to replace all the original gauges with Isspro through MM. However,...
Forum: Cooling System 11-11-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,190
Posted By Dave O
Thank you 67corv. That's great. MSAuntry...

Thank you 67corv. That's great.

MSAuntry ... appreciate the comment. Unfortunately, that bit of bulkhead you see will line up the strainer and it's support plate exactly in front of the water...
Forum: Cooling System 11-09-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,190
Posted By Dave O
Raw Water Strainer

This winter I'm adding a 3/4" Groco raw water strainer to my A4 between the thru hull and water pump. Unfortunately it will be a bit difficult to mount. There is no convenient bulkhead or panel to...
Forum: General Interest 07-16-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,774
Posted By Dave O
Why not just buy it from Moyer Marine? I'm...

Why not just buy it from Moyer Marine?

I'm in Canada also (Toronto), and I get a lot of value with limited cost from this site. So for the occasional expense like MMO, I think it's good value in...
Forum: Electrical 07-01-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By Dave O
I would seriously question the first two readings...

I would seriously question the first two readings 13.6 volts engine off and 12.74 volts engine running. If anything it should be the other way around. If there is any question about the meter (I...
Forum: Polls 06-25-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 54,855
Posted By Dave O
Here is a post I made June 1. Here is...

Here is a post I made June 1.



Here is a quick update on the results of installing an Indigo 3 blade prop on my C&C 29 Mark I. The principal reason for doing so was to improve handling near the...
Forum: Fuel System 06-22-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,389
Posted By Dave O
I agree completely and especially ... "You have...

I agree completely and especially ... "You have to pick your battles, and this was one I decided to avoid. I never regretted it."

I have the old carb in a box in the basement and I will rebuild it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-21-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,762
Posted By Dave O
Yes through the impeller and the pump. You catch...

Yes through the impeller and the pump. You catch the discharge after the exhaust and before it hits the lake (if you can), for environmental reasons.There are some detailed instructions in the...
Forum: General Interest 06-19-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,030
Posted By Dave O
If anyone has a complete photo of just the...

If anyone has a complete photo of just the seacock, raw water strainer and tubing that leads from each to the impeller (pump) that would be great for me.

I need to add a 3/4" raw water strainer...
Forum: General Interest 06-19-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,030
Posted By Dave O
A quick note concerning the size of your new...

A quick note concerning the size of your new thruhull and seacock. I replaced both this spring.

On my C&C 29 the old thru hull and gate valve were 1/2". I searched high and low for a new proper...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-18-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,011
Posted By Dave O
I was in exactly the same position 3 seasons ago...

I was in exactly the same position 3 seasons ago with my new boat. For me, the Atomic 4 was pretty much the same as old Ford engines I worked on while going to college in the early 1980's, so I had...
Forum: General Interest 06-16-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,605
Posted By Dave O
These panels look great and I really appreciate...

These panels look great and I really appreciate the ideas. I have done a lot of engine tune-up and deck work on my C&C 29 Mark I during the past two summers and winters, and the instrument panel is...
Forum: General Interest 06-15-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,605
Posted By Dave O
Very nice panel Rigs ... thanks.

Very nice panel Rigs ... thanks.
Forum: General Interest 06-15-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,605
Posted By Dave O
New Instrument Panel

I have a C&C 29 Mark I and a photo of the existing instrument panel is attached. The panel is on the starboard side of the cockpit about knee high.

The panel has several shortcomings not least of...
Forum: Cooling System 06-14-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,345
Posted By Dave O
Install Location ... New Raw Water Filter

Can anyone recommend a preferred location for installation of a new raw water intake filter?

In the spring I replaced an old 1/2" raw water intake thru hull and gate valve with a new Groco 3/4"...
Forum: General Interest 06-10-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,308
Posted By Dave O
Sastanley: I'll let you know how things work...

Sastanley:

I'll let you know how things work out c/with tach readings. I don't have one now but plan to install a tach over the next month (see another thread re. ease of installing a tach) so...
Forum: General Interest 06-09-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,308
Posted By Dave O
Mark It's in open water. The photo of the...

Mark

It's in open water. The photo of the old prop does not show this, but the shaft is at a fairly significant angle or offset from the centerline of the boat.

Dave
Forum: General Interest 06-03-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,030
Posted By Dave O
I sail in Lake Ontario (Port Credit) and I'm...

I sail in Lake Ontario (Port Credit) and I'm frequently surprised by the amount of "junk" on the surface of the water. I only hope that what I see on the surface is not what is flowing through the...
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