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Forum: Electrical 03-16-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By mhinnc
Fuel Gauge Replacement - Ohms?

The original fuel gauge on our '72 C&C 30 MkI has finally met its end. To match a replacement with the sender, would I not just ensure the tank is filled and check the Ohms across the sending unit...
Forum: Fuel System 10-23-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,850
Posted By mhinnc
If a fuel flow meter shows low but otherwise all...

If a fuel flow meter shows low but otherwise all else looks normal, you may want to check for a restricted flow at the fuel cut off valve (if one exists) at the tank.

I was having the stalling...
Forum: Fuel System 10-16-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By mhinnc
Threaded brass fittings at tank - tape them?

Should threaded brass fuel fittings be taped? 3 connections: tank to on/off valve, on/off valve to flared copper fuel line. Thanks for any/all help.
Forum: Cooling System 03-22-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,311
Posted By mhinnc
T-Stat Gasket

I'm about to install a new thermostat and gasket. There wasn't a gasket in place when the old one was removed (liquid gasket material was used.) Is the gasket installed above or beneath the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-20-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By mhinnc
The 'thumb test' proposed by Don Moyer was the...

The 'thumb test' proposed by Don Moyer was the method of finding the low (to no) compression in #1.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-19-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By mhinnc
What numbers would you think not to be 'suspect'?...

What numbers would you think not to be 'suspect'? What should be the higher range in forward? 3k is best I remember from October. May have been less. I've limited experience with the A4.

The...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-17-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By mhinnc
RPM Drops In Forward

The last time out the RPMs were 'normal', we could get 3000 RPM in forward. A couple of months went by before we could take the boat out again. No changes to motor/drive train during that time. ...
Forum: General Interest 09-24-2022, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By mhinnc
RPMs Reduced When Forward Gear Engaged

A4 in a 1972 C&C 30. In neutral motor runs as expected 3000+ RPM. Backed out of slip today okay, didn't notice a draw down of RPMs. Put trans in forward with throttle pushed up to gain headway,...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-19-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By mhinnc
Dave, would you happen to know what, if any,...

Dave, would you happen to know what, if any, problems might show up with water getting to the bolt? Or is the bolt normally exposed to water in the manifold? The manifold is from Moyer and shipped...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-19-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By mhinnc
Water leaking around exhaust manifold bolt

The exhaust manifold was replaced last year just after we bought the boat due to corrosion on the older manifold which left a small hole near the aft part of the manifold.

Previous to our...
Forum: Fuel System 06-19-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By mhinnc
Found the problem.

A brief discussion with Ken lead to a solution. There was a bit of air in the fuel line upstream (between the fuel pump and gas tank). I attached a portable marine jerry can hose - with inline...
Forum: Fuel System 06-14-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By mhinnc
Dave, Thank you for the info.

Dave,
Thank you for the info.
Forum: Fuel System 06-14-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By mhinnc
I did use an auxiliary tank (outboard tank) with...

I did use an auxiliary tank (outboard tank) with a three way valve before the fuel tank was cleaned (because of a tremendous amount of debris in the fuel from the tank). And that did work. I've...
Forum: Fuel System 06-14-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By mhinnc
Just pulled the dipstick. No odor of gasoline at...

Just pulled the dipstick. No odor of gasoline at all. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Fuel System 06-14-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By mhinnc
Fuel pump seems to work...BUT...

Problem: Fuel isn't getting to carb.
Steps I've taken:

- Gas tank was professionally cleaned and several gallons of clean gas placed into tank. The bottom of the gas tank sits 1 ft above and 3...
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