Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-12-2014, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
Small leak at oil pressure sender
I'm noticing a small leak (less than a drip a minute, I think) at the oil pressure sender, just behind the fly wheel on the carb side. Has anyone had to troubleshoot this before? Any tips before I...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-11-2014, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
operating temp at riser?
Thanks all; I do have room to drop the riser down an inch so I will do that, but as I was checking it this weekend with an IR temp gun, I was getting a reading above 230 degrees at the high point of...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-08-2014, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
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Forum: Cooling System
08-08-2014, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
Thanks Krazzz, just placed the order. I still...
Thanks Krazzz, just placed the order. I still like my ceramic tile idea (if it works for the space shuttle...) but will give this a shot. It claims to resist direct heat up to 300 degrees and ambient...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-08-2014, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
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Forum: Cooling System
08-08-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
Thermal protection around exhaust riser
Looking for some feedback on a fix here:
I recently engineered a new exhaust riser which is working nicely, however it comes up a bit closer to the underside of the cockpit sole and when running...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-12-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,722
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Forum: Cooling System
04-11-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,722
Overheating now, trying to burp the system
I'm back in the water with two new impellers installed and the engine is overheating. I'm hoping this is just a 'burping' issue but last time I had to drain all the coolant (to do the water jacket...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-11-2013, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,751
same issue
Art, I just dealt with the same issue and couldn't find a 5/16 x 24 clevis with 1/2" jaws for my shifting arm. The closest I could come was 7/16th jaws, fortunately I had access to a big grinding...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-01-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,722
Thanks guys! I think I'll leave the belt sander...
Thanks guys! I think I'll leave the belt sander in the workshop for now...
The replacement impellor was ordered directly from Moyer and matches the old one so in this case I don't think there was a...
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Forum: Cooling System
03-31-2013, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,722
Impeller questions for 202 pump (FWC)
Hello,
I'm replacing the impeller on my Oberdorfer 202 pump and as you can see from the picture, the new impeller is sticking out a bit. Is this normal or do I just not have the shaft seated all the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-24-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,714
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-24-2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,714
Connectors for Shifting Cables
Hello all,
I'm replacing the shift cable on my 1975 C&C 33; the cable itself is fine but due to my lack of maintenance the clevis-type connector seized at the shifting arm. No amount of PB Blaster...
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-27-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-27-2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-26-2012, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
Done, mostly
Finished assembling the riser over the weekend, got it installed yesterday and just need a new section of hose to run from the heat exchanger to finish it off.
In response to the posts about...
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-15-2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-15-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
picture
Nothing a little duct tape and a few hose clamps can't fix...
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-15-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
Sourcing pipe for the hot section
I got the hot section off the manifold today. I will post pictures shortly - it was a mess! The riser section (someone had plumbed in an actual riser) cracked in half in a tapped it on a cinderblock....
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-11-2012, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
Drain antifreeze first?
Hoping to get started on this today. I guess this is a dumb question, but I will need to drain the coolant from the system before I remove the hot section from the end of the manifold, yes?
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-07-2012, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
We'll see...
Ok, thanks everyone. If I can't get my deposit back (to facilitate staying at a local yard) I might have to try the tin can/duct tape method!
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-06-2012, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,844
Temporary fix for ruptured hot section?
Did a routine inspection of my engine Sunday after a brief sail that ended with about 25 minutes of motoring. There was indication of water dripping down from the hot (wrapped) section of the exhaust...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2012, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 20,909
UPDATE! No spark...maybe a coil issue?
Finally got the time to do some more detailed diagnosis here. Those of you who were suggesting a coil issue might be in the money.
I can now confirm that I'm getting no spark when I try to restart...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 20,909
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