Thanks guys, yea you're probably right. Ok another thing to fix. It does look like old galvanized plumbers pipe. I'll go find a place to get some black iron and replace it. Everyone, thanks for your help.
One for the books - first time A4 owner - Pulling Hair!
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For sure, if you are in an area to get the supplies it takes half a day to gear it up. Take care on the cast iron if you need to heat and remove studs. That whole manifold should come out of the boat with the pipe on it...it does on mine although tight. I cut the hose, buy a new one and remove the 3 nuts holding the manifold on the block. Move it to the side and pull the whole thing into the boat with exhaust on it. Make sure you have a good riser...no short cuts, no straight run...look at what you have and if that was working well replace it to a tee. More problems are created due to incorrect exhaust than you can shake a stick at.Mo
"Odyssey"
1976 C&C 30 MKI
The pessimist complains about the wind.
The optimist expects it to change.
The realist adjusts the sails.
...Sir William Arthur Ward.
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If you suffer the fiberglass itch, remedies are a hot shower, as hot as you can stand it and Bonne Bell Ten-0-Six Deep Pore Cleanser.Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others
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... and not all heat wrap is the same. Modern stuff is much less itchy than the "classic" heat wrap variety.
This is what I used and was a night and day comparison to rewrap I did with the typical stuff from the local yard 3 years ago.
IMO, I also think the above wrap looks better plus I used these stainless straps for attachment.
Amazing deals on this 25Pk Cable Ties 12In Stainless Steel at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
YMMV, don't be itchy and good luck.Thanks,
Ron
Portland, OR
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Originally posted by ronstory View Post... and not all heat wrap is the same. Modern stuff is much less itchy than the "classic" heat wrap variety.
One of my kids finally told me that I either changed the wrap or they stopped coming sailing. Got the good stuff (our host sells it) and problem solved.
Hope that helps,
Peter
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Originally posted by ronstory View PostRC
Cool! I have never seen heat wrap with the foil backing before. Had I know, I would have used that, since the foil will be even better at keeping the particulates at bay.
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