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I'm in the market also.  Did you see the full custom Bimini on Catalina Direct?  I think $1250.

I was quoted by a local canvas shop here a sunbrella canvas custom for ~$1700, no frame.

Ron, yes I think welding an option but I felt better about replacing since in 2 pieces.

Does anyone have the air silencer pictured above?  I cannot figure out how to open it in order to clean and replace the filter. 

Thanks

Here it is

Picking up on an old post of mine, I finally ordered and received the bracket as pictured by Ken above.  I think it is the wrong bracket as my old one was not offset like this new one.  I think I can still get it to work but I need to lengthen the fuel hose connecting the internal filter to the injector.  Does anyone know the replacement spec of that hose and any issues I should be aware of when changing that out?

Also, how does the silencer open so that I can install the new air filter?  I unscrewed the top but doesn't seem to want to open.

Thank you.

Kevin, yes included a $900 install.  I will either buy the AB as you suggest or buy a temporary portable fridge until I can buy the AB.

In the meantime, Paul, are you happy with the forward settee install?  Does the compressor noise bother you?  I like this location much better than the stern locker install.

Thanks for your help.

Rich

I have an original  Adler Barbour CU100 in the boat that doesn't work and has a leak.  The PO left a replacement unit in the boat new in box uninstalled:  Compact #2001 Air Cooled Refrigeration System w/O-Shaped Evaporator | Isotherm U125X000R11111AB.

I had a tech come by, recommended that I replace with another AB CU 100 unit with an evaporator for the low low price of $4,000.

Well, I can't do that, but I was wondering if anyone on this forum knows why I can't just use the free one left behind on the boat.  Tech notes were:

"The isotherm system probably won't satisfy that box, as it's a pretty small system. I'd put an Adler Barbour back in or a SeaFrost if they don't need the little freezer bin"

Appreciate any insight here.

Rich

Greg, I just went through a beginning to end investigation (also incorrectly assumed fuel pump) of my fuel starvation problem.  You can follow that just a few lines down from your posting called something like "fuel pump fail".  For mine, it was gunk in the line at the secondary filter (i think).  Anyway, I started at the tank and removed the pickup to make sure it was not clogged, then to Racor (replaced and checked in and out), then pulled the line connected to the secondary fuel filter and ran the pump and it spit out the culprit into a bucket with a few cups of diesel.  Changed the secondary filter.  Took a few tries to start after that but then started right up.  My guess would be either in the tank at pickup or a blockage at the secondary. 

Ron, it seems that way.  I am getting better at troubleshooting with all of your help, but clearly a long way to go.

I just couldn't get through my head how that junk could get through my (new)racor 10 and end up clogging the end of the hose to secondary filter. 

Thank you both.  I will order the filter as a start.  P/N#301049 if anyone looking for it for M35.

As you can tell still getting to know my boat.  I see there is a silencer on my M-35.  Shouldn't there be an air filter in there?  It is and has been empty.  I suppose after a filter goes in I can work on routing the breather in there?

Thanks.

The good news is that I am back up and running.  Thank you all for your input.  The bad news is that I am not EXACTLY sure why, lol.

I started at the tank with the pickup, then to the Racor (changed to new), the pump (new), then to the secondary filter.  When I pulled the hose and ran the pump, it dumped some debris in the container that I was using.  I don't know how this got through the racor but there it was.  I changed the secondary filter, reconnected everything, ran the pump for a bit to bleed and after a few tries, she started right up.  Ran for 20 minutes at idle, at 2000, and in and out of gear.  Sounded better than ever and started up faster than ever.  Upon changing the secondary filter, I noticed that that bracket was completely broken (discussed at some length on this forum many times).  In reading past forum entries, these brackets from Westebeke went from being free, to $22.00 to now $65 + shipping.  That is some inflation.

Thanks again!

Also, no extension hose on my pickup.  Do I need this?

Update, the pickup tube looked fine, no screen, and I was able to blow through with no resistance. Fuel level checked manually and confirmed 3/4 ish full.  I then took off the racor that I just replaced 2 weeks ago and it seemed overly flooded with fuel, not the usual amount that comes out when I change the filter.  I couldn't unscrew the water separator bowl so I couldn't replace it yet but I will try that next.  What are the chances that it is backing up at the secondary filter and not getting through to the engine, with fuel being pushed back to the primary?  I'll try Kyle's advice and see if I can get a clean stream into another container at the secondary filter.

I will check, but I bought (gulp) and installed a new tank from Catalina Direct 2 seasons ago due to a tank leak.  I cannot recall if the pickup is new with the new unit or I used the old pickup.  I don't recall reusing the old one. 

Thanks, I will check the pickup this weekend.  The filter change was identical to the last, and new fuel (due to brand new tank) was 2 seasons ago. 

Appreciate your help.

Rich