Wack the side of the pump with a wrench. On my first trip, ten years ago, with my 1990 C30, my original pump failed. I thought I'd run out of fuel. Luckily, I'd already had purchased towing insurance. Anyway, after a lot of testing I just replaced it and never had a further problem. The "whack" would keep it running about five minutes.
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Main Message Board / Re: Cutting a semi-circular hole in the deck off edge of existing hole
June 12, 2025, 05:23:31 AM
Agree with Alex
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#3
Main Message Board / Re: Removing and re-finishing the binnacle
February 14, 2025, 05:15:03 AM
Check the bushings on your idler pulleys. They should be upgraded to stainless. There was an issue on older boats.
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#4
Main Message Board / Re: Upside down clevis pins?
February 08, 2025, 05:50:43 AM
It's hard to see, but is there a washer under that cotter pin?
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#5
Main Message Board / Re: Water ingress in fore peak
November 23, 2024, 05:55:53 AM
Check/replace the anchor locker drain hose?
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#6
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
November 11, 2024, 05:17:00 AM
What about dropping some food coloring in one of the tanks?
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#7
Main Message Board / Re: Remove and replace inclinometer
September 27, 2024, 05:27:10 AM
You might look into getting some adhesive release too for cleanup after you remove it.
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#8
Main Message Board / Re: Overheating question
July 13, 2024, 05:02:18 AM
I rented a radiator pressure tester from a general large rental shop (many years ago).
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#9
Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses
July 13, 2024, 04:58:32 AM
Don't assume they're both the same length, measure both individually. One of mine was an inch different than the other.
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#10
Main Message Board / Re: Shore Power Circuit Breaker Location on 1987 C34
May 16, 2024, 03:41:07 AM
Tom - On a boat of your vintage, CTY didn't install a separate breaker (from the panel) closer to the shore power receptacle as specified in in current ABYC standards.
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#11
Main Message Board / Re: Need Help with “A tach issue” - The title that keeps on giving…
February 15, 2024, 05:17:13 AM
RE: Starting with shore power on
You can send excessive voltage to the glow plugs with the shore power on. I managed to burn out a couple once.
Craig
You can send excessive voltage to the glow plugs with the shore power on. I managed to burn out a couple once.
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#12
Main Message Board / Re: K75 motor mounts.
January 13, 2024, 05:55:58 AM
I expoxied some small dowels in the original hole and redrilled without moving the engine. It was over 12 years ago, so I don't remember the whole project.
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#13
Main Message Board / Re: replacing transducers and display(s)
January 10, 2024, 05:50:15 AM
For your depth and speed, get at NMEA2000 tri-ducer that will interface with multiple manufacturers. There's another thread from just a short while ago that addressed wind indicators.
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#14
Main Message Board / Re: bad starter?
September 02, 2023, 05:24:37 AM
There can be a dead spot in the starter solenoid, I had one back in the day on my '63 Chevrolet. Very inconvenient when the ferry lands and you're ready to unload. I'd also look at the engine ground lug's connection to the wiring. If it's still original equipment, I'd suggest upgrading the factory 4 gauge to 2 gauge and solder the lugs if you can.
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#15
Main Message Board / Re: Paper Chart Books for Gulf Islands/Strait of Georgia?
August 20, 2023, 06:37:25 AM
Take a ferry ride to Seattle and visit Fisheries Supply at the north end of Lake Union. They should have all the charts you need. I haven't stopped in there recently, but West Marine here in Anacortes should be stocked with them as well (if you're coming up Saratoga Passage on your way north).
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