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#511
Main Message Board / Re: Napa Fuel Pump
September 07, 2012, 04:17:49 PM
Thanks,  Yes my pump is on the engine side.  Giving me no trouble. It did not look square but I will go back and also check the 601-1074 mentioned in the notes.
Thanks,
Paul
#512
Main Message Board / Napa Fuel Pump
September 07, 2012, 08:19:19 AM
After reading all of the problems with the fuel pump, I thought it my be a good idea to carry a spare.  Went to Napa today and they still have the pump 610-1051, cost today about $50.  It comes with an in line filter.  Do you need this filter? 
Thanks for the input.
Paul
#513
Main Message Board / Re: Fuel Lines
August 28, 2012, 05:04:21 PM
Thanks for all the input. 
Paul
#514
Main Message Board / Fuel Lines
August 28, 2012, 12:58:14 PM
I have replaced all of my hoses, exhaust, water and engine.  This fall I would like to replaced the fuel lines.  Is there a difference between gasoline line and diesel?
Thanks for the input.
Paul
#515
I had my injectors rebuild 2 years ago.  A very significant difference in vibration and noise. 
Paul
#516
Main Message Board / Re: Holding Tank Second Vent
April 14, 2012, 04:26:12 AM
A brief addition.  I also changed the water tank vent.  Filled all holes with epoxy and then moved the opening gate forward so that it was more at mid ship. Note the rectangular foot print on the support stanchion.  This was changed to cover the vent hole.
#517
Main Message Board / Re: Holding Tank Second Vent
April 11, 2012, 04:23:39 AM
Bob,  I stayed with the existing size.  The thru hull is about 8'' to 12" below the rub rail, as high as I could get it before the pump out hose no longer would flex to allow for a thru hull.  I did not want the hose showing in the cabin.  The vent  is only used to let gas out.  The only time that air travels down this vent is during pump out.
Paul
#518
Main Message Board / Re: Holding Tank Second Vent
April 09, 2012, 03:13:54 AM
Why 2 vents?  As Peggy has noted that we need a good vent that works.  A 2 vent system is a good idea but has not addressed the problem, the original vent is not working as it should.  The problem as I see it:
1. the old vent has 4  90 degree angles
2. the opening in the stanchion is small and prone to filling with water and dirt
3. the 2nd 90 degree angle after leaving the tank forces the hose to dip down below the top of the holding tank and acts as a trap
To correct the problem, I did the following:
1. took out the 2 corner panels that hide the pump out, vent line( 4 screws in each set)
2. removed the old vent line
3. checked out the space and how I could get a new thru hull next to the pump out hose behind these panels.( about 1'  from the deck) marked this spot.
4. took off the old pump out hose and put my new thru hull fitting in place
5. at this time I also drilled a new 1" hole in the storage bin at a 45 degree angle for the new vent hose.  This was to keep the vent line from dipping down.
6. replaced all the hoses with new, tested the vent system to be sure that it drained back into the tank.  Replaced all parts.  Worked great last season.
PS:  My previous boat was an Irwin 34 with a vent system that travel about 14 ft with numerous low spots.  Constant blockage.
Paul
#519
Main Message Board / Re: Rebedding the keel stub
April 09, 2012, 02:33:41 AM
I have used Valvoline: Brake Parts Cleaner.  It works great on grease and diesel fuel, used it when I spilled a little changing the fuel filter.  Finished cleaning with hot water and a good degreaser soap. I think that I would also pressure wash it with hot water after I was all done.  Keep us informed.
#520
Main Message Board / Re: Holding Tank Second Vent
April 02, 2012, 04:55:30 AM
Hi Ken, I changed my vent line last year from the stanchion to a thru hull.  The problem we had was that the vent in the stanchion seemed to plug easily.  Used a small hand pump to clean it out.  I took the stanchion off and noted that the small diameter in the base of the stanchion.  I filled all the holes and ordered new stanchions so that I could move the gate more to mid ship position.  We have always used odorless in our boat and motor home.  Never had problems with odors.
#521
Hi Steve, we have 4 trojan batteries plus a starting battery.  This is my 7 season with these batteries.  My wife and I live aboard for 3 months and spend most of our time at anchor.  We are pleased with these batteries.  When I bought them they told me that the life of these would be from 5 to 8 years, depending on the care. I check each cell for specific gravity every 2 to 3 weeks.
#522
Ed, Seaward are great people to deal with.  Just a note of caution, area behind the panel is tight and I managed to drop the first screw.  It still has not turned up in the bilge, but someday it will.   Good luck.
Paul
#523
I had to replace my 30Amp circuit breaker last season on my way to the North Channel.  Called Catalina Direct but they would not sell me one.  I called Seaward and they had one shipped to a marine that I was stopping at.  They were very good and new exactly what I needed.
I had called Torresen Marine were I keep the boat.  The store could not get them but found out that at the shop they had all kinds of them.
Paul
#524
No! No!  Unless you never want your money back or the work done properly. 
#525
Main Message Board / Re: Power to the People
February 14, 2012, 11:19:36 AM
It is in the March issue 2012.