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#31
Main Message Board / Re: Engine hose specificaitions
August 25, 2020, 12:39:51 PM
ANother view of the hose in question...
#32
Main Message Board / Re: Engine hose specificaitions
August 25, 2020, 12:34:03 PM
Hi again - I am struggling on the short hose from the manifold to the thermostat (see picture - the one with the arrow pointing at it).  A couple on this forum said its 7/8" ID.  The OD is 1 1/2" so I not sure this is right.  Unfortunately the hose is painted so i can't see any markings.  I called Catalina Direct tech support.  They do not stock this part specifically, but said 1 1/8" is the ID.  No one in Toronto seems to stock that diameter hose - its very rare.  I've gone thru my manuals and can't find reference to any hose diameters.  Any thoughts?

Universal M-35B; Hull #1494; built 2000.

Thanks in advacne.
#33
Main Message Board / Re: Engine hose specificaitions
August 24, 2020, 08:13:00 AM
Ron, Dave - thanks.  Very helpful. 
#34
Main Message Board / Re: Engine hose specificaitions
August 22, 2020, 01:56:55 PM
Quote from: Ron Hill on August 22, 2020, 01:39:10 PM
Geo : I believe that the specs will give you the diameter, but not the length.  The raw water hose from the pump to the HX should be nylon reinforced so just roughly measure, then add an inch or two and you should be OK. 

On my M25XPB engine similar to the M35BC, I took both the inlet and the output hoses from the raw water pump and ran both of them up from the pump directly aft on the upper port side of the engine - one to the HX and other (inlet hose) around the corner to the thru hull.  I incased both in a piece of clear plastic water hose (a conduit) to protect them. That way I could easily change my drive belt without having to remove hoses.                   
Something to think about!!   :thumb:

A few thoughts

Ron - thanks.  I'll check again on the diameter spec.  Length I am ok with.  the hose from the manifold to the thermostat is short - but it's "painted" so can't see the ID/OD.  I'm ok getting them a bit long and cutting down if needed.
#35
Main Message Board / Engine hose specificaitions
August 22, 2020, 10:09:01 AM
Hi - quick favour to ask.  I need to replace a couple of hoses.  I've got a M35-B.  The (short) hose from the manifold to the thermostat and the hose from the water pump to the heat exchanger.  I need the length and diameter of the hoses - I could take them off an measure, but would prefer not to take them off until I have replacements at hand (if I take the existing ones off I am not sure I'll get them back on).

Does anyone know the length and diameter of these hoses off hand?  I could not find these specs in the manual.

Thanks in advance. 
#36
Main Message Board / Re: Value of used sails
August 17, 2020, 12:55:40 PM
Bacon Sails is a good place to buy and sell used sails...even if you want to sell privately, it might give you an indication of price.  Check them out online.  You simply enter your boat make and model and you'll get a list of their inventory and condition of the sails they've got. 

Hope it helps.
#37
Main Message Board / Re: Defective Oil Filter?
August 17, 2020, 07:26:56 AM
Quote from: KWKloeber on August 15, 2020, 12:59:08 PM
Geoff

Where is the crankcase vent hose run to - the air intake I presume?

Yep - right to the air intake (air filter).  The problem does not seem to be getting worse...more detective work needed...

Thanks for all your advice.
#38
Main Message Board / Re: Defective Oil Filter?
August 09, 2020, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff Kaplan on August 07, 2020, 02:40:31 PM
Geoff,  if there is just a small film forming on the bottom of the filter, leave it alone, change next season, but keep  a close eye on things. Check what Ron mentioned as to the area on the engine that the filter seats on. Even if there was a pin hole in the filter, it would be weeping more than just a film. I think its coming from the gasket, cheap enough just to remove and replace the filter. BTW, not implying at all that you are a newbe at filter changes, just looking at the obvious causes first. Good luck.
Thanks Jeff Kaplan - just want to make sure I'm taking care of my girl as well (or as close to) as I am taking care of the Admiral...just found it odd a bit of "film" on the bottom of the filter.  tiny bit.  viscous.  but can't guarantee its oil...but if its not oil, no idea what it is....
#39
Main Message Board / Re: Defective Oil Filter?
August 09, 2020, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Jon W on August 07, 2020, 03:00:49 PM
Are you sure it's coming from the oil filter?
Jon - just on the underside of where the filter connects to the engine.  Assumed it was coming from there.  Feels like oil.  Where else might it be coming from?
#40
Main Message Board / Re: Defective Oil Filter?
August 07, 2020, 12:45:22 PM
Quote from: Jeff Kaplan on August 07, 2020, 07:14:16 AM
Geoff,  If you just hand tightened the oil filter from the start, you might want to put a filter wrench on it and just snug it up a bit, not too tight, just a little turn. Also, before installing the filter, did you put a little oil on the o-ring? If the filter was defective, it would be spewing oil. Filters are cheap, so if you need, replace it, lube the o-ring, hand tighten, then just a little snug with filter strap or wrench. I used to rep Fram and Baldwin filters, I use Baldwin now.
Jeff - thanks.  Not my first oil change and did all of the above.  Hand tight then tiny turn with the wrench.  Wiped some oil on the O-Ring.  Ran the engine for a bit after change and bone dry.  Tiny film of oil now.  Can't recall (off hand) make of filter - but might be Westerbeke. 

DO I need to be concerned?  Should I replace filter (only got maybe 8 hours on this one)?  I'm not losing a material amount of oil - just a few drops according to the diaper under the engine.

Thoughts?
#41
Main Message Board / Defective Oil Filter?
August 07, 2020, 06:56:25 AM
I did an oil change when I first splashed in this season.  I just noticed a couple of 'dots' on the diaper under the engine - barley noticeable.  When I run my hand under the oil filter, there seems to be a very slight film of oil where the filter connects to the engine.  there was not leak detectable when I installed the new filter.  I'm not overly concerned with oil levels dropping too much since the leakage is barely noticeable - only a few drops over the course of the season (to date).

Could the filter be defective?  Should I be concerned?  Should I install a new filter?

Thanks in advance.
Sundowner III
Catalina 34 Mk II, Hull 1494
Engine M35B
#42
Main Message Board / Re: Removing the boom end-caps
August 05, 2020, 09:24:18 AM
Quote from: crieders on August 05, 2020, 08:57:58 AM
i took off my caps twice in the last 30 years and put in blocks. It works well. the only problem is that there are screws etc on the inside that can impale line associated with blocks or the blocks themselves; so you have to be very careful.
How'd you get the caps off though?  Mine appear to be riveted.  Did you drill out the rivets or are your caps on with screws?
#43
Main Message Board / Re: Removing the boom end-caps
August 05, 2020, 08:27:18 AM
Thanks Jim!
#44
Main Message Board / Removing the boom end-caps
August 05, 2020, 05:40:44 AM
Hi.  I was thinking about replacing my outhaul - the line is pretty weathered and frayed on both ends.  I HAVE seen the threads on replacing the outhaul - but I am not clear on removing the boom end-caps.  I had a quick look and they appear to be riveted on.  Its a Charleston Spar boom and the manual does show it to be riveted.  Can I (gently) drill out the rivets and then re-rivet after? 

Another question - I've seen the 3:1 and 10:1 haul-systems inside the boom.  I am not convinced I have one of these in my boom.  The outhaul seems to be moving the same distance at both ends.  If there were a haul system inside, then I'd assume the outhaul would not move at the same rate at each end of the boom (i.e. pulling in 3' in the cockpit would result in 1' at the clew for a 3:1 system).  There is also no mention of a haul system in the furling documentation (I know there is the one picture in the Catalina 34 manual - but I've got a seperate manual for the furling system which covers the mast and boom construction/function).

Is it possible I just have a 'straight-thru' outhaul and I can just fish a new one through with a messenger?

Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom on this.
#45
Main Message Board / Re: Anchoring - Is this Safe?
July 29, 2020, 07:34:58 AM
I've always use my mooring cleat and not the one in the anchor locker...but I am curious why your anchor-rode makes a sharp right out of the anchor roller?  Surely the wind would have the rode directly in front of the boat (on the center-line).  The rode looks taught - like you are broadside to the wind but the boat is not turning into the wind.  Have you set a stern anchor which is preventing the stern from swinging around?