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#16
Main Message Board / Re: Adding a Washdown Pump
August 22, 2017, 08:33:37 PM
Quote from: Dave Spencer on June 24, 2014, 09:44:32 AM
Dietrich,
  The icebox drain was tee'd into the sink drain but I disconnected this since I have refrigeration and don't need to pump melt water.

Don't you get condensate in the fridge regardless? I've got refrigeration but have yet to find a reason to disconnect that icebox pump as it may serve a purpose over time (condensate, cleaning, etc)
#17
Main Message Board / Re: Hard pumping head
August 22, 2017, 07:26:19 PM
Thanks for the pic!
Makes me think my stanchion has been replaced.  The starboard midship water tank has a similar vent that was quite easy to find.  I suppose I'll go hunting and will let you know what I find.

Regardless, I pumped the tank out and then simply removed the vent hose from the top and still had the same problem = it ain't the vent.  Going to cross my fingers its the pumping unit itself and not the tubing between the head and the tank.
#18
Main Message Board / Re: Hard pumping head
August 22, 2017, 04:11:20 PM
Hey folks,

Same deal, hard pumping head.  Have guaranteed the black water tank is evacuated both by macerator and pumping it out.  I'm afraid it is a blockage problem - either pipes or tank vent.  About to roll up the sleeves and confirm... that said, I swear to god that I cannot find the tank vent in the stanchion!  I believe it should be directly at base the midship stanchion.  Is there a C34 secret handshake I didn't receive upon purchase of vessel?  Would appreciate a tip


T
#19
Main Message Board / Re: Boom End Caps
August 02, 2017, 02:50:24 AM
Good copy folks!  Thank you kindly.  I'm considering dipping the entire thing in a vat of anti-seize based on this experience.
#20
Main Message Board / Boom End Caps
July 31, 2017, 09:53:27 AM
Hey folks!

Planning on upgrading outhaul hardware and have the screws out the end caps on the boom but these bastards are stuck!  I've been using PB blaster and a bit of heat/hammer till hearts content and haven't been able to get them off yet.  I am planning to keep grinding away but just wanted to make sure I'm not missing / hurting anything.  I've read all the prior outhaul articles etc and don't seem to be but starting to doubt myself and wanted to double check.
Thank you kindly!

WindyT
#21
I actually used that $9.96 universal tank from Autozone in my setup!  Fit fairly well actually.
#22
helps not to forget the pic!
#23
Thanks a ton for the advice folks!  This is going to be the final product (minus duct tape... just doing a mock up).  Unfortunately, the cold fill line is about 2-3" beneath the filler neck but that's as good as I can do given the space.

I pulled my cap and doesn't look like it has a second valve for return and will be replacing cap as recommended. 
#24
What a response!  Many thanks! 
They really do say that 1 project begets another!  I'll look into all of those things in the semi-near future (once I get the boat sailable - still plenty of ongoing maintenance/repair/refit post-purchase).

Follow up question - do you think it could be the placement?  I'd considered mounting the coolant reservoir at the level of the manifold in front of the wire harness there to the port side (would just have to be easy to remove if I need to get to anything else).  In doing some more reading, This cruising world article recommends no higher than the manifold: http://www.cruisingworld.com/understanding-coolant-recovery-bottles


#25

Hey folks!

I recently purchased a 1990 C34. Beautifully maintained boat and Universal 35 engine with only 900 hours. That said, there is no coolant recovery tank and when expanding, costly (and toxic) antifreeze had an overflow hose that went directly into the bilge. After some research and phone calls to Westerbeke and Marine diesel specialists, I decided to install a coolant reservoir (all newer Westerbeke engines will have this). See photo for non-final product but an idea of the setup. Anyway, anytime I fill the reservoir, coolant flows directly out of the cap on the manifold and down the side of the engine. This is the stock cap that has a spring loaded stopper and rubber gasket. (planning to replace cap tomorrow as i don't know what else to do).  I suppose the other option is to forgo the modification entirely and continue the old method, I just hate to abandon ye ole project because of what seems to be something simple!

WindyT
#26
OP obviously has 1st dibs but I'd be interested in these as well - even a tip if anyone knows another manufacturer!