A note: when you run the engine to clean the engine pulley, do so with the belt OFF. It should only take a few seconds to clean up the pulley if you are prepared and there won't be any over heating problem.
Rich > On Dec 3, 2013, at 5:40, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > > Hi Kevin. You have got yourself a great boat. See comments below: > > Rich Knowles > INDIGO 1981 LF38 > Halifax NS > > >> On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:03, Kevin Driscoll <kevindrisc...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Our new to us 30-2 started sounding a bit hollow and throwing some stream >> out of exist the other night so I opened the water pump Sunday and found >> this: >> https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwhcX19YaPJ8N3E0cmJrYWwyTlE/edit?usp=docslist_api >> Only one of the fins appeared to be completely intact >> > - I cannot see the picture. It appears to be locked and needs your permission > to unlock and view. However, that doesn't sound good. Check carefully in the > pump outlet pipes for the lost vanes. They likely are stuck in the cooling > system somewhere and should be removed to ensure good water flow. Check the > thermostat housing if they are not immediately apparent in the plumbing. > While you are at it, check the anodes if there are some on your engine. > > A shop manual is an excellent investment. Try ebay or Google up a source. >> So my questions are: >> (1) - What is the best toothed belt easily obtained as a replacement? (I >> read the Yanmar belts were less than stellar) >> > - I'm not aware of any specific need to use a toothed belt. NAPA usually can > supply a decent replacement. Get the size off the old one or take it with you > when you go shopping. >> (2) - How would you clean pullies before reassembly? >> > - Use emery paper. Run the engine to clean the crank pulley and use a > portable drill with a socket to drive the pump pulley. Be careful! >> (3) - 30 mk-2 owners....How the h€ll does one tighten an alternator belt on >> the 2GM20 with the nut facing the back of the nut facing the stern and >> almost completely inaccessible. >> > - Same as every other boat repair; strategically located vice-grips, beer and > cuss words. >> (4) - The throttle is painfully stiff to the point I almost need two hands >> to move it. Is there an easy lubrication point to get it moving again till >> I can replace the cable? >> > - hard to tell without seeing your particular setup, but you should be able > to squirt some penetrating lubricant down the cable at the quadrant when the > throttle is pulled up. Check to see if you have u-bolt clamp on the cable > somewhere along its length. It may be too tight or the cable may be damaged. > I would also disconnect the end of the cable at the engine and make sure it > is the cable and not the pump. Unlikely, but possible. >> Thanks everybody. >> >> Kevin >> s/v Osprey >> C&C 30 mkII >> >> Pic from Thanksgiving: >> https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwhcX19YaPJ8QWtlbGE2NzhYRzQ/edit?usp=docslist_api >> >> Sent from my Tablet >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
_______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
