The nice thing about the jack is that it leaves you two hands to do things with. With my Yanmar, I need both. I could actually use a third, and another eyeball on a stalk. But I digress...
Remember to take it out before you start the motor, it makes a *really*loud noise if you leave it in place. On 3 December 2013 11:52, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: > Maybe it’s not a good idea but I use the pump handle from my Navtec > hydraulic backstay adjuster to tension the alternator belt which is right > out front on the Universal M4-30…one less tool to carry on board > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim > Watts > *Sent:* December 3, 2013 10:54 AM > *To:* 1 CnC List > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Stiff throttle and belt recommendations for > Yamar 2GM20 on cnc 30 mkII > > > > I would not be without this belt tensioning tool. I'm thinking of buying a > couple more just in case the ones I have break. They are *really* hard to > find. > http://www.mscdirect.com/product/35438209?rItem=35438209 > > As for belts, several sources have told me that Gates makes the best > belts, cogged or otherwise. > > > > On 3 December 2013 06:07, Aaron Rouhi <admiralmag...@outlook.com> wrote: > > 3) I don't own a belt tensioner so instead I use an Irwin Quick Grip > Clamps/Spreader to tension it. Not ideal but it works... > > > > Cheers, > > Aaron R. > > Admiral Maggie, > > 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 > > Annapolis, MD > > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 22:03:28 -0800 > From: kevindrisc...@gmail.com > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Stiff throttle and belt recommendations for Yamar 2GM20 > on cnc 30 mkII > > > > 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 in tact > > 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) > (2) - How would you clean pullies before reassembly? > (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. > (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? > > 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 > > > > > -- > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > ------------------------------ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3629/6387 - Release Date: 12/03/13 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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