Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

2022-10-19 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
Hi David, That back up nut on the backside will loosen it up if you can get at it. As an alternative you can cut the rubber boot off and grab the outside metal with a pair of vice grips or something similar. Sounds like it is no good anyway so tearing it up shouldn't be a problem. Regarding dif

Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

2022-10-20 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
on and the new ones all have boots that pop on. This one the boot seems more securely attached, which might be more weather resistant.  I think the outside collar actually trapped the rubber boot.  Dave S/V Aries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT On Oct 19, 2022, at 12:03 PM, Carl Freeman via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Start panel mystery

2022-10-25 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
Hi Dave, what brand engine is it? We will assume you have the key switch right. Sounds like a bad connection of some sort, since your starter has been giving you issues I would check there first. Many engines receive all of their power at the main starter terminal. A poor connection there or at

Stus-List Re: Vang repair

2022-10-31 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
Hi Matt, Did you consider riveting it in? They will often fit in screw holes that were pulled out, are easy to install, and are quite strong. If you get to a larger rivet size a cheap hydraulic puller from Harbor Freight will get the job done nicely. Rivnuts are nice but they are not likely t

Stus-List Re: Hatch in head

2022-12-10 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
John,Butyl is the way to go on these. The hatch is only held in with self tapping screws. As Paul mentioned the seal can have issues on the very back of hatch where the joint is. Carl Freeman1979 C&C34Groton, CTOn Dec 10, 2022, at 8:34 AM, Paul Hood via CnC-List wrote:John, There is no flange on

Stus-List Re: Hatch in head

2022-12-10 Thread Carl Freeman via CnC-List
Carl Freeman via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2022 10:10 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Carl Freeman Subject: Stus-List Re: Hatch in head   John,   Butyl is the way to go on these. The hatch is only held in with self tapping screws.    As Paul mentioned the seal can have issues on the