[C320-list] Impeller cover damage

[Martin Raphael]

Thanks Kirk -- I bought an easy out, but as it turns out there was just 
enough of the screws (all three) protruding that I was able to back them out 
with a small pliers.  Hopefully I can get the replacement screws and be back 
in business.  I got lucky on this one!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Impeller cover damage


> Martin
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> You may be able to use something called an "easy-out". I believe you drill 
> into the broken screw, using a small diameter drill, the the easy-out 
> screws into the hole and when you back it out it bites into the screw and 
> you screw it out.
>
> You can then use the same size screws, without drilling and tapping.
>
> Kirk
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> Boomerang #124, Perkins M30
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Martin Raphael" <mraphael at zhonka.net>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 4:39 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Impeller cover damage
>
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>> As I was getting my engined warmed up this weekend I noticed water on the 
>> sole and realized that the cover over the impeller was missing a screw 
>> and thus salt water was leaking from behind the cover -- I then found 
>> that 2 more screws had corroded and the heads broke off as I was 
>> adjusting them. I am looking for advice on how to remove the broken 
>> screws from the housing --  will I need to drill them out and retap for 
>> larger screws?  My engine is a 1994 Perkins M30.  Thanks for any advice 
>> you can offer.
>> Martin Raphael
>> Rhapsody #108
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