[C320-list] Impeller cover screws
Scott Thompson
surprise at thompson87.com
Tue May 18 05:17:40 PDT 2010
Consider replacing the entire faceplate with a SpeedSeal cover and be
done with those annoying little screws forever. The SpeedSeal closes
with large, well-made knurled thumbscrews, and has cutouts for two of
the screws so you don't even have to remove all of them each time. I
believe they make units for most water pumps.
Scott
DOCKLIZARD at aol.com wrote:
> Hi,
> Does anyone know where to get the screws for the Impeller face plate?
> I have a Perkins engine, hull # 18, and the screws finally gace way.
> Odd size!!!!
> Alan Shaw
> Windstar #18
> _docklizard at aol.com_ (mailto:docklizard at aol.com)
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> 1. Re: Changing the Racor Filter (sholdr at aol.com)
> 2. Re: Changing the Racor Filter (Jon Vez)
> 3. Re: Impeller Replacement (Amirault Family - S&B)
> 4. Engine Mounts and Water pump for sale (Bernie Garrett)
> 5. Re: Impeller Replacement (Robert Seastream)
> 6. Re: Impeller Replacement (Robert Seastream)
> 7. Jib Replacement, was Re: Catalina Direct (hcreech at comcast.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 15:00:50 -0400
> From: sholdr at aol.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> Message-ID: <8CCC27811CC8376-12D4-23256 at webmail-m007.sysops.aol.com>
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> The Westerbeke is self-priming as long as you fill the filter and get
> most of the air out -- Don't know which hulls had this engine -- not
> many -- we are # 322
>
> Camelot
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 8:28 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
>
>
> Easy.?
> ?
> 1. Shut off the fuel. Port rear access, look on top of the fuel tank
> towards the front. - is on + is off.?
> 2. Find a container. I use a small aluminum baking pan 3X6 and mold it
> to fit under the Racor.?
> 3. Get some paper towels a strategically position them around the pan
> to make sure fuel doesn't get to the wick hole.?
> 4. Twist off the entire unit, (Easier) and drop it into the pan.?
> 5. Move it out and tip the contents of the racor into another
> container, or same container whatever you want to do.?
> 6. Clean up the racor head with paper towels making sure all the fuel
> and "whatever" is off.?
> 7. Take the racor assembly topside and disconnect the bowl from the
> filter.?
> 8. Clean out the bowl.?
> 9. Re-assemble. Be sure to use both new gaskets.?
> 10. Put a thin layer of diesel on both gaskets.?
> 11. Fill with fresh diesel fuel.?
> 12. Screw the new filter back on the racor head.?
> 13. Cleanup all traces of diesel in the work area.?
> 14. Bleed, start, check for leaks.?
> ?
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod?
> "Independence"?
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006?
> Middle River, MD?
> ?
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Ruddy" <maxruddy at gmail.com>?
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>?
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:31 PM?
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter?
> ?
> Hello Everyone:?
> ?
> Can anyone give me some basic advice for changing the Racor filter?
> Also, should the fluid in the clear bottom cup be drained periodically.
> How do you re-prime the system, and is this necessary??
> ?
> Thanks for your help in advance.?
> ?
> Max?
> Sail La Vie?
> Dillon, Colorado?
> #270?
> ?
> ?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 16:51:48 -0400
> From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> Message-ID: <007101caf470$70d7dd30$52879790$@net>
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> I use this approach except for the #2. I simply use a gallon zip lock bag
> and place it around the racor. Twist it off and let the bag catch the
> fuel....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brad Kuether
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 9:28 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
>
> Easy.
>
> 1. Shut off the fuel. Port rear access, look on top of the fuel tank
> towards the front. - is on + is off.
> 2. Find a container. I use a small aluminum baking pan 3X6 and mold it to
> fit under the Racor.
> 3. Get some paper towels a strategically position them around the pan to
> make sure fuel doesn't get to the wick hole.
> 4. Twist off the entire unit, (Easier) and drop it into the pan.
> 5. Move it out and tip the contents of the racor into another container,
> or
> same container whatever you want to do.
> 6. Clean up the racor head with paper towels making sure all the fuel and
> "whatever" is off.
> 7. Take the racor assembly topside and disconnect the bowl from the
> filter.
> 8. Clean out the bowl.
> 9. Re-assemble. Be sure to use both new gaskets.
> 10. Put a thin layer of diesel on both gaskets.
> 11. Fill with fresh diesel fuel.
> 12. Screw the new filter back on the racor head.
> 13. Cleanup all traces of diesel in the work area.
> 14. Bleed, start, check for leaks.
>
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Max Ruddy" <maxruddy at gmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
>
>
> Hello Everyone:
>
> Can anyone give me some basic advice for changing the Racor filter? Also,
> should the fluid in the clear bottom cup be drained periodically. How do
> you re-prime the system, and is this necessary?
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Max
> Sail La Vie
> Dillon, Colorado
> #270
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 17:02:42 -0400
> From: "Amirault Family - S&B" <amiraults at sympatico.ca>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Impeller Replacement
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP33743E5572265506B6078BD9FE0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> All:
>
> You are da men.and women. At the board's suggestion I replaced my impeller
> this week, even though it had very low hours over its two years of service.
> You suggested that it represents cheap insurance. Two of the blades were
> half cut thru at the hub. It was ready. You were right.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Brian Amirault
> 2001 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 14:32:24 -0700
> From: Bernie Garrett <berniegarrett at telus.net>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Engine Mounts and Water pump for sale
> Message-ID: <C81460F8.D8D%berniegarrett at telus.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Just advertised some surplus gear on the C320IA website.
> A SensorMax VSD freshwater high volume fresh water pump and a set of 1 year
> old engine mounts.
>
> See: http://www.catalina320.com/classifieds/index.php/home/3
>
> Cheers
> Bernie
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 18:08:55 -0400
> From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Impeller Replacement
> Message-ID: <97023E05-BBAB-44F8-BD5F-2439A1B10BB5 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>
> In most cases it's not the actual engine runtime but chronological
> time that takes its' toll on the impeller. The blades of the impeller
> take a set over time, and any winter layup when the impeller sits idle
> (sometimes at below freezing temps) doesn't help. What you never want
> is for one of the blades to break off and get sucked into the internal
> cooling system piping. I inspect yearly and change my impeller every
> two years. Cheap insurance.
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition # 906
>
>
> On May 15, 2010, at 5:02 PM, Amirault Family - S&B wrote:
>
>> All:
>>
>> You are da men.and women. At the board's suggestion I replaced my
>> impeller
>> this week, even though it had very low hours over its two years of
>> service.
>> You suggested that it represents cheap insurance. Two of the blades
>> were
>> half cut thru at the hub. It was ready. You were right.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Brian Amirault
>> 2001 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 18:08:55 -0400
> From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Impeller Replacement
> Message-ID: <97023E05-BBAB-44F8-BD5F-2439A1B10BB5 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>
> In most cases it's not the actual engine runtime but chronological
> time that takes its' toll on the impeller. The blades of the impeller
> take a set over time, and any winter layup when the impeller sits idle
> (sometimes at below freezing temps) doesn't help. What you never want
> is for one of the blades to break off and get sucked into the internal
> cooling system piping. I inspect yearly and change my impeller every
> two years. Cheap insurance.
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition # 906
>
>
> On May 15, 2010, at 5:02 PM, Amirault Family - S&B wrote:
>
>> All:
>>
>> You are da men.and women. At the board's suggestion I replaced my
>> impeller
>> this week, even though it had very low hours over its two years of
>> service.
>> You suggested that it represents cheap insurance. Two of the blades
>> were
>> half cut thru at the hub. It was ready. You were right.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Brian Amirault
>> 2001 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 13:30:01 +0000 (UTC)
> From: hcreech at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Jib Replacement, was Re: Catalina Direct
> Message-ID:
> <2004335416.29997031274016601311.JavaMail.root at sz0074a.westchester.pa.mail.c
> omcast.net>
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> For some reason my emails are bouncing from the list. This is why I am
> trying a reply. Not to step on anyone's message.
> I would like to replace my jib halyard, am a cruiser, not a racer. Looking
> at Sta-Set 3/8" $0.79/foot. Any recommendations appreciated.
>
>
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser #606
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "james_delong" <james_delong at bellsouth.net>
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:02:30 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: [C320-list] Catalina Direct
>
> Has anyone had an issue with Catalina Direct?
>
> I ordered a tachometer in March. It was charged to my credit card
> promptly, but as of today, almost two months later, no tachometer.
>
> I've followed up by phone twice. The calls were handled courteously
> promising to look into the issue and call me back by the next day. No return call
> was ever made.
>
> Anyone know the president of the company and how he or she may be
> contacted?
>
> Thanks, Jim DeLong #453
>
>
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