[C320-list] water pump solved; NEW problem
bairdrjb at aol.com
bairdrjb at aol.com
Mon May 28 09:12:53 PDT 2012
Mission Accomplished! Thanks everyone!!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, May 28, 2012 7:27 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] water pump solved; NEW problem
If it is where the intake lines enter they are generally made up with Whale
fittings. If so there is no tightening and they do spin freely. There should be
a while outer collar with two ears (this prevents accidental disconnect). To
disconnect you push in on the gray collar that the blue lines go into. They you
can pull the line out (or push it in) of the fitting (turn off tank valves
first). The whale fittings are a little tricky-if you don't get the line seated
all the way in (it will to in farther than you think and you fill feel a slight
click when fully seated) the gray collar will not fully seal and you will get a
leak. The Whale site has a good diagram of the procedure. On my boat there were
at least 3 leaky fittings that took some time to track down.
Jim Brown
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From: "bairdrjb at aol.com" <bairdrjb at aol.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:31 AM
Subject: [C320-list] water pump solved; NEW problem
And the prize goes to JJ Morrison. I filled both tanks and that was enough to
prime
the pump. thanks. but now I have a NEW problem.... which may be related to the
first in which Chris Burti suggested a leak in the line. At the water intake
lines near the pump there is leak. It is at a white elbow joint, 45 degree
angle. The fitting has two female connectors, both of which turn freely. Not
sure how to tighten that fitting. Suggestions? Thanks everyone for the help!
Bob Baird
Stardust, 2001, hull 784
-----Original Message-----
From: sail-ability at sympatico.ca
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, May 27, 2012 3:48 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] fresh water pump/SHIFTER THROTTLE CABLES
A note on the pump prime...make sure both fwd and aft tanks are full of water
this makes it easier for the pump to obtain a prime. On changing the shifter and
throttle cables... there is a plastic bracket about half way down the
inside/aftside of the binnacle which grabs the cables and keeps them out of the
way of steering gear and other stuff. It is nearly impossible to get the cables
into this bracket with the binnacle stand in place; can be done but you need to
remove the steering chain sprocket to do it! Much easier to remove the four
bolts in the cockpit floor and lay the binnacle on its side which makes the
entire job much easier.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
> Date: Sun, 27 May 2012 11:38:55 -0700
> From: obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] fresh water pump
>
> With the faucets at the sink and the head both open, run the water pump for
3-5 minutes. If that still does not work you will need to 'pull a prime' by
either using a vacuum pump at one faucet with all other faucets closed, or you
can try sucking on one open faucet with the pump running( similar to stealing
gasoline from the neighborhood cars )---the older boys told me about that.
> OBUOY #219 Ken
>
> --- On Sun, 5/27/12, bairdrjb at aol.com <bairdrjb at aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: bairdrjb at aol.com <bairdrjb at aol.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] fresh water pump
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 10:35 AM
>
>
> having trouble with the fresh water pump. Water in both tanks and I cleaned
the filter screen at the pump. Still doesn't seem to prime. I've tried opening
and closing faucets at the sink and the head. still nothing. Any suggestions?
>
> thanks
>
> Bob Baird
> Stardust. 2001 hull 784
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lou at flyingmonkey.im
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:55 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
>
>
>
> I'm changing out the cables because the boat is 12 years old and I've noticed
> some resistance in the gear box cable. Edson recommends 5-7 years on the
cables.
> I figure it's better to replace them now (at port), rather than when they
fail
> (under way).
>
> Lou Hodac
> Blue Moon
> #702
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 26, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Lou - Why are you changing out these cables?
> >
> > Allan S. Field
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > On May 26, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Monkey Mail <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings to all,
> >>
> >> I like this idea. My last boat was a BVI charter boat and it had a start
> switch and no key. I get frustrated when the float on my ignition key gets
> caught in the wheel (always at the worst possible time). I am changing out my
> gearbox and throttle cables next week, as long as I have the instrument pod
open
> anyway I think I will make this modification also.
> >>
> >> Absolutely love this resource/group.
> >>
> >> Happy sailing,
> >>
> >> Lou Hodac
> >> Blue Moon
> >> #702
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
> >>
> >> On May 26, 2012, at 7:46 AM, fred.lecuyer at live.com <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Joe,
> >>>
> >>> The bulge pump should operate even if the battery selector is in the off
> position.
> >>>
> >>> Check your wiring manual.
> >>>
> >>> Fred
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
> >>>
> >>> ----- Reply message -----
> >>> From: "Joseph R Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> >>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>> Subject: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> >>> Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:07 am
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> My boat has a battery switch as well. However, if I turn off the switch
> when leaving, the bilge pump will not operate if it's needed to come on.
> >>>
> >>> On May 26, 2012, at 2:12 AM, Simon Rock wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> A three stage switch is what most cars have. The positions are:
> >>>>
> >>>> Off
> >>>> Ignition on
> >>>> Starter motor on
> >>>>
> >>>> My boat has a big battery switch to provide power to the motor. The motor
> >>>> will not start when this is off.
> >>>> We turn this switch off whenever we are leaving the boat.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Simon Rock
> >>>> 0428 175510
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Colin Evans
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 1:44 PM
> >>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> >>>>
> >>>> Yes Simon,
> >>>> what IS a 3 stage switch and we don`t have a separate circuit breaker
> >>>> switch for the engine. But otherwise a good idea. Maybe they are on the
> >>>> newer boats
> >>>> *************************
> >>>> Regards
> >>>> Colin Evans
> >>>> Watermark #774
> >>>> Lake Macquarie, Australia
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
> >>>> Aberdale
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 10:33 AM
> >>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> >>>>
> >>>> What is a three stage switch? Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On May 25, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Simon Rock wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Do you really need a key? Is the purpose of the key to prevent the
> >>>>> boat being stolen?
> >>>>> Why not replace it with a waterproof three stage switch.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On our boat, we always turn the engine power off at the circuit
> >>>>> breaker,
> >>>> so
> >>>>> anybody climbing aboard cannot start the engine and motor off.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Just a thought.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Simon Rock
> >>>>> Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
> >>>>> Cat375 #41 Rocket
> >>>>> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Experience The Whitsundays
> >>>>> www.cya.com.au
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> >>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl
> >>>>> Mielenhausen
> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 5:44 AM
> >>>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> >>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Why not a little Super glue on the backing nut?
> >>>>> If you want replacement parts, contact:
> >>>>> Dennis Igarashi at Seaward
> >>>>> dennisi at seawardproducts.com
> >>>>> 562-699-7997 ext 210
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Joseph R Aberdale
> >>>> <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>> When I attempt to turn my key to start the boat the key housing turns
> >>>>>> as
> >>>>> well and the key does not go to the "on" position. I looked inside the
> >>>>> pod and found that the large nut used to tighten the housing cannot be
> >>>> tightened
> >>>>> as the threads have been stripped. Thus, I cannot tighten it and the
> >>>> housing
> >>>>> turns. Does anyone have any thoughts about a solution or any knowledge
> >>>> about
> >>>>> purchasing the necessary parts?
> >>>>>>
> >
>
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