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by pfhlaw
Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Pertronix D241801 install
Replies: 58
Views: 58321

Re: Pertronix D241801 install

My original port distributor wobbled and would not allow me to set idle below 1000 rpm. Installed pertronix dizzy but I was using wrong mark on flywheel to find tdc on #1 cylinder. Motor was backfiring and spitting fuel out of carb. Finally figured it out and now it purrs like a kitten.
by pfhlaw
Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 37 ft. Sedan Flybridge
Replies: 11
Views: 15225

Re: 37 ft. Sedan Flybridge

Stay away from brass and bronze. Use marelon, glass fiber reinforced nylon. Use 5200 to bed the fitting. Use 2 all-stainless hose clamps.
by pfhlaw
Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Mysterious low voltage at engine(s)
Replies: 6
Views: 9166

Re: Mysterious low voltage at engine(s)

My low voltage problem was caused by a bad ignition switch at the lower helm. It was hot to the touch due to high resistance inside the switch. Engine always started fine (cool) but after a day on the lake it would sputter and die as I came into port (hot) and idled down. Replaced 2 lower and 2 uppe...
by pfhlaw
Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aft deck replacement and glass salon doors
Replies: 2
Views: 4630

Re: Aft deck replacement and glass salon doors

No.
Only the screen doors.
by pfhlaw
Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Chrysler Electronic ignition woes......
Replies: 10
Views: 16263

Re: Chrysler Electronic ignition woes......

I replaced my port and starboard mopar electronic ignition systems with GM HEI electronic systems and it made a huge difference. I upgraded to 12 volt coils and opened the spark plug gap to .045 and they start quicker and idle smoother. Here is a writeup: http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tech/MoparHEIConv...
by pfhlaw
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hose Clamos are All the Same
Replies: 2
Views: 8366

Re: Hose Clamos are All the Same

"100% stainless!" - except the screw which will rust and fail.
by pfhlaw
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: AC wire ? Water heater replacement?
Replies: 12
Views: 22215

Re: AC wire ? Water heater replacement?

I just replaced my water heater with a Quick brand stainless water heater. When I pulled the old one out it crumbled into a rusty heap. The standard inlet and outlet fittings are 1/2" so your water lines should match up. The electrical connections are straight forward (ground, neutral and line)...
by pfhlaw
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 Oil Pressure sender line
Replies: 2
Views: 7997

Re: 318 Oil Pressure sender line

The metal fittings are male 1/8" NPT on each end of the hose.
You could try replacing it with a grease gun hose. It's got the same size fittings and is made to handle petroleum products at high pressure.
They're about $5.
by pfhlaw
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Some basic plumbing questions
Replies: 4
Views: 11647

Re: Some basic plumbing questions

If the water heater is going to be mounted in the bilge where fuel vapors settle, it has to be ignition proof. The thermostat of a non-ignition proof water heater can arc as the bimetalic switch opens and closes.