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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-10-2013, 15:05
Replies: 20
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Posted By Westy2
Re: Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

Can not absolutely say it got to proper RPM with old prop before the change to CS. I did engine work before running it full out. Simple items like clean up, water pump (block and RW) and HX, filters,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-10-2013, 14:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,967
Posted By Westy2
Re: Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

rickusc. ...she looks just amazing and I thought I was doing some work on my baby....just amazing what you have done. This is my first boat and I must say I love it. It was a gift and continues to be...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-10-2013, 05:33
Replies: 20
Views: 4,967
Posted By Westy2
Re: Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

Thanks and could not agree more. Right now I am just attempting to find some point of reference on the squat and is it more than normal for Cal 35, etc. The exhaust being submerged does not concern...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-10-2013, 11:52
Replies: 20
Views: 4,967
Posted By Westy2
Re: Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

And yes WxN suggested the present 16x8. Original 2-blade was 17x10. Not sure if it was original and unfortunately the diesel was not at optimum operating condition so I never became familiar with old...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-10-2013, 11:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,967
Posted By Westy2
Re: Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

Agree that WxN will do the work regardless of what comes out of this. They actually recommended to go down in diameter and not reduce pitch. He (Kelsey) was concerned to reduce pitch needed to get...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-10-2013, 09:13
Replies: 20
Views: 4,967
Posted By Westy2
Cal 35 MKII with Campbell Sailor

I own a 1983 Cal 35 MkII (new to me) and have been getting her into shape. Anyone have any experience with moving to a 3 blade prop? I had a 17-10 on my Cal and expect that was what it came with. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-09-2013, 19:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By Westy2
Cal 35 Raw Water Intake Valve

Anyone familiar with the raw water seacock on a 1983 Cal 35. The thru-hull goes to a valve and then there is a Y just before to barbed fitting for the hose that feeds the Raw Water pump. The Y looks...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2013, 08:27
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By Westy2
Re: Extreme Heat at Exhaust Elbow Universal 5432

Thanks Dockhead; Not sure how well it ran before. No raw water strainer but just grate and sea cock. More the reason tho think there may be some heavy junk in HX. Will take your advice on the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2013, 07:56
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By Westy2
Re: Extreme Heat at Exhaust Elbow Universal 5432

Great thought on fuel. The thing runs well, no excessive fuel burn, etc....no Turbo and yes steam (I thought was white smoke)..I noticed this prior to ending up at the elbow..now it is all coming...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2013, 07:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By Westy2
Re: Extreme Heat at Exhaust Elbow Universal 5432

Thanks for the clarification on entry point of Raw Water into exhaust and your path down the road of fuel, timing, etc. is where I am currently going. So could:

1. The fuel problem causing carry...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2013, 06:53
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By Westy2
Re: Extreme Heat at Exhaust Elbow Universal 5432

Thanks for the quick response Dockhead and agree. Understand, on the separate circuits and relationship of stat and raw water. I have not done a bucket test to see GPM flow of raw water pump at...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2013, 06:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By Westy2
Extreme Heat at Exhaust Elbow Universal 5432

I have a Universal (Kubota) 5432 that runs well and seems to operating well with one exception.

The issue: when under power at anything over 1700 rpm the exhaust elbow gets so hot it starts to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-08-2013, 07:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,578
Posted By Westy2
Cal 35 MkII Cockpit Switches Schematic

Anyone have a schematic for the cockpit switches on 1983 Cal 35 MkII? My panel includes, glow plug warm-up, key, Guest plug (looks to be spot) and 2 push pull switches. One of the push/pull is frozen...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-02-2013, 12:24
Replies: 4
Views: 4,847
Posted By Westy2
Re: Anyone seen this toerail mount stanchion base?

Not yet. I am going to see what HMC may have based on last post.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-02-2013, 16:05
Replies: 4
Views: 4,847
Posted By Westy2
Anyone seen this toerail mount stanchion base?

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Has anyone seen a stanchion base made out of aluminum that looks like this? I need some for my 1983 Cal 35 refurb.
Thanks for any input
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