Recent content by twodzusfittings

I got to answer my own question yesterday. I enlisted the help of my best friend to help me with removing the stanchion bases. They are all nuts and bolts with small washers (1/4-20) I bet the boat was built it in three parts. Namely the top was created, all hardware (bowsprit, stanchions...

Universal M20. Straight edge and spring caliper. Belt tension measured with up down movement allowing 1/2 either way using manual force. Using Auto Zone 15430 belt or Dayco Top Cog 11A1090. Sheaves have been checked visually. No dull spots or rough areas. Belt rests on the grooves (visual...

With the recent and latest cleaning efforts, I have found quite a bit of belt dust on the engine. I believe I have my pulleys lined up. The tension according to the manual is correct. All the pulleys match as in the width and depth of the groove. I ask the list, is there something I have missed...

Continuing on this subject but with another question. The stanchion base has four hex head bolts. Can anyone confirm that the outer two are screwed in (as in lug screws) and the inner two are bolts and nuts?

Looks like a Gray Port. Check the store on this forum under parts

While I let the third helping of Pecan Pie settle, I thought I might just put something out there that I recently found by chance. Once again, I changed my oil on the M20, this time as part of the winterization process. I used the oil extractor like I always do. Thought I got it all, however the...

@ Allan12210 Very nice and makes perfect sense.

"Pink"? Is this a term used when the metal used to make the strut is failing and due to the elements it's in, is changing the molecular structure? I'm seriously interested, ergo this question.

use a chaser line and remove the original. Measure original, cut new to length and replace using chaser. My lines are all nasty with mildew and green stuff, so I am using this method to remove them, soak in dawn, rinse by hand and impregnate with Starbrite Water Proofing. My attempt at making...

Naturally less. can't say for sure. One time, I do remember fighting head winds and tide, I struggled to reach four knots. But this was a crazy experience where nothing was going right. Chainplates: No issues so far. Everything is well embedded on deck and no signs of moisture inside. Can't say...

My 1983 30' Oday C/B build number 313 has a M20 which was the replacement for the 5416. It is 16HP. It has a two blade prop. My speed at 28,500 RPM's on average is 5.75 knots. I say on average as it depends on tides and current directions. I find it has a good power range for slow speed...

just in the winter, ice.

I need to remove all the bases for my stanchions so I can re bed the bolts and stop water from coming trough into the cabin. On staring at a few of them, I noticed water in the base where the stanchion post slides in. Has anyone drilled weep holes to let the water out? Or is there an better...

How about something like this?

You got me....