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by Caral
May 4th, '21, 20:03
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: MD7A cylinder block temperature. Is the thermostat working?
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Re: MD7A cylinder block temperature. Is the thermostat worki

It’s been years since my CD 28/MD7A, but I think you’re good to go. Diesel engines are healthier when running hard and hot. I’m surprised your thermostat is 160*...I would’ve expected 180*. When I had a vane from the impeller blocking a water passage the exhaust sound was distinctly hollow, and the ...
by Caral
May 3rd, '21, 20:00
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Lifting Typhoon off trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 494

Re: Lifting Typhoon off trailer

Yikes!
by Caral
May 3rd, '21, 19:57
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Typhoon motor mount problem
Replies: 2
Views: 260

Re: Typhoon motor mount problem

My previous TY had a ubolt with the u rising in one of the bracket holes. Adding a padlock served the purpose of holding it down and discouraging motor/bracket theft.
by Caral
May 3rd, '21, 19:53
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Seeking advice about installing new backing plates on my Ty
Replies: 3
Views: 314

Re: Seeking advice about installing new backing plates on my

Others will likely chime in, but IMHO the loads you’re dealing with are no greater than what fender washers as backing can handle. On my previous TY I replaced the mooring cleat, repaired the deck core at this location, and used fender washers to back it. It had small washers previously. My mooring ...