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- May 4th, '21, 20:03
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: MD7A cylinder block temperature. Is the thermostat working?
- Replies: 3
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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 ...
- May 3rd, '21, 20:00
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Lifting Typhoon off trailer
- Replies: 5
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- May 3rd, '21, 19:57
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Typhoon motor mount problem
- Replies: 2
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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.
- May 3rd, '21, 19:53
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Seeking advice about installing new backing plates on my Ty
- Replies: 3
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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 ...
- May 2nd, '21, 07:28
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Boat cover
- Replies: 3
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