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Thanks Al. Be safe.

Mike

Thanks Al. Hope all is well.

Mike

Anybody know what's going on with the 33 site? I've been getting error messages for the forums for several weeks now.

Mike Ford

I appreciate I'm reviving an old post but I'm about to tackle replacing the rear seal on a 72C and have a question for Bruce or anybody else which I thought might add to the topic for anybody who is searching the site for info. Specifically, when putting back the output shaft what type of sealer sho...

Took the plate off yesterday afternoon. 20 bolts. Was surprised that they came out pretty easy. Going to take it to a machine shop tomorrow and let them work on the broken anti siphon valve that's in one of the ports of the hex fitting. Thanks for your suggestions.
Mike

Al: Something like that is what I'll need to get the broken as valve out. I need to get the hex fitting or bronxe plate off first.
Mike

Thanks Bob.
Mike

Pete: Thanks. There is a post on here with a picture that seems like what you are describing. Mine is different. There is just the plate with the hex fitting threaded into it. No valve, gauge or ground strap.
Mike

Thanks Joe.

Thanks Joe. My first task is to see if I can get the existing one off. I guess that's what 3-day weekends are for.

Thanks Rawleigh.

If I have to take the entire plate off, what do the bolts thread into. Don't want make matters worse.

Bruce: I started to do that but the as valve has what appears to be a stainless tube inside the brass housing and am concerned about steel easy out and steel tube causing a spark. This is a gas tank.
Mike

Harry: Not sure if I'll need a replacement. On Saturday I was going to replace one of the anti-siphon valves that had been sticking on and off. As soon as I put some force on the wrench the valve sheared off flush with the face of the hex fitting. I now need to get the hex fitting off to see if it c...

I need to take out the hex fitting on the fuel tank of a '78 33 FBC. From what I have seen, this was a common fitting on many Bertrams of that era. Any tips on how to get it out would be appreciated. Also, just in case, does anybody know where I might get a replacement? Hightide doesn't have any and...

Anybody know what's going on with the 33 site? Looks like it's been hacked again.

Just had a deck fill done by American. Looks great. Will be sending them some more stuff.

I see from other posts that Dave Mitchell is no longer at American Electroplating. Has anybody had parts rechromed since he left? How was the work? Thanks.

John: Thanks. Any thoughts on the 600 v. 750 cfm's?

I have 340 Mercruisers with Rochester Q-Jets on a 33' FBC. I'm thinking of getting the carbs rebuilt but have seen some good comments on new Edelbrock 1409/1410 carbs. Anyone have any thoughts/experience with the Edelbrocks? Thanks.
Mike Ford

I ordered a mat back in June. Have sent e-mails with no replies. Based on the experience of others looks like I'll be waiting quite a long time unless we do something to shake them up. I wonder how quickly they'd respond if you left a message that you were interested in ordering a new 60 footer. Mike

Capt. Patrick: I'll try that adjustment wehn I go to the boat Saturday. Thanks.
Mike

Capt. Patrick: The connector ends do have the square head lock bolt. I tightened these down. The bar is not swivelling inside the connector ends. Rather it is piviting back and forth on the tiller arm ball because there is a cut out where the ball is inserted into the connector end.
Mike

Capt. Patrick: I got the tie bar on and it may need some minor tweaking to get it just right but now another question. There seems to be a fair amount of "play" on the bar in that it swivels quite a bit on the tiller arm balls. I'm talking about a fore-aft swivel. Is there any way to tighten this up...

Capt. Patrick: Good point. Any trick to adjusting or is it just trial and error in getting the length right?
Mike

I wish I had taken a picture but I would swear that mine were set with the trailing edges about 1 inch closer. Does it make a difference whether they are toed in or out?

I am ready to connect the tie rod to the tiller arms with new tie rod ends (swivel sockets). Is there any "trick" to adjusting the length or is it just trial and error until it fits right? Thanks.
Mike

Thanks for all of your replies. As a follow-up, are there any tricks to reassembling and adjusting the tie rod to the rudder arms or is it just trial and error? Thanks.
Mike

Dick: Thanks for the info.
Mike

I need to replace a rudder shelf because of rotting wood. Any problems with using 3/4" Starboard for the new shelf? Thanks.
Mike