Recent content by butchndesharp

The solution I put a 1/2" spacer between the block and the cover plate/electric fuel pum bracket. It had the same shape as the cover plate and three holes to match the bolt holes and 7/8" relief hole for the push rod. Now the push rod has plenty of room to lay in the bearing without touching...

Thank you Al. I was also afraid that it might be mushroomed but whout knowing what is behind it I was afraid to put much force on it. I wouldn' have thought about cranking the engine. I'l try it tomorrow. There is a Moyer service manual on the way. A little late. You have been a great help...

Wow, what a mess I typed the first post on open office and dragged it over to the forum. I,m afraid it lost some spaces along the way. My problem is that the pushrod for the mechanical fuel pump hits the cover plate \ electric fuel pump bracket. I would like to know if the push rod can be...

Hi Folks I thought it would be a good idea toconvert to an electric fuel pump on my E29. I used a Racor electric fuel pumpand an adpter plate from Moyer Marine. The plat has an indentation, Iassume, to allow for the push rod that operates the mechanical pump.The engine started right up but...

this is exactly the information that I need. Thanks. this is getting easier and much less stressful

that is my intention. thanks for the advice. I'm new to sailing and am pretty anxious about something hanging on a hook with no experiance. I feel much more confident about having it unstepped. butch sharp.:nerd:

jgfinney and randy thanks. I wish that I still had access to tools. retirement does have it's downside. I am thinking about putting a base plate under the mast. presently there are no lines run to the cockpit. it looks like the way to go. i'm trying to get information on it. desn't look that...

thanks Thanks I'm sure happy there is a site like this.

I plan on haulling out my E29 this spring. I'm new to this. I've got everything planned as much as possible, but I expect plenty of unpleasant surprises. My major worry is the mast. The wires diappear in the cabin overhead. What can I expect when the mast comes off? are there connections or...