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Re: Rinker 310 / 320 Random Topics
Ever since we bought the boat I've wondered why there was an HVAC vent at the helm. There is no way it would ever cool the cockpit area with a camper top, and the heat setting would also be minuscule. You'd get more heat from the engine compartment.
So I decided to relocate the vent/outlet to the head. Reason being, in the summer with the head door closed and no air circulation it would be stifling in there when you'd open the door. And if you left the door open to even out the air, the door would be in the way of the galley area.
So I pulled some panels, looked around and figured out the flexible duct could be detached from the helm outlet and would easily reach the aft head wall without any issues. Got out the hole saw and with a new $10 vent from A-Z, I put the A/C outlet just above the electrical outlet. One of the easiest (and cheapest) mods I've done:
So I decided to relocate the vent/outlet to the head. Reason being, in the summer with the head door closed and no air circulation it would be stifling in there when you'd open the door. And if you left the door open to even out the air, the door would be in the way of the galley area.
So I pulled some panels, looked around and figured out the flexible duct could be detached from the helm outlet and would easily reach the aft head wall without any issues. Got out the hole saw and with a new $10 vent from A-Z, I put the A/C outlet just above the electrical outlet. One of the easiest (and cheapest) mods I've done:
TonyG13
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Wrapped up a few projects this weekend before closing up things until next year. Was a beautiful fall weekend in central Illinois. We have 5 acres & lease 3 back to farmer. He was out working field & said they had very good yields on corn that was planted around us this year. 
captkevin
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Re: Pulled her, have a project to work on….
Well, I went to start her and it didn’t go as planned. I cranked her and she wouldn’t fire. Figured the fuel needed to get up to the injectors. Cranked some more and heard a couple of cylinders firing. I kept cranking and she finally started to idle but EXTREMELY poor. Tons of stuff running through my mind, I couldn’t understand what I did wrong!!!! Two things I could check without having to pull everything apart again. Distributor and valve adjustment. I went right to the distributor. I set the engine at top dead center and looked at the rotor. It looked like it was pointing to the number one cylinder but was more towards the next cylinder on the cap. I pulled the distributor and reset it one tooth over. Put it back together and crossed my fingers. Turned the key and she fired right up and is purring like a kitten!! Idle is so smooth!!!! Very happy. 😅⚓️
aero3113
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Re: Pulled her, have a project to work on….
Got her all back together!
Have to let the sealant on the riser gaskets cure for at least 24 hours. Will try to start her within the next couple days. ⚓️
aero3113
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Re: Pulled her, have a project to work on….
When I was setting top dead center on the number 1 cylinder, there was compression with my finger over the spark plug hole. Before I removed the heads, there was absolutely 0 compression with my finger over the number 1 spark plug hole 👍🏻.
aero3113
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Re: Meet the new La Rea!
We're at Grand Harbor Marina on Pickwick Lake in Tennessee. Some visitors from India were here renting a pontoon boat, and this jackwagon decided to climb ONTO MY BOAT for a photo op. My first instinct was to chase him down and throw him overboard, but good sense prevailed. Instead, we gave him a loud and vigorous lesson in English language cursing.
LaRea
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Re: Pulled her, have a project to work on….
I got everything back together and adjusted the valves. Just have to install the manifolds, risers/elbows. Using the studs to align the intake manifold was huge. No way would you get it lined up first shot. I was surprised to see that the distributor was made of mostly plastic.
aero3113
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Re: Pic Of The Day
The admiral and I were in Cabo the last few days….just one of many pieces of eye candy.
Dream_Inn
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Re: Hardin Gen 7 Plus Seawater / Impeller Pumps
No, all factory as far as the gel coat.It looks like your bilge was painted at some point? I was at ours yesterday pulling a battery- it's like a petri dish down there. I also have water in the mid ship bilege (1/4") , should that not drain on through to the back? I think it's the anchor locker taking on water (rain, I'm on a trailer)...inside is dry with no musty smell.Corral42 said:The fire extinguisher could use some freshening up
Corral42
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