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[1derful at comcast.net]

Chuck, 

I was told I could just suck the transmission fluid out of hole where did stick goes. 

True? 

Patrick 



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From: "Charles Finn" <charles at finn.ws> 
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:04:23 AM 
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I just spent a couple of days behind the engine installing a rudder position indicator for my autohelm, removing and cleaning out zebra mussels from the heat exchanger, cleaning up wiring, etc.   I am 6' 5" tall and have two knee replacements.  I am glad I have lost 30 pounds over the past six months, but the real trick to working behind our engines it to remove the water heater!   It is secured on the front and back, but these areas are not too difficult to reach if you have cut out the side of the port sail locker.  The drain is on the lower aft end of the heater.  Turn off all AC power!  Disconnect from the pier!  Then move the heater around to disconnect the three electric wires and the four hoses  (two with antifreeze and two for hot water supply).   It easily lifts out and then there is room for even a big guy like me to move around.  I position a 2x4' foam pad to lie on and I make certain I have all the tools needed including a light,  but I have boosted in and out of the area probably 15 times over two days last week. 
DO check your heat exchanger while you are down there!   There are cleanouts on it and you should take the time to clean it out before it becomes a problem! 
The only downside to this is you will have to refill the engine cooling system and ensure you get the air bubble out.   I do this by refilling the antifreeze with a hand transfer pump  (less than $10 from Harbor Freight), filling from the cooling hose connection located at the port side, forward at the bottom of the engine  (right, lower, front of your engine as you are looking at it from the cabin. 

Hope this helps! 
Chuck Finn 
Mighty Quinn  #114 
Great Lakes 

On 5/22/2013 9:18 AM, William Knowles wrote: 



The zinc is pretty easy, the trans oil a little harder, depends on your size. For fat guys like me tough to move around. 


Bill Flying Goose 



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Is it easy to replace zinc on engine & to change transmission fluid? 
Patrick 

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