Lance Do not remember the length of the bolts. In my boat there was a void under the fiberglass. Just make sure the threads on the lag bolts, when tight, fully engage the fiberglass or another way of explaining make sure the threads extend to the head of the bolt. John
In a message dated 6/5/2008 1:26:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Amazing. What length lags did you use? -- Lance Jones Commodore, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TM Gaelforce Capri 25 Scottish Rebel -------------- Original message from [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -------------- Lance Not sure of the thickness. Several years ago the lag bolts in my head had over time made the holes larger and the head could not be secured. I filled the holes with Marine Tex, redrilled and secured head with lag bolts. No problems since. John In a message dated 6/5/2008 9:15:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the responses. How thick is the fiberglass there as it would seem to be a wee bit insecure with just lag type bolts. -- Lance Jones Commodore, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TM Gaelforce Capri 25 Scottish Rebel -------------- Original message from John Oppenheimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- > I went through the same process. On my 85, the bolts are just 1/4" SS > lag bolts which screw into the fiberglass. > > But, what I did was to use the old Groco bottom casting with the new > bowl and pump. The mounting flanges for the pump were a little off, but > it did bolt on. > > John > 1985 C27TR 5956 Cool Change > Lake Travis, Austin, TX > > Lance wrote: > > > > > > Howdy all, > > I broke down and picked up a new head after mine died last week (Thanks > > for all the tips). Now, the new head doesn't match up with the old > > holes. How do I access the area underneath that the head is mounted on. > > My C-27 is an 84. > > > ; > Thanks! > > -- > > Lance Jones > > > > Catalina 27TM Gaelforce > > Capri 25 Scottish Rebel ____________________________________ Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) . **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
