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Forum: Cooling System 08-02-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By Dave Neptune
Thumbs up Courtesy

It is very nice to have all of the info here on this site. The years of compilation have yielded a vast amount of info for all things A-4. Please note that this info is free and offered up to all by...
Forum: Cooling System 08-02-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By joe_db
If you can get a valve to fit in there, have at...

If you can get a valve to fit in there, have at it. Many Moyer products can be reverse-engineered and probably done a cheaper way, but we try and give some respect to our host here.
Not everyone has...
Forum: General Interest 08-24-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,149
Posted By SubtoSail
Jerry, Thanks for the shout out! Ric, I...

Jerry,

Thanks for the shout out!

Ric, I suspect there are more than a few A4 owners on Oahu lurking here. I might be the least helpful, but I know how encouraging a short amount of time with...
Forum: Exhaust System 08-19-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,493
Posted By Graham
Today's progress: I did the acid flush. ...

Today's progress:

I did the acid flush.

I pressure tested the RWC system at 20psi for 30 min and droped to 16psi. Is that that is a concern? Maybe I'll do this test and see what happens over...
Forum: Safety 04-09-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,444
Posted By ndutton
The similar properties between gasoline and...

The similar properties between gasoline and propane should be well known to boat owners who have either and by the posts here it is obvious our forum members are well informed. However, as for the...
Forum: Overhaul 09-26-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By Peter
I was under the impression nyvoyager was asking...

I was under the impression nyvoyager was asking about the hose running from your thermostat to the rear of the manifold instead of the front.

This is the thatch modification that is intended to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-22-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,512
Posted By ndutton
Delco 10Si Single Wire (self excite) ignition...

Delco 10Si Single Wire (self excite) ignition protected
Forum: Cooling System 07-31-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,592
Posted By ndutton
In time you'll realize, as the rest of us already...

In time you'll realize, as the rest of us already have, that MMI products are carefully thought out, of the highest standards and deliver lasting value for the cost. Until then, please consider that...
Forum: Fuel System 07-17-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,514
Posted By Administrator
For the forum "old-timers"... Remember the...

For the forum "old-timers"...

Remember the good old days when we used to scour uploaded photos for the brand of beer showing up somewhere in the images before paying any particular attention to...
Forum: Ignition System 07-10-2019, 09:25 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 263,506
Posted By ndutton
OK Dave, your boat, your choice. I'll...

OK Dave, your boat, your choice.

I'll repeat an indisputable fact that has been mentioned in this and other threads on the subject of electronic ignition. Since recommending the EI...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-20-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,187
Posted By thatch
Normally all of the plugs will burn a similar...

Normally all of the plugs will burn a similar color which should be a medium brown.
In your case, where one is way out of whack, I'd probably start by replacing just that plug, or by cleaning and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,299
Posted By thatch
Heinze, Welcome aboard. When doing a pressure...

Heinze, Welcome aboard. When doing a pressure test of the block and head, it is a good idea to "not" include the water-pump in the plumbing setup. This is because you will be relying on the...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By sdemore
CamaroMan, 2 cents on the forum from a fairly new...

CamaroMan, 2 cents on the forum from a fairly new user. I joined last year when I picked up a project boat with a motor in pieces in boxes. The first recommendation I got on here was to buy a...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-02-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By ndutton
CamaroMan, I think I understand the engine under...

CamaroMan, I think I understand the engine under repair is not yours and further that you do not own an Atomic 4. If correct it begs the question, are you trying to help out an Atomic 4 owner as...
Forum: Fuel System 07-05-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,939
Posted By ndutton
As was I my friend.

As was I my friend.
Forum: General Interest 07-16-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,924
Posted By thatch
Actually we have seen and discussed Jerry's (his...

Actually we have seen and discussed Jerry's (his A4) condition before and it is not that unusual. Low oil pressure at cold start-up is most likely caused by a partially clogged oil pick-up screen or...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-15-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,047
Posted By ndutton
A conflicting opinion

If the block corrosion is such that it has breached through in one place it's reasonable that the corrosion is not isolated to that one place. The entirety of the cooling system passages in the block...
Forum: Fuel System 08-27-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,389
Posted By ndutton
Look at the welds. Aluminum welds are maybe a...

Look at the welds. Aluminum welds are maybe a quarter inch across and look like a roll of dimes without the wrapper canted on its side. Stainless and steel welds are about half that size and...
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 08-19-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,708
Posted By ndutton
Interesting that the alternate opinion on...

Interesting that the alternate opinion on ignition system amperage makes no mention of coil saturation at higher RPM to continue to produce the desirable hot, fat, blue spark. There’s something more...
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 08-19-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,708
Posted By thatch
Testing procedure

To help in better understanding how the 9 volt factor in the EWDS was arrived at, I will describe the "lab". The engine used is a well seasoned A4 in my Catalina 30 that is equipped with an...
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 08-18-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,708
Posted By ndutton
We're here to help the best we can and there's no...

We're here to help the best we can and there's no shame in asking questions, not on this forum.
We chose 9 volts (approximate) for the reason presented in the second paragraph of post #7 in this...
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 08-17-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,708
Posted By ndutton
I'd say correct again. It's there to provide...

I'd say correct again. It's there to provide information to the operator to aid him/her in a logical troubleshooting strategy. It doesn't do the troubleshooting for you.

In simpler words, it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 40,193
Posted By ndutton
Exclamation It's time to put a stop to this

I'm sure it's "messy" on some boats but the cold hard fact is the ABYC (http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=53398&postcount=1)* specifies an allowable maximum 3% voltage drop on...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-26-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 30,902
Posted By ndutton
Nice design Laszlo but please consider a few...

Nice design Laszlo but please consider a few issues:

Galvanized pipe. The zinc of the galvanizing will cook off in time but while it does it emits toxic fumes, a situation as dangerous as an...
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