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Forum: General Interest 10-05-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By joe_db
Shipping complaint

Please take this as constructive criticism for a business that I love to support:

Your shipping charges on small items makes them difficult to buy. I just bought a $350 cooling pump from you and...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-26-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,714
Posted By jmupstate
Thank you!

Thank you ndutton, that takes the mystery out of the muffler configurations!
Forum: Electrical 12-26-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,370
Posted By joe_db
Very useful info from East-Penn Deka.

Very useful info from East-Penn Deka.
Forum: Links of Particular Interest 11-28-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,253
Posted By Neuse River Sailor
Old Atomic Sailor Newsletters

I came across some old issues of The Atomic Sailor, Universal Motor's newsletter for Atomic 4 users, and here they are for my friends at the forum (the first issue appears to be missing pages 1 and...
Forum: General Interest 08-12-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,004
Posted By edwardc
I want to second the reliability of a...

I want to second the reliability of a well-maintained A4. Shortly after purchase, we replaced our badly maintained A4 with a rebuilt short block from MMI in 2010. Since then, we’ve put almost 2000...
Forum: Fuel System 08-08-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,386
Posted By ndutton
M-C item #50635K373 Pkg quantity 1

M-C item #50635K373

Pkg quantity 1
Forum: Fuel System 08-08-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,386
Posted By ndutton
McMaster-Carr item #53485K22 - - - 3/4 of the...

McMaster-Carr item #53485K22 - - - 3/4 of the way down on the page. Package quantity = 5
https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/349/
Forum: Fuel System 11-20-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,085
Posted By Al Schober
You can test the existing pickup tube for a leak...

You can test the existing pickup tube for a leak with a pressure test. You'll need a bicycle pump and a U-tube manometer.
Without leak, you can pressurize the tube (measured in inches of fuel) to...
Forum: Ignition System 07-10-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 263,532
Posted By Dave9111
>> what was the original internal resistance of...

>> what was the original internal resistance of the VW coil

Bosch says the 00012 coil is a 3 ohm coil, but it measures more, 3.4 to 3.6 ohms and that's with a good Fluke meter.

I have a new...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,615
Posted By Dave Neptune
JXP, you stated the plug had a black residue....

JXP, you stated the plug had a black residue. This leads me to think you are just to rich and after a while (updraft carb!) the engine just floods out. Once it sits the excess fuel evaporates out of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,156
Posted By GregH
And there's the solution! Way too much water (let...

And there's the solution! Way too much water (let along ANY) in the fuel which is 1000% my fault from last fall's haulout and not securing the deck fill cover properly with the following 24hrs of...
Forum: Fuel System 06-19-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,209
Posted By Dave Neptune
Cool Jet removal?

Guys, remember the jet is the smallest orifice in the fuel stream so with a good air gun the jets passages can be blown free of gunk and debris in the passages by blowing through the jet in both...
Forum: Ignition System 06-10-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,074
Posted By tenders
So your engine runs, but not in gear, and a spare...

So your engine runs, but not in gear, and a spare coil of unknown provenance makes the distributor smoke. The rest of your ignition gear is a year old.

I don’t know how much importance to put on...
Forum: Fuel System 05-08-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,683
Posted By Dave Neptune
Lightbulb Extra gap clarity

The additional gap will raise only the temp of the tip's as there will be a bit better fire (burn) at low idle speeds. It takes a bit more energy to jump the gap and that additional energy is what...
Forum: Introductions 08-09-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,985
Posted By TerryB
Solved

Well it took me awhile to figure this out but I was able to resolve all my engine woes. The boat was new to me and the initial problem was overheating. In summary I replaced the impeller, cooling...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-04-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By ndutton
Moment of Zen

I prefer not to live my life in a state of outrage choosing to play the cards I'm dealt instead.

Applying the spirit of this post...
Forum: Fuel System 07-28-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,134
Posted By Mo
Been helping a forum member the past couple of...

Been helping a forum member the past couple of days with a fuel issue....still wont idle so he is burning off all the fuel in the tank and we will top up with non ethanol fuel with stabilizer. Carb...
Forum: General Interest 07-19-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,839
Posted By Oldlaxer1
This about sums it up...

I think we've all been there
Forum: Electrical 06-24-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,952
Posted By tac
Cool idea, poorly executed Terminal Tamer ...

Cool idea, poorly executed

Terminal Tamer
1. The copper bus bar is not tin plated. Once it’s developed a copper oxide or copper sulphate corrosion coating, it’s resistance will increase.
2....
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,603
Posted By GEM555
"This forum is not to find mechanics but to get...

"This forum is not to find mechanics but to get the members able to keep the A-4 tuned and running reliably."

I understand - you can own an A4 but you had better be a good mechanic because...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-02-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,076
Posted By Sam
It is late spring here in Chicago and I would...

It is late spring here in Chicago and I would like to update all after my winter layup as a teaching moment to newer readers. Following the advise received I first drained my tank by jury rigging...
Forum: Ignition System 05-18-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,516
Posted By afsam94
coil and cap replaced w Moyer stuff.

She fired up instantly without a cough.

Forgot rotor and I have a used spare if that problem arises but will order new one with my next order to save shipping.
Forum: Cooling System 05-17-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,491
Posted By chrisoelder
ISSUE FOUND!

Alright. Last night I went down to the boat to diagnose the overheating issue.

@CajunSpike 's Suggestion I ran the engine and started checking the hose for a pinch or any kind of wear. I couldn't...
Forum: General Interest 04-20-2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,728
Posted By tlross
Racoon uses MMI Atomic 4 manual for bedding

Thought the forums would be amused: My boat jobs have been delayed for a week not only because we have had terrible weather but because of the presence of a racoon WHO HAD HER BABIES IN THE BOAT!!...
Forum: Ignition System 04-06-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,380
Posted By Ram41662
Testing Pertronix Ignitor 1

I was having no luck with getting a spark from my ignition system.

I replaced the coil, all the wires, including the plug wires, the cap, rotor and plugs. I even wired a clean set of leads, but...
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