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Forum: Overhaul 02-04-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,059
Posted By Al Schober
I'll try to help.. If the head is still...

I'll try to help..
If the head is still installed, give the water jacket and head a pressure test. You're looking for cracks and cylinder porosity. Do these yourself - low cost.
If the head is...
Forum: Overhaul 01-16-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By jcwright
Hello Splashdog. I'm not sure it will help...

Hello Splashdog.

I'm not sure it will help with your situation, but below is a link to drawings that show the locations of the mounting holes for a late model A4. I've highlighted the hole...
Forum: Overhaul 01-15-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By Sam
I can give a little feedback but suggest you...

I can give a little feedback but suggest you double check. I have a 1966 Morgan 34 w/original A4- ie "early model" Back in my youthful days about 30yrs ago I bought a rebuilt short block A4. I did...
Forum: General Interest 07-30-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,766
Posted By Boat
thats awesome!! rust free!

thats awesome!! rust free!
Forum: General Interest 07-30-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,766
Posted By Sam
At first I thought it was mine- but I only have...

At first I thought it was mine- but I only have "Craftsman"?
Forum: General Interest 07-30-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,766
Posted By romantic comedy
It is not mine. I use wrenches of the correct...

It is not mine. I use wrenches of the correct size.
Forum: Overhaul 07-22-2020, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,934
Posted By Ando
I just tore into it :D I did however make...

I just tore into it :D
I did however make notes, took lots of pics and arraigned the lifters and springs in order from 1-8 from flywheel to aft.
I'm sure a more learned approach will by posted for...
Forum: General Interest 07-20-2020, 02:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By capnward
When you changed fuel lines, did you change...

When you changed fuel lines, did you change filters? Try opening your fuel fill cap, in case your fuel tank vent is clogged, and the pump can't draw fuel. Once you get a fuel pressure gauge, you can...
Forum: General Interest 07-14-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By Sam
well, carb is designed to run on 1-2psi, most...

well, carb is designed to run on 1-2psi, most folks have Facet pumps [Moyer] 1-3psi to 2-4psi range. 4psi+ is for long fuel runs from the tank. Not having some kind of filter [10 to 40 micron]...
Forum: General Interest 07-13-2020, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By tenders
Yeah, I was going to say "three boat lengths...

Yeah, I was going to say "three boat lengths after you float off of the marine railway system at 3/4 reverse throttle."
Forum: General Interest 07-13-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By sastanley
Or, just long enough you've dropped all the lines...

Or, just long enough you've dropped all the lines from the dock and have just backed the boat out into the fairway !! :D :rolleyes:
Forum: General Interest 07-13-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By ndutton
1 - 2 minutes at idle on one bowl of fuel.

1 - 2 minutes at idle on one bowl of fuel.
Forum: General Interest 11-03-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,497
Posted By edwardc
What you did is the equivalent of extended...

What you did is the equivalent of extended cranking with the seacock open. The pump pushed antifreeze thru the system until the waterlift muffler filled up. With no exhaust pressure to empty the...
Forum: Electrical 10-09-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,713
Posted By Sam
To me little Prestolite dizzy [w/condenser...

To me little Prestolite dizzy [w/condenser hanging on side and oil cup] means early model. Detail steps are spelled out in Moyer tech pages. Basically, pull the distributor, get to TDC on...
Forum: Electrical 10-09-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,713
Posted By ndutton
I'm not saying this is the case but regarding my...

I'm not saying this is the case but regarding my earlier caution, if #1 piston is at the top of its travel on the exhaust stroke, the rotor should be pointing at #4!!! (because #4 would be at the...
Forum: Electrical 10-09-2019, 04:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,713
Posted By ndutton
Yes, all correct but please know that the mark...

Yes, all correct but please know that the mark you made for the top of the compression stroke will also indicate the top of the exhaust stroke. When setting the timing initially it is imperative you...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,613
Posted By edwardc
Arizona Outboards claims to have it in stock: ...

Arizona Outboards claims to have it in stock:

https://www.arizonaoutboards.com.au/outboard-parts/uncategorised/vsh-6201n-adjustable-voltage-regulator/

They are in Australia, so shipping cost...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-26-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By roadnsky
Take a look at the attached procedure. Might be...

Take a look at the attached procedure.
Might be worth a try.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By ndutton
Rotor-distributor cap problem.

Rotor-distributor cap problem.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2019, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By CajunSpike
Not to long ago, I installed EI into my late...

Not to long ago, I installed EI into my late model A4. Pulled points/plate and installed EI plate. Installed ring around the shaft..put it back together. Cranked, got nothing.
Pulled cap off...
Forum: General Interest 08-16-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,356
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Unknown at the moment. A yellow spark is not...

Unknown at the moment. A yellow spark is not good.

The first thing I would do is be sure there is enough voltage to the coil.

Take a voltage reading across the battery posts. Leave the probe on...
Forum: General Interest 08-15-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,356
Posted By capnward
That needle coming in at an angle on top is your...

That needle coming in at an angle on top is your idle adjustment screw. Turning it out leans the mixture. Usually it is turned out at least 1 full turn from the seat, often 1.5. Your setting of .5 is...
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