Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
02-27-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
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Forum: Cooling System
02-26-2023, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,417
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Forum: Cooling System
02-24-2023, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,417
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-18-2022, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
Fixed
Thank you for your replies...always helps me get into a diagnostic frame of mind rather than "try this", "try that".
Pulled a plug and saw there was a spark when cranking, so assumed a fuel issue....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-16-2022, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,390
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2022, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2022, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
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Forum: General Interest
08-03-2022, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
I don't think you're there yet. Looks like...
I don't think you're there yet. Looks like you've stopped the leak, but have replaced the OPSS (safety switch) with a sender unit. Sender unit will NOT work as a safety switch! Electric fuel pump...
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Forum: General Interest
07-25-2022, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
First welcome to the MMI Forum.
Looks like a...
First welcome to the MMI Forum.
Looks like a sender possibly. Is the narrow end an electrical plug or a slip fitting?
The oil pressure sender is usually mounted on the flywheel end. It could...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-19-2022, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,633
The stuffing box should leak. Leaking at 1 drop...
The stuffing box should leak. Leaking at 1 drop every 20 seconds is about right for "flax" packing. It should leak less when not running and leak it should. You can go to synthetic packing and drip...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-19-2022, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,411
Paul, not sure if you are trying to reduce an 1...
Paul, not sure if you are trying to reduce an 1 5/8 on to an 1 1/2 or stretch an 1 1/2 on to an 1 5/8 however your right that it's not a good idea. You want the integrity of anything that can leak...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-15-2022, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,633
I think this is a water lift muffler. Hot...
I think this is a water lift muffler. Hot exhaust gases are mixed with the cooling water exiting the manifold, and that mixing cools the exhaust and quiets the noise. The exhaust pressure then...
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Forum: General Interest
06-22-2022, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Still around.
I'm still around. Just busy as heck. Just helped a guy remove, rebuild and install the A4 in his boat. I gave him every part he needed. Just sent crank bearings, pistons and rods to a machine...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-21-2022, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,642
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Forum: General Interest
06-18-2022, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
New MVP's!
I just noticed:
Peter and TimBSmith.
Congratulations and thanks for all you do for the forum.
Bill
ps: BTW, Any Mo or Russ sightings lately?
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-27-2022, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,099
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-15-2022, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Welcome. First get rid of the squeeze bulb,...
Welcome. First get rid of the squeeze bulb, they're illegal. Sounds like the fuel pump is dead or you would not need to pump the bulb again.
Electric or manual pump?
A fuel pressure gage will...
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Forum: General Interest
02-21-2022, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
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Forum: General Interest
01-17-2022, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,840
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Forum: Electrical
01-05-2022, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,838
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Forum: Fuel System
01-01-2022, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,759
Let me add that you should check your filters...
Let me add that you should check your filters with a magnet. If a magnet sticks, they're going to rust. And the rust particles are going to go downstream toward your carb. I spent a Summer...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-14-2021, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,476
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-26-2021, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
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Forum: Introductions
10-20-2021, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,963
First off, welcome to the forum! You've...
First off, welcome to the forum! You've definitely found one of the best places on the Internet!
Probably the number one advice for A4 novices is "No extended cranking with the cooling water...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-23-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 883
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