Forum: General Interest
12-24-2023, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 635
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Forum: General Interest
12-24-2023, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 635
Blessings and Gratitude
A huge heartfelt thank you to all who give of themselves helping all members of our Forum throughout the years. 2023 has been a year filled with excitement and changes and we feel blessed to have so...
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Forum: Introductions
12-24-2023, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,444
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Forum: Cooling System
11-27-2023, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,397
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Forum: Cooling System
11-19-2023, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-18-2023, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,305
Electronic Ignition woes
I had this same issue when I converted my A4 from points/condenser to a Pertronics Electronic Ignition like that shown in OP's picture. I had intermittent shut downs happening and it about drove me...
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Forum: General Interest
11-06-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,373
One of the less than desirable features of the...
One of the less than desirable features of the Atomic 4 is the accessory drive of the alternator. Back in the day of meager electronics the small alternators were ok but even then low rpms were not...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-30-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
over cooling
Your engine temperature is actually controlled by the thermostat modulating flow through your bypass loop (between the "T" fitting on the side of the engine and the inlet to the thermostat housing). ...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-16-2023, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 882
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Forum: Fuel System
07-11-2023, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,472
Final Update
I cleaned the carb this past...
Final Update
I cleaned the carb this past weekend and I was able to clear a blockage in the idle jet with a bristle. The carb worked wonderfully and I have no problems with idle now! No more...
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Forum: Electrical
05-12-2023, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 918
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Forum: Good Guys
05-11-2023, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,917
Steam
The day before I was due to launch in 2021 I noticed steam and dripping water from the water injection port on my riser. This is something you cannot "unsee" and that you do not want to launch with...
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Forum: Exhaust System
04-30-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 835
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Forum: Electrical
02-07-2023, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,591
New PKYS YouTube Channel
I've used PKYS Inc. in Annapolis several times over the years, for major electrical projects, parts, and simply technical advice, and I recommend them highly.
They've just launched a nice...
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Forum: Cooling System
01-31-2023, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,314
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Forum: Fuel System
12-21-2022, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,113
Resolution, and some humble pie
Last update -
Posting this so others can learn from my mistakes and ensure they absolutely check everything.
The long story short is I did not completely remove the old gasket from where it was...
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Forum: Ignition System
12-04-2022, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
So did the engine get winterized?
I bet the...
So did the engine get winterized?
I bet the starter is NOT shot. They are pretty tough! Do you know if it is new or old style?
(I have had exceedingly bad luck the few times mechanics looked at my...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-03-2022, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Breadcrumbs
Leaving an outcome here for those who come later as I found many threads exactly like this one but no happy endings. After taking stock of my situation and the poor condition of the many parts that...
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Forum: General Interest
09-14-2022, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,342
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-16-2022, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,163
Moral Support
Edward, after years of reading the forum, learning a lot, and 'getting to know' many of you guys through your posts and humor, I can only say, to read your first post on this thread feels like a...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-13-2022, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,163
Studs my friends. The fastening system (hex...
Studs my friends. The fastening system (hex nuts) is then on the outside of the flange, not buried deep in the manifold. If they want to seize solid in the manifold, don't care anymore.
This...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-21-2022, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Update: resolved.
Skip to learnings if you are that guy....
1. Main passage plug on carb- Bone Dry
2. Main passage fuel flow with jumped Facet pump- Nothing
3. Main feed from fuel filter to Facet Inlet with...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-19-2022, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-26-2022, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,578
I will 2nd the 'don't rush to rebuild if you...
I will 2nd the 'don't rush to rebuild if you don't have to, but do it when you have the time & energy.'
When I got my boat, my PO said, "engine is in pretty rough shape, but will get you in and out...
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Forum: Electrical
05-24-2022, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,032
Yeah, I'm with Neil. If you are going to stick...
Yeah, I'm with Neil. If you are going to stick with that alternator/tach combo, a good local alternator shop can actually "renew" that alternator while you ask them for an AC tap if you will go that...
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