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Forum: Fuel System 01-06-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
Posted By sdemore
I may have an alternate method, if I can find...

I may have an alternate method, if I can find something that will work to dissolve the varnish. I can slide it over into the lazarette enough to get the level sensor back out. I can drop that side...
Forum: General Interest 01-02-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,843
Posted By sdemore
Free A4 on Facebook

Saw a post on Facebook tonight, that some guy in Florida is repowering with diesel and giving away his A4. He thinks it may be seized, but isn't sure. If anybody is interested, I can copy and paste...
Forum: General Interest 12-20-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,571
Posted By sdemore
Facebook is like the lottery. On Facebook, don't...

Facebook is like the lottery. On Facebook, don't post anything you want to keep private. On the lottery, don't spend any money you can't afford to lose.
Forum: Ericson 12-09-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,401
Posted By sdemore
Two cents (and probably not worth it) on those...

Two cents (and probably not worth it) on those allen head bolts. I used to use those unknown stainless alloys on motorcycle repairs. After shining them up, a dab of clear nail polish will help to...
Forum: General Interest 10-22-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,486
Posted By sdemore
I've been told that once I have everything...

I've been told that once I have everything together, I should have the CG Auxiliary do an inspection. When finished, they give a sticker that goes on your mast to show you did it, and that is...
Forum: General Interest 10-17-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,688
Posted By sdemore
Where is the like button for that last...

Where is the like button for that last clarification???
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 09-17-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
Posted By sdemore
Parts Sale

I don't often see A4 parts on Craigslist, but saw this one today in the Annapolis listing. Thought some of the locals might have interest.
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Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
Posted By sdemore
I'm watching this whole thing and it's like a...

I'm watching this whole thing and it's like a pissing contest. I had never heard of an A4 a year and a half ago and mine arrived fully disassembled and in cardboard boxes. By listening to the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-31-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,709
Posted By sdemore
Oh, and the other thing that shocked me, there...

Oh, and the other thing that shocked me, there was virtually no damage to the zinc after a year in the water. I expected there to be nothing remaining of it, but you could still read the writing on...
Forum: Overhaul 08-28-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,221
Posted By sdemore
I've applied a light coating of Vaseline if it...

I've applied a light coating of Vaseline if it was going to be sitting a while. Keeps it from rusting and won't harm the gasket seal. Once it is assembled, the gasket will seal out the air and with...
Forum: Fuel System 08-11-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,408
Posted By sdemore
Thanks for all the suggestions. My first thought...

Thanks for all the suggestions. My first thought was that it was a plugged screen in the fuel tank, but sort of ruled that out. I tried to hook it up to a gas can last night, but didn't have a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-08-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,586
Posted By sdemore
When two of my intake valves stuck open, I tried...

When two of my intake valves stuck open, I tried putting MMO in through the spark plug hole, but it just ran straight through the open valve and out the carb. I took off the valve cover plate and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-22-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
Posted By sdemore
When I had two that were badly stuck and MMO...

When I had two that were badly stuck and MMO wouldn't get to them, I opened the valve side cover and sprayed Sea Foam (spray version) on the stems and into the guides. 15 seconds later, everything...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,831
Posted By sdemore
I installed mine on the hard (it came in pieces,...

I installed mine on the hard (it came in pieces, in boxes). I used a come-along in about the middle of the boom, with a halyard supporting the boom in the same place, and got it into the cockpit. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-07-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,200
Posted By sdemore
FWIW, I just went through the 2 stuck intake...

FWIW, I just went through the 2 stuck intake vales scenario a few months ago. I tried an MMO soak, but the oil just ran through the intake manifold and into the carb. I got a can of Seafoam (the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
Posted By sdemore
Wait, you guys are financially limited sailors...

Wait, you guys are financially limited sailors (me included!)? I only came here to improve my social standing by hanging with the well-to-do's...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By sdemore
I used a cheapo harbor freight stand with some...

I used a cheapo harbor freight stand with some longer bolts and spacers through the flywheel end (the flywheel housing wasn't there yet). I could only connect 3 of the 4 arms, but it worked fine. ...
Forum: Overhaul 03-25-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,944
Posted By sdemore
Thanks for all of the advice, I was able to fix...

Thanks for all of the advice, I was able to fix it.

I tried squirting MMO in through the spark plug hole and watched it run out the intake manifold. I tried carb cleaner, but couldn't get it...
Forum: General Interest 03-23-2018, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,771
Posted By sdemore
I was in the same boat as you (no pun intended)...

I was in the same boat as you (no pun intended) this time last year. I got a new to me boat with the Atomic 4 in multiple boxes and bags. Between the book and the people on this site, I was able to...
Forum: General Interest 01-31-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,609
Posted By sdemore
Or go to the very top of this page and click the...

Or go to the very top of this page and click the "Return to the home page..." link
Forum: Overhaul 01-18-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,530
Posted By sdemore
I need a "like" button :D

I need a "like" button :D
Forum: Ignition System 01-18-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,729
Posted By sdemore
Did somebody perhaps install a heli-coil at some...

Did somebody perhaps install a heli-coil at some point? Does it look like a spring? A lot of people install those when they strip a spark plug hole (or other threaded opening). You drill the hole...
Forum: General Interest 12-20-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,236
Posted By sdemore
Just to highlight one option on the FWC that was...

Just to highlight one option on the FWC that was just described. I had issues with a second pump, so installed an electric pump on the fresh water side and use the engine driven pump for 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 Interest 10-19-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,544
Posted By sdemore
Two cents on my recent experience. I was seeing...

Two cents on my recent experience. I was seeing a similar thing, more in cruise than at idle and more the harder I pushed it. Turned out that the reversing gear needed to be adjusted. It was never...
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