Forum: Fuel System
01-06-2019, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
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...
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Forum: General Interest
01-02-2019, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,843
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...
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Forum: General Interest
12-20-2018, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,571
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Forum: Ericson
12-09-2018, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 104,401
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...
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Forum: General Interest
10-22-2018, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,486
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...
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Forum: General Interest
10-17-2018, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,688
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
09-17-2018, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
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
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-31-2018, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,709
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...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-28-2018, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,221
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...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-11-2018, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,408
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-08-2018, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,586
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2018, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-09-2018, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2018, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,200
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-05-2018, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,595
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-21-2018, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
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. ...
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Forum: Overhaul
03-25-2018, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,944
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Forum: General Interest
03-23-2018, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,771
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...
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Forum: General Interest
01-31-2018, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,609
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Forum: Overhaul
01-18-2018, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 152
Views: 58,530
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Forum: Ignition System
01-18-2018, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,729
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Forum: General Interest
12-20-2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 17,236
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-02-2017, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
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Forum: General Interest
10-19-2017, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,544
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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