Forum: Electrical
03-13-2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,431
after market starter
I am looking at a rebuild of an A4 starter but see several aftermarkets being offered for right around $100. A rebuild would cost at least that much. Anyone using the aftermarket versus original...
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Forum: General Interest
02-18-2015, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Yes both main and jib are Furler. The old Hyde...
Yes both main and jib are Furler. The old Hyde style. The jib is actually the forestay too. It ha no wire inside. Just a solid bar of aluminum extrusion. I will be watching that carefully as I bring...
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Forum: General Interest
02-17-2015, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
See you guys just cant help yourselves but be...
See you guys just cant help yourselves but be helpful.... Yes if the Yanmar fails I can see me hunting another A4. And the topsides already do look better just two weeks after taking possession. I...
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Forum: General Interest
02-17-2015, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Impolite of me to not include pic of new boat....
Impolite of me to not include pic of new boat. Enjoy. She needs everything done. Will Haul her in Fall for bottom. Otherwise doing it all in water. Just now working on repacking stuffing box and...
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Forum: General Interest
02-17-2015, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
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Forum: General Interest
02-17-2015, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Thanks for all the great support
We recently made a move to a larger and very different boat selling the HR28 and picking up a project Bombay Pilothouse 31. A VERY project boat indeed. It has sat in the water at slip and not moved...
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Forum: General Interest
02-16-2015, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
Water pump green from leaks
Over years of slight leaking the water pump and for that matter the stuffing box and strainer are discolored green with indication of salt deposits. What is the best way to get them back to orig...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-17-2015, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,539
This is an interesting thread and speaks to...
This is an interesting thread and speaks to something I may need to deal with before long. But it also leaves me with a question I have wished to ask for some time. My system is exactly as the...
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Forum: Ignition System
01-15-2015, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 16,654
I am probably too late with this thought but...
I am probably too late with this thought but while you have the carb off and torn down why not install the spare carb you have and see if it makes a difference. If things improve it would point...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-14-2015, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,376
I tend to agree and have sourced a new one at...
I tend to agree and have sourced a new one at marineengine.com however yesterday I took the flywheel cover off and removed teh starter again. I had previously used some white grease to lube the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-13-2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,376
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-13-2015, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,376
John it did cross my mind at one point that it...
John it did cross my mind at one point that it could be the ignition switch. I wonder how I would test for this. Options i would consider would be pick up a new ignition and replace or turn key to on...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-12-2015, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,376
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Forum: Announcements
01-05-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,794
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Forum: Fuel System
12-27-2014, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,525
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Forum: General Interest
12-25-2014, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Ignition System
12-20-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 15,563
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Forum: Fuel System
12-19-2014, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,035
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Forum: Fuel System
12-19-2014, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,035
Fuel gauge install
I installed a new Moeller 13 gallon tank a year ago. Never got around to adding a gauge. I can open a lazarette and see line on side of tank if I need to check for gas. I am thinking it is time to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-19-2014, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,900
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Forum: Fuel System
12-15-2014, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,803
I look forward to hearing what resolves this....
I look forward to hearing what resolves this. Nothing comes to ind here except that you will be happy once it is solved because you now have a completely new fuel system. Having bought a 48 year old...
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Forum: General Interest
12-09-2014, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,896
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-29-2014, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,851
Another question... what caused that clog? Is...
Another question... what caused that clog? Is that salt deposit and is it dependent on running temperature. I seem to recall that salt begins to settle out about 140 degrees or something like that....
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-29-2014, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,851
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-18-2014, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,886
Nice job. Inspirational. I actually think you...
Nice job. Inspirational. I actually think you started with a rougher engine than mine. I suppose most guys would leave mine alone. And I may. I agree the prep is key. Getting all loose and rusted off...
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