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Forum: General Interest 05-13-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,234
Posted By gspeckma
Temp Gauge goes to 240

I had purchased and installed new amp gauge, oil pressure gauge/sending unit and temp gauge/sending unit from Moyer Marine last summer. All three worked great until this spring when I put the boat...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-21-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,663
Posted By gspeckma
Thanks for the replies. The shaft was checked...

Thanks for the replies. The shaft was checked for straightness prior to installation, it was a new SS shaft, replacing the original brass one, so I don't think that is the problem. I also visually...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-21-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,663
Posted By gspeckma
Drive train Vibration - Alignment or Balance?

After replacing the cutlass bearing, dripless shaft seal, shaft zinc and prop shaft a year ago I experienced a drive train vibration but only at certain RPM/Speeds. I did my best to align the shaft...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By gspeckma
Neil, it is a full keel rudder. The rudder is...

Neil, it is a full keel rudder. The rudder is attached to the middle (iron) section of the keel and there is a distinct, separate forward keel, albeit only separated by a "seam", that is all three...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By gspeckma
Thanks for the replies, I'll do some research on...

Thanks for the replies, I'll do some research on the suggestions.
She has been re-powered with an inboard Yanmar diesel and I do not know what the original engine was. It also has a unique 3 piece...
Forum: General Interest 07-20-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By gspeckma
Can anyone identify this old Sailboat?

Recently saw this old wooden sailboat on the hard at Coeyman's Marina NY on the Hudson River. I went back today to get some pictures but found the boat had been put back in the water. I would love...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-10-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,532
Posted By gspeckma
Jim, I don't have a photo, sorry. Making a new...

Jim, I don't have a photo, sorry. Making a new prop shaft is not rocket science. Take your old shaft, prop and coupler to any good job shop machinist and ask them to make you a duplicate out of...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-08-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,532
Posted By gspeckma
Cutless bearing, prop shaft project completed.

Just finished up my "Fall" haul out projects. The old cutless bearing was tough to remove but once a cut was made all the way through it, we were able to drift it out without too much effort. The...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-17-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,532
Posted By gspeckma
Thanks Neil, I did see that. Ouch on the price. ...

Thanks Neil, I did see that. Ouch on the price. I should mention I will be having a new prop shaft made so adjusting the length to compensate for the length difference has been considered. A tech...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-17-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,532
Posted By gspeckma
Prop shaft coupler to trans flange rubber vibration damper

Has anyone found/tried a rubber disc vibration damper between the prop shaft coupler and the rear trans mount flange? If so,where did you get it?
Forum: Cooling System 04-24-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,646
Posted By gspeckma
Coolant hoses

Are all of the A-4 water coolant hoses the same size? I noticed I had two "varieties" on my A-4. The hoses running from the inlet to the pump, pump to T fitting and from the manifold to the exhaust...
Forum: Cooling System 11-16-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,958
Posted By gspeckma
Thanks Shawn, all good advice. I missed out on...

Thanks Shawn, all good advice. I missed out on an ebay auction last week that had 4 A4 manuals, including the MMI Bible. It is on my list for my next order. Gary
Forum: Cooling System 11-16-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,958
Posted By gspeckma
Another "Eureka!" moment (no water flow solved)

As I mentioned in my first post a few weeks ago, my wife Linda and I just took possesion of a 1979 Pearson P-28 with original A4. During the process of winterizing (on the hard, after transporting...
Forum: Cooling System 11-15-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,958
Posted By gspeckma
Well, I got the bolt out and the pump is out. I...

Well, I got the bolt out and the pump is out. I ended up using a small LED lit inspection mirror to better see what I was dealing with. I wire brushed most of the loose rust off the bolt head and...
Forum: Cooling System 11-11-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,958
Posted By gspeckma
All good advice, thank you. It is such tight...

All good advice, thank you. It is such tight quarters in there that no matter what contortions I make, ( I am 6'4") I cant even see the bolt. I can just barely feel it. I'll bring a stronger...
Forum: Cooling System 11-10-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,958
Posted By gspeckma
water pump lower bolt

I've just returned from battling with a severely rusted and rounded off lower H2O pump bolt. Tried everything at my disposal including griptite sockets to no avail. I'm stumped as to how I am going...
Forum: Cooling System 10-25-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,432
Posted By gspeckma
Thanks for info and welcomes, I look forward to...

Thanks for info and welcomes, I look forward to asking more questions and providing helpful advice where I can. It's going to be a long winter here in Upstate New York. I assume the replacement...
Forum: Cooling System 10-25-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,432
Posted By gspeckma
A4 Water Pump Grease Cap

Brand new to the list, just picked up our Pearson P28 on Monday. In the process of winterizing, I noticed the grease cap covered with rust. I went to turn it and the entire fitting broke off the...
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