Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
01-16-2015, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
01-16-2015, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
Bill, No this is not a happy affair. I will...
Bill, No this is not a happy affair. I will probably cry the minute I put the saws-all blade on her. This was my first boat I "stole" after Sandy. The yard was selling it for 5 years before Sandy and...
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Forum: General Interest
12-29-2014, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,622
Why is flame arrestor so expensive?
Curious as to why the flame arrestor used on Zenith carbs on A4s is so expensive? MM sells the screen only for $75. Seem to be made out of brass or copper so if its not the metal then what?
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
12-16-2014, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
Shawn,
Rudder was shot. I had to rebuild...
Shawn,
Rudder was shot. I had to rebuild it.
The traveler works but not great under load. Its an old curved style. I'll get more pix for you.
There is no solar on the boat. There is a vent...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
12-16-2014, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
12-16-2014, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
12-16-2014, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
12-16-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,282
Rebuilt A4 for sale in NJ
Bought a new boat. Selling A4 engine which was rebuilt in Feb this year. Details here:
http://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/4807592156.html
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-24-2014, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,431
Fixed
Wanted to post an update about the issue and how it was fixed. In the end after running the engine in the dark and not seeing any spark I went on to carefully listening every few inches using a...
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Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts
11-09-2014, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,150
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Forum: Electrical
10-17-2014, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,850
Al, respectfully, i may have to disagree with...
Al, respectfully, i may have to disagree with you. Took the starter off today and brought to the bright light in my garage. Can clearly see where the rubber is worn out/melted away possibly from the...
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Forum: Electrical
10-16-2014, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,850
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Forum: Electrical
10-16-2014, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,850
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Forum: Electrical
10-16-2014, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,850
Solenoid to starter rubber seal
I noticed when engine is starting sparks are flying from the starter. Upon closer look I noticed that they are coming from the metal link between the solenoid and the starter motor caused by dry and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-15-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,431
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-15-2014, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,431
Hearing spark popping sound
Yesterday I noticed random sound that seems identical to a spark jumping. Its a sharp, single pop that repeats randomly 1,2 or 3 times every 5-10 seconds. Can clearly hear it over the engine. I cant...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-22-2014, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,028
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-22-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,028
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-22-2014, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,028
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-22-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,028
Strange sound from an unknown location
After the engine was rebuilt and put back in the boat I am hearing this strange wroom wroom sound that seem to change with RPMs. Took below video with my cell phone but you can still hear it pretty...
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Forum: Overhaul
07-21-2014, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,126
oil pan mounting hole size and distance
I am working on fabricating brackets to reinfornce rottening engine mount stringers. Need to know the exact distance between the holes on the oil pan used for the engine mount. Would anyone happen to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2014, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,570
Neil,
Pertronix suggests to have .040-.045...
Neil,
Pertronix suggests to have .040-.045 gap with the flamethrower. I did that on mine and coil temp was around 135-145. I didnt test before/after just went with the redommended settings as part...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2014, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,570
Results and a question
Just wanted to report to the community my results. Installed 50 watt 1.5 ohm resistor. Engine starts right away and after 15 minutes coil is now hovering around 100F (35-40 degree drop from before...
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Forum: Electrical
07-01-2014, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,581
I put in pertronix set with their coil which is...
I put in pertronix set with their coil which is intended for a higher output. Do I need the 40k volt coil to run A4? Probably not, since I am not trying to get every bit of the hp out of it. Still,...
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Forum: Electrical
06-30-2014, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,581
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