Forum: Cooling System
06-06-2010, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,383
Similar problem?
Hi A4 Community:
Having just replaced the impeller on my '75 A4 Oberdorfer water pump I was dismayed to observe very little flow from the exhaust and the temperature just shooting up like crazy....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-22-2009, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,063
Starter woes?
Hi A4 Community:
I have had recent issues on starting my '75 A4 . It was about a week since I'd started it and we had a nice Nor'easter blow through with lots of wind and rain and cold. When I...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-27-2008, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,302
Wet exhaust hose query
Hi A4 Community:
I am in the process of replacing my Bristol 27 's wet exhaust hose. Measured the ID with a tape measure and both I and the sales guy at the marine supply store came up with 1 5/8 "...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-14-2007, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,661
Pipe Dope
Hi Herbert:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I gave it a try with the pd and it seems to be OK so far. We actually went sailing on Saturday! So far so good...:cool:
Best regards,
Minx27.
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Forum: Fuel System
05-08-2007, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,661
Pipe dope
Dear A4 Colleagues:
I recently installed a new Racor Gas/H20 separator-filter and unfortunately one of the gas lines started leaking as soon as I opened the fuel tank supply shut-off valve. I have...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-25-2007, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,645
Racor 200FG
Hi A4Folk:
My boat also came with a Racor 200FG fuel filter clearly marked " diesel"....so go figure.
Interesting thread...am reading with interest .
Good luck with your carb, CapnChas,
Best,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-11-2007, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 25,940
Hey Cp'n Chas, Don and A4 Colleagues:
I am...
Hey Cp'n Chas, Don and A4 Colleagues:
I am reading this thread with interest because your problems with the rough running sounds similar to those I was experiencing with my A4 just before haul out...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-05-2006, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,425
Dear Don, Harley & Michelle, Jonathan & Co: ...
Dear Don, Harley & Michelle, Jonathan & Co:
Thank you for your responses to my questions about the stuffing box and the zinc placement. This was extremely helpful. Good to know how others deal with...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-05-2006, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,425
Thank you for your responses re B27 stuffing box
Dear Don, Harley & Michelle, Jonathan & Co:
Thank you for your responses to my questions about the stuffing box and the zinc placement. This was extremely helpful. Good to know how others deal with...
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Forum: Bristol
12-03-2006, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,806
Inquiry re stuffing box for Bristol 27
Hi A4/B-27 Colleagues:
Since this is a sort of prop shaft -related thread, I would like to know your thoughts on repacking the stuffing box for the Bristol 27 through-hull/ prop shaft. What type of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-03-2006, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,425
Inquiry re stuffing box for Bristol 27
Hi A4/B-27 Colleagues:
Since this is a sort of prop shaft -related thread, I would like to know your thoughts on repacking the stuffing box for the Bristol 27 through-hull/ prop shaft. What type of...
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Forum: Fuel System
11-18-2006, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,346
Carb ?
Hi A4 Colleagues:
Thank you for the feedback re the carb question. I think I will give it a shot --but I will need at least the carburetor gasket , is that correct? Also, if there is not a fuel...
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Forum: Fuel System
11-16-2006, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,346
To Carb or not to carb....
Hi A4 Community:
Just joined the site and wondering what you think about the idea of replacing the entire carburetor versus trying to rebuild it in situ. Might it be cost-effective over fiddling...
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