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Forum: Polls 08-22-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,551
Posted By wristwister
I'm pretty sure I made a few of Don's Porsche...

I'm pretty sure I made a few of Don's Porsche payments.
Forum: General Interest 07-31-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By wristwister
That's a metric crescent wrench, absolutely...

That's a metric crescent wrench, absolutely useless on our A4s.
Forum: Polls 07-24-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 61
Poll: Engine Color
Views: 44,851
Posted By wristwister
I believe I fall squarely in the "Something else"...

I believe I fall squarely in the "Something else" category

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Forum: Overhaul 04-20-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Posted By wristwister
I ran mine with no muffler after rebuild,...

I ran mine with no muffler after rebuild, including putting an hour or so on it for the break-in oil. Here's my post with some audio. Not too noisy at all, as far as I know none of my neighbors...
Forum: General Interest 04-18-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,099
Posted By wristwister
Ya know, I do have some leftover pink and teal...

Ya know, I do have some leftover pink and teal engine paint ...

Lat64, I missed that thread. Yours is the "Atomic 2", which I've heard of before, but I never knew there was an "Atomic 1".
Forum: General Interest 04-16-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,099
Posted By wristwister
I want that 8 HP single! I really don't know why,...

I want that 8 HP single! I really don't know why, or what I'd do with it, it just seems like a really cool old motor to have in the shop.
Forum: Fuel System 02-23-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,831
Posted By wristwister
I agree, either an extreme timing issue or water...

I agree, either an extreme timing issue or water intrusion.

Regarding that timing, when I first tried starting the A4 I rebuilt, nothing happened. Then I tried the ether down the carb trick, it...
Forum: General Interest 01-16-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,305
Posted By wristwister
Great story Ando, and similar to many of us...

Great story Ando, and similar to many of us who've had to "learn by doing" on these A4's. My story is similar to yours, except my knocking turned into an errant connecting rod blasting a hole through...
Forum: Overhaul 12-10-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,730
Posted By wristwister
Yeah, I had a similar situation with some blobs...

Yeah, I had a similar situation with some blobs of metal that had once resembled bolt heads. Grind off the heads, remove the cover, and hope there's enough exposed bolt shank to attach the stud...
Forum: Overhaul 12-10-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,536
Posted By wristwister
Yeah, wouldn't the magnaflux have picked that...

Yeah, wouldn't the magnaflux have picked that crack up? Guess I'll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out what happened.

By the way, is that a YJ in the background? I'm doing a build...
Forum: Overhaul 12-10-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,730
Posted By wristwister
This is a new one to me! So you're saying you...

This is a new one to me! So you're saying you apply the spring compressor to the exhaust valve spring, compress it down, exposing the 2-piece retainer, and those retainer pieces are frozen onto the...
Forum: Introductions 11-26-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,707
Posted By wristwister
Welcome Invader I recently took on a full A4...

Welcome Invader

I recently took on a full A4 rebuild with pretty much zero knowledge. As I went along I posted questions on this forum, talked to Ken at Moyer, ordered the bits and pieces I needed...
Forum: General Interest 11-07-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,677
Posted By wristwister
Good advice on the pick-up not being at the very...

Good advice on the pick-up not being at the very bottom of the tank. Unfortunately, on a Tartan 30 the tank is pretty much inaccessible without major cabinet disassembly. Also, the Tartan 30 tank is...
Forum: General Interest 11-07-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,677
Posted By wristwister
These things run on silly putty!

My A4 has been running slightly rough lately, and I'm overdue for a tune up. I'm getting the boat ready to sell, so I figured I'd get the ol' A4 purring properly.

As I removed the secondary fuel...
Forum: Overhaul 11-06-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,730
Posted By wristwister
Oh, and if you do need another head, let me know....

Oh, and if you do need another head, let me know. I've got two in pretty good shape, be happy to send one to you.
Forum: Overhaul 11-06-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,730
Posted By wristwister
Understood Sercouf. Just a couple things I'd...

Understood Sercouf. Just a couple things I'd suggest adding to your list:

Set up a simple engine stand with necessary hoses, bucket, battery etc. to be able to run and troubleshoot the engine in...
Forum: Overhaul 11-06-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,730
Posted By wristwister
Sercouf, As I read through this thread, I'm...

Sercouf,

As I read through this thread, I'm not clear what your intention is here. Are you looking to do the absolute minimum just to get the engine running again, then put it back in the boat? Or...
Forum: Overhaul 10-17-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,999
Posted By wristwister
That's great Laura! These old A4's are amazing...

That's great Laura! These old A4's are amazing engines, able to keep running despite ridiculous neglect and abuse.

I'm going through something very similar now. I recently bought an old Jeep that...
Forum: Overhaul 10-16-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,536
Posted By wristwister
Yup, she's still sailing the Tartan and her...

Yup, she's still sailing the Tartan and her Barbie engine is still purring along. I too was amazed how simple it was to rebuild that engine (although I suppose the fine folks at Moyer deserve some of...
Forum: Overhaul 10-15-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,536
Posted By wristwister
Alright Jonathan! At this point in the story it...

Alright Jonathan! At this point in the story it seems there's a little light at the end of the tunnel, but I'm guessing we're in for some more twists and turns as this story unfolds.

As you know...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 10-11-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By wristwister
BFS and Jack, I believe everything you...

BFS and Jack,

I believe everything you mentioned above exists in my piles of A4 parts, and it's yours for the grabbing. Next time you're planning to be in the Snohomish area, send me a note and...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 10-06-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By wristwister
Who needs A4 parts?

Somehow, in the process of rebuilding an A4 for my daughter's boat, I've amassed a whole bunch of parts. Basically 2 whole engines, in pieces, with likely some pieces missing. All late model. Other...
Forum: Overhaul 09-25-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,999
Posted By wristwister
Laura, One plus here is that it's been...

Laura,

One plus here is that it's been sitting in the dry desert for 12 years, as opposed to a wet, salty environment like most other boats. Rust is the issue, and if that's not too bad in your...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-17-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,924
Posted By wristwister
Before diving into that exhaust manifold gasket,...

Before diving into that exhaust manifold gasket, you should be able to easily confirm that this is indeed an exhaust leak. If you feel around the joint between the block and the exhaust manifold...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-16-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,924
Posted By wristwister
In your original post you mentioned oil pressure...

In your original post you mentioned oil pressure dropping ~30% when the tapping started, right? When you depower #4 the tapping stops. I'm not seeing how these are related to valve adjustment. I hate...
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