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Forum: General Interest 07-11-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,012
Posted By Joe Miller
Carb

Hello All,
Just a small shout out to Mo. Oh as a leaky float valve in the carb that I replaced. I could not set the float properly so I sent up the “Bat Light” to Mo, he quickly changed the float...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-30-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,800
Posted By Joe Miller
My exhaust should look some what like the green...

My exhaust should look some what like the green line in Joe' diagram with following difference.

I will come off the back of the manifold, then 90* up, over the top, water injection after the upper...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-29-2019, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,800
Posted By Joe Miller
exhaust

Hello Neil, the Vetus was chosen mostly on cost, although quite a few are in use and seem to work well.
Ed, I should be able to get the separation you mention, I will check next time I am on the...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-25-2019, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,800
Posted By Joe Miller
Grampian 30

Hello All,

I am rebuilding the exhaust on a Grampian 30.
I intend to use the Vetus L40 water lock and matching 40mm Vetus hose.
My plan is to use black iron to create a riser at back of...
Forum: General Interest 10-11-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,767
Posted By Joe Miller
After 4 years working on the boat and not...

After 4 years working on the boat and not starting engine, I did a tune up and engine started on 2nd or 3rd try of about 10 seconds each. A few issues now but working through them.

Joe
Forum: Exhaust System 09-19-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By Joe Miller
hello, thanks for the reply's. Neil, I...

hello,

thanks for the reply's.

Neil, I just received an order from Ken that took 2 weeks and cost $35 US to ship. it was the Canada Post and Border Services where the slow down occurred....
Forum: Exhaust System 09-19-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By Joe Miller
exhaust

Hello All,

In removing my exhaust and manifold several of the studs are damaged. Can I replace with bolts. I know Moyer sells studs but to get them takes more than 2 weeks along with $35 shipping...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-08-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,608
Posted By Joe Miller
Hello Shawn/Mo, I turned engine over by hand...

Hello Shawn/Mo,

I turned engine over by hand and all valves work but I think I will heed your suggestion and remove and re lap valves as it seems the prudent thing to do.

I have 18" of...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-05-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,608
Posted By Joe Miller
Hello Mo, head is off so no checking compression....

Hello Mo, head is off so no checking compression. I could turn the engine over by hand to check that valves move.

John, I did change packing and grease packing box at grease nipple, there has been...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-03-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,608
Posted By Joe Miller
no power

Hello All,

When I brought my boat in from the mooring field last week I could get no forward power out of the gear box.
It seemed the forward gear was not engaging properly.

If I pushed the...
Forum: Cooling System 08-27-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,602
Posted By Joe Miller
head removal

Hello All,

I removed the head on Saturday and all went well with the exception of one stud directly behind the lifting eye. The threads appear to be stripped in the block.
I will get a thread...
Forum: Cooling System 08-23-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,602
Posted By Joe Miller
Hello All, last evening I started removing...

Hello All,

last evening I started removing the head from one of my extra engines to get ready to swap for the leaking one. the engine was re built 5 years ago by Nova Automotive, a reputable...
Forum: Cooling System 08-21-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,602
Posted By Joe Miller
Water leak

Hello All,
It appears that I have further problems.
The antifreeze is leaking around the alternator
Mount.
I have two parts engines which I will take a
head from and exchange.
I am open to...
Forum: Fuel System 08-21-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,527
Posted By Joe Miller
adjust idle

Hello All,
I have a small issue in that I cannot seem to set the carb idle to 600ish RPM.
The engine starts on 2-3 revolutions but when I throttle up it will not return to a low idle, I would guess...
Forum: Cooling System 08-21-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By Joe Miller
water pump

Hello All,

Posted a while ago regarding my water pump weeping oil where it attaches to the auxiliary drive. used Permatex gasket dressing on all surfaces and gasket and it seems to have corrected...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-09-2018, 05:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,808
Posted By Joe Miller
Hi Mo, nice to hear from you, I will give you a...

Hi Mo, nice to hear from you, I will give you a call next week.
I am still trying to rig the boat, seems it never ends.

Thanks,

Joe
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,808
Posted By Joe Miller
oil leak

hello All,

Got to the boat and the oil leak seems to be coming from the lower bolt area on the pump. I was able to tighten but think I will have to remove and make a new gasket and check for any...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-05-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,808
Posted By Joe Miller
Will check tomorrow and get back to you. Thanks...

Will check tomorrow and get back to you. Thanks for the replies.
Joe
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-05-2018, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,808
Posted By Joe Miller
oil leak

Hello All,

Went out to the boat yesterday after a few days away, opened the bilge and noticed engine oil. Last time on the boat I ran the engine for 30 minutes or so to charge batteries. I did not...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-30-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,102
Posted By Joe Miller
temp gauge

Hello All,

While running my engine I notice the temp. gauge is pegged at maximum.
Is there an easy way to test gauge with a multi meter or other method.
Could it be a ground issue?

I have a...
Forum: Cooling System 07-27-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,580
Posted By Joe Miller
heat exchanger

I used a Sendure compact vertical heat exchanger and pedestal pump from
one of my spare A-4's, only ran it a couple of hours, so the jury is still out weather it will cool enough.

Joe
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-27-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,984
Posted By Joe Miller
#19

check that sending unit matches the gauge, just a thought.

Joe
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-20-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,643
Posted By Joe Miller
It does sound like a coil problem I experienced. ...

It does sound like a coil problem I experienced.
There is a joke at my club, " if Joe's boat is sinking, check the coil".

You will also find some epic coil discussions on this forum from several...
Forum: General Interest 06-13-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,366
Posted By Joe Miller
thanks for the welcome but as Mo said, I have...

thanks for the welcome but as Mo said, I have been around here for quite a few years, just decided to activate my work computer for forum.
I had an A4 in my Tartan 27 that I sold before buying this...
Forum: General Interest 06-13-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,366
Posted By Joe Miller
Grampian 30

Hello All,
I have been rebuilding a G-30 for 4 years and after not starting the engine for 3.5, I had a go this week. I changed the points, condenser, cap, rotor, plugs, and coil, turned it over 6-8...
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