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Forum: Reversing Gear 02-02-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
Thanks for the feedback. I have to adjust it...

Thanks for the feedback. I have to adjust it again this spring. I should be able to get it just like I need it with all of this good info.
Forum: General Interest 08-16-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
That's really interesting. I wonder if that...

That's really interesting. I wonder if that practice is still in use on any modern boats? Seems like a good way to go but there must be some downside if it's not common anymore. Maybe is was as...
Forum: General Interest 08-16-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
Hi Joe, yes, I have an IR thermometer and I ran...

Hi Joe, yes, I have an IR thermometer and I ran hard in the slip for about 10-mins and it got up to 114° with an ambient of 90°, so about a 24° differiential. I've read that about 20° difference is...
Forum: General Interest 08-16-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
Sure, of course that's why it comes different...

Sure, of course that's why it comes different sizes. From what I read, the right size should be able to be pushed in witout too much force but should not be sloppy. Once the packing is around the...
Forum: General Interest 08-15-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
That's a great question Al. I used 4. That's what...

That's a great question Al. I used 4. That's what searching on Google does for you. I watched a very good video and the guy said his normally took 1/4" packing and 3 of them. He suggested using 3/16...
Forum: General Interest 08-14-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
Hi Dave, I used WESTERN PACIFIC TRADING...

Hi Dave,

I used WESTERN PACIFIC TRADING PTFE Flax Shaft Packing from WM. I guess that's considered synthetic. I didn't use the GTU Gore Packing (I think by Western Pacific Trading as well) as it...
Forum: General Interest 08-14-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By RobH2
Question about drips and shaft packing...

Yet another "shaft packing" thread but I need to pick some or your expert brains. My A4 has been running so well the past few years I've been pretty absent from the forum.

Last week I noticed my...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-11-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
Part of what's kind of buried in this long thread...

Part of what's kind of buried in this long thread is that in the midst of this, I installed a new Indigo Ignition system the day before the transmission adjustments. So, new plugs (old not fouled),...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-11-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
No Edward, the screw in between teeth. Don warns...

No Edward, the screw in between teeth. Don warns over and over how not doing so can cause a big cracking issue.

So here's a debrief to try to keep this thread on topic and less confusing:

1. I...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-03-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
Dave, yes, I do. You can feel it drop in and set....

Dave, yes, I do. You can feel it drop in and set. If I gave it a name it would be "soft clunk."

Sam, interesting. I use 30W consistently. I think you are mainly talking about "reversing" right? I...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-03-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
My engaging the transmission has always been...

My engaging the transmission has always been really firm, like you say, harder than anticipated. But, it's the only Atomic 4 i've ever driven so I have nothing to compare to. Mine might be...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-02-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,809
Posted By RobH2
I adjusted my Forward and Reverse today as...

I adjusted my Forward and Reverse today as reverse was not engaging. It was a lot easier than I feared it might be but Don's video, like all of them, was excellent and demystifying.

My shifter is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-12-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By RobH2
Cool Hi Shawn, thanks for checking in. Yep, all...

Hi Shawn, thanks for checking in.

Yep, all good. I was kidding with a friend today and he asked how the carb rebuild went and if the engine starts better? He was out with me when it refused to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-11-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By RobH2
Instead of doing a lot of diagnosing, I just went...

Instead of doing a lot of diagnosing, I just went ahead and ordered a rebuild kit, the small one without the jets, and rebuilt the carb. Pretty easy to do. The worst part of the whole job was access....
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-06-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By RobH2
I will look at all of those suggestions. I was in...

I will look at all of those suggestions. I was in a hurry to get it running last week when I did the manifold gasket replacement, as friends were showing up so I didn't have time to pull it and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-06-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By RobH2
That's a very good suggestion. I'll go back and...

That's a very good suggestion. I'll go back and look at that specifically. :)
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-06-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By RobH2
Detached carb, reattached, now hard to start. Reasons?

I simply detached my carb and lowered it down. I placed a piece of paper towel in the throat to stop debris.

Then, I replaced my manifold gasket. I reattached the carb.

The engine is now...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-21-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
Thanks Ron and Dave for the encouragement and the...

Thanks Ron and Dave for the encouragement and the advice.

Job finished. I went the extra mile. That nice new manifold made my head look sad so I made everyone happy. It was a lot of work for just...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-20-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
Well, I've gotten pretty far off topic here....

Well, I've gotten pretty far off topic here. Sorry moderators. I'll wrap this up.

I put the new manifold on today. I did what all good boys are supposed to do when faced with a new mechanical task...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-19-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
That's hilarious!!! They are straight bolts with...

That's hilarious!!! They are straight bolts with two threads, not 'Ts'... Now I see it. How funny. Yes, that photo could have been better thought out for sure.

I get it. Sure, makes complete...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-19-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
Sure, I know that photo. I said "T" well, because...

Sure, I know that photo. I said "T" well, because they are "T" shaped, not being sure I know the technical name for them.

I'll look at it when I'm down there and it should make sense. I'm just...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-18-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
I already have paint. I'm not sure I understand...

I already have paint. I'm not sure I understand how the studs work. I looked for a diagram or a 'Tech Tip' and didn't see anything. How do you use those T-bolts?
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-18-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
When you say the flange, do you mean the metal...

When you say the flange, do you mean the metal part with two bolts that holds the beginning of the exhaust pipe water lift to the right end of the manifold? If so, I redid my exhaust two years ago...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-18-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
Most excellent suggestion. That's exactly what...

Most excellent suggestion. That's exactly what I'll try first.
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-18-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,851
Posted By RobH2
Excellent advice Ron. I appreciate it. I did find...

Excellent advice Ron. I appreciate it. I did find a new one from Barr Marine. I got it with shipping for less than $300.

What I'm worried about is getting the old bolts out. They are rusted to...
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