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Forum: General Interest 05-03-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 40,146
Posted By warefuller
Red face Running engine on the hard

In the Spring and Fall I like to run my engine on the hard, and I found the procedure using a bucket of water to supply the engine rather a pain. I have raw water cooling, and the key is to provide...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 40,192
Posted By warefuller
Power

Wow, you guys had a lot to say between 4/15 and 4/19. Don't know why the thread is listed in the 'current' ones on the web site.

But anyway, it is Power, not current (amps) that heats the coil. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,442
Posted By warefuller
Point gap effect on coil heating

I understand that the Moyer electronic ignition has the dwell fixed at 55 degrees so the following won't apply. But with a points-and-condenser system, if you decrease the point gap, the dwell is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,426
Posted By warefuller
Thanks Garbone. Not sure I understand some of...

Thanks Garbone.
Not sure I understand some of your reply:

"How many threads are left on the bottom of the studs?" 5 or 6. Why?

"I had a perforation on 3" Where? In the head, the block,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,426
Posted By warefuller
Question Water in the cylinders

Short version: Water comes out the plug holes on #3 and 4 (when cranked with the plugs out). Manifold does not leak, at least at 3 psi. Removed the head-gasket, and head and gasket look like new...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-04-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,768
Posted By warefuller
Runs for a few minutes, then dies

I had the same problem. Turned out to be junk on the fuel pickup screen in the tank. Other potential causes:
1. Weak fuel pump.
2. Float valve not opening enough (float set too high, dirt in the...
Forum: Electrical 11-04-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,050
Posted By warefuller
Coil failures

Almost all coils are 6-volt coils - they have a low impedance (resistance). If they are run at 12-volts they will get quite hot and eventually fail. Either use a high-resistance coil or add an...
Forum: Sabre 05-24-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,263
Posted By warefuller
Sabre 28 aft lazarettework

After much upside down work last year, I finally repaired the wood box structure and made a few improvements to better mount the steering stop. However, last fall my mooring chain swivel parted (6...
Forum: Sabre 03-13-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,263
Posted By warefuller
Sabre 28 Aft Lazzarette

I have a 1978 Sabre 28. The following is only somewhat related to the Atomic 4, but I hope someone can perhaps point me to where I might get more info.

While I was repairing the engine exhaust...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-03-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,639
Posted By warefuller
MMI Manual

I will take the A4 manual, if it is still available.

Ware Fuller
12 Kabeyun
Marion, MA 02738
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