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Forum: Fuel System 01-17-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,919
Posted By jbsoukup
My anti-siphon failed which resulted in water in...

My anti-siphon failed which resulted in water in the crankcase oil.
I have the bronze one identical to the one in Nduttons' photo.
Turns out there is (was) some kind of rubber one way valve in the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-07-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,089
Posted By jbsoukup
slightly off topic; the best thing I ever did...

slightly off topic;
the best thing I ever did for my Catalina 30 A4 (electronic ignition notwithstanding) is replace the wiring harness. all new wire, properly color coded and slightly oversize...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By jbsoukup
make sure your anti-siphon loop is functional.

make sure your anti-siphon loop is functional.
Forum: Announcements 06-08-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 64,131
Posted By jbsoukup
How's this for a non sequitur; I really wish my I...

How's this for a non sequitur; I really wish my I phone had a thermometer. Maybe a nice infrared but ambient at least.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-31-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By jbsoukup
I apologize if someone has already covered this,...

I apologize if someone has already covered this, but you could try swapping the #3 plug with a known good plug; maybe you got a bad one.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-14-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,354
Posted By jbsoukup
there's no detent in reverse so if you're giving...

there's no detent in reverse so if you're giving it a lot of throttle you might have to ride the reverse lever (put pressure on it). it makes a distinct sound when engaged and reversing.
Forum: Reversing Gear 03-11-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,822
Posted By jbsoukup
i had the same symptoms and could not figure it...

i had the same symptoms and could not figure it out for a long time. eventually just by chance i loosened the set screw on the coupling, put it in forward so as to push the shaft in, (at the dock, of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-10-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By jbsoukup
motor mount?

motor mount?
Forum: Electrical 03-07-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,964
Posted By jbsoukup
my main switch is in the galley below the stove...

my main switch is in the galley below the stove and my panel is next to the icebox. those runs aren't too long, maybe 12-15 feet but i wanted to be able to start the A4 with the house bank just in...
Forum: Electrical 02-27-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,964
Posted By jbsoukup
That's exactly what I noticed. She seemed a...

That's exactly what I noticed. She seemed a little faster after the batteries were put in the bow. And yes, I did drop the $ on heavy cable ( I think 0 gauge, I don't remember. the copper inside the...
Forum: Electrical 02-20-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,964
Posted By jbsoukup
for what it's worth, I put my house bank in the...

for what it's worth, I put my house bank in the bow (two group 31's) and left the start battery by the engine. I tabbed in a cradle or shelf, for lack of a better term, and built battery box of...
Forum: General Interest 12-23-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,933
Posted By jbsoukup
i use a catalytic "buddy heater" designed for...

i use a catalytic "buddy heater" designed for enclosed spaces, runs on one lb. propane cylinders and has low o2 shutoff and tip over safety. so far no problems (10yrs)
just use common sense and keep...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-24-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,780
Posted By jbsoukup
my old Ericson 27 had a standpipe exhaust located...

my old Ericson 27 had a standpipe exhaust located in the port lazaret. not sure if that's the one or not.
Forum: General Interest 04-17-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,099
Posted By jbsoukup
and how about that nice 3 blade prop attached....

and how about that nice 3 blade prop attached. maybe they're on to something
Forum: General Interest 04-15-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,099
Posted By jbsoukup
is that a utility four? there is a logo cast...

is that a utility four?
there is a logo cast into the block that looks like an amalgamation of a U and an F
Forum: Cooling System 10-30-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,912
Posted By jbsoukup
I have been using this procedure to winterize my...

I have been using this procedure to winterize my A-4 for 20 years with no problems. (raw water cooled)

remove T-stat
replace T-stat cover
pinch closed the hose that goes from the T-stat cover to...
Forum: Announcements 04-04-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,432
Posted By jbsoukup
Huzza! Congratulations to the newest MVP I...

Huzza!
Congratulations to the newest MVP

I love this forum. I would rather lurk around this forum than the finest forums on the web ;)

But seriously, I can't imagine what we who love the the...
Forum: Exhaust System 12-27-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,232
Posted By jbsoukup
maybe going thru puberty? :)

maybe going thru puberty? :)
Forum: Electrical 11-04-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,596
Posted By jbsoukup
the portion of the plates in the battery which...

the portion of the plates in the battery which have dried out will not recover.
the battery is toast.
why the electrolyte level became low is anybody guess. could be it was never checked for years...
Forum: General Interest 09-14-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By jbsoukup
oil pressure. too much?

so, is it possible to have too much oil pressure, and if so, how much is too much and what are the consequences?
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-05-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,181
Posted By jbsoukup
I had a loud knocking sound which turned out to...

I had a loud knocking sound which turned out to be the shaft coupling.
Forum: Electrical 06-07-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,997
Posted By jbsoukup
I once took an old makita 9.6v drill, removed the...

I once took an old makita 9.6v drill, removed the battery, wired a long cord directly to the drill's battery terminals with a cigarette lighter plug on the end. worked like a charm.
Forum: General Interest 12-27-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,779
Posted By jbsoukup
roller furler (what kind is on your boat?)

Just curious.
What brand roller furler do you have on what kind of boat and what are your experiences with it?
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,092
Posted By jbsoukup
if your anti siphon is not working and you close...

if your anti siphon is not working and you close the raw water intake it will prevent the engine from flooding with water.
but that doesn't really solve the problem which I suspect is the...
Forum: General Interest 06-13-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,275
Posted By jbsoukup
the whole thing with forced induction is fuel...

the whole thing with forced induction is fuel metering. modern computer monitored injection systems open a whole new world of possibilities.
I believe Fords eco boost engines are supercharged.
...
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