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Forum: Troubleshooting 09-18-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Like most or all sailboats , the fuel tank of my...

Like most or all sailboats , the fuel tank of my 1966 Columbia 34 was installed by some happy yard worker who could stand comfortably upright in the hull prior to the deck/cockpit being dropped into...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-17-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Today's report - So THAT is what a well...

Today's report -

So THAT is what a well running A4 sounds like! I know realize that my engine was giving me warning signs which I chose to ignore - mild fluctuations at idle and such. After...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-17-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Update: Carb kit ordered and received. Working...

Update:
Carb kit ordered and received. Working largely out of town this week I had no time to work on the boat , so I turned the project over to a local trusted mechanic. He reported that the carb...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-10-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Quick fixes were ineffective , so I pulled the...

Quick fixes were ineffective , so I pulled the carb today. (Not fun --- need to get shorter wrenches.) I will have access to a parts cleaner Monday.
Questions:

1)What is the purpose of the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-09-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Thanks Shawn , I will try that. CK

Thanks Shawn , I will try that. CK
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
No thread hijack resentment here at all. ...

No thread hijack resentment here at all.

Congratulations to Neil for weathering the storm. That's what strong people do.

As to ethanol , if I were King I would abolish that.*&#?@*** stuff. But...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-07-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
I use non-ethenol exclusively.

I use non-ethenol exclusively.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-06-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Choke cable - yes , normal. I have not reset the...

Choke cable - yes , normal. I have not reset the idle mixture ; I will give that a try.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-05-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,873
Posted By Laker
Fuel (carb?) problems ...

A week or so back my A Four abruptly became choke dependent. No warning signs , just started it up one day and the engine would not run without 3/4 to full choke. After a short time on choke the...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-25-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,758
Posted By Laker
Well , lesson learned. I look at spark plugs in...

Well , lesson learned. I look at spark plugs in the Atomic 4 as a quick and easy diagnostic opportunity. Pulling the plugs at least once per season gives one a glimpse into the innards of the...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-24-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,758
Posted By Laker
I am curious - how long had that plug been in...

I am curious - how long had that plug been in the head?
Forum: Cooling System 08-14-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
I found a local shop which could order the NGKs. ...

I found a local shop which could order the NGKs. Should have them next week. This weekend we go yachting!
Forum: Cooling System 08-13-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,185
Posted By Laker
Since you are new to the boat you probably do not...

Since you are new to the boat you probably do not know the age of the impeller. You have recently run it dry and hot for 6 minutes or so , so it needs to be checked. Since you are going thru the...
Forum: Cooling System 08-13-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
Plugs

Having a tough time finding NGK XR4 spark plugs. Is there a reasonable facsimile thereof ?
Forum: Cooling System 08-13-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
Ok , Parade rained on , but only light showers...

Ok , Parade rained on , but only light showers ,nothing to cancel the event.

It looks as though an acid flush and a bypass valve are in my future , but I am still happy to be released from...
Forum: Cooling System 08-12-2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
Well , here we have it. I troubleshot flow...

Well , here we have it.

I troubleshot flow restrictions as best I could and came up with no evidence. I then removed the t-stat housing ; nothing amiss there , and removed the t-stat. Started the...
Forum: Cooling System 08-12-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
Mr. Cookson - Yes , raw water cooled. I...

Mr. Cookson - Yes , raw water cooled.

I plan to work on the engine tonight. I will report back.

Laker.
Forum: Cooling System 08-11-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,434
Posted By Laker
Another guy running hot.

First ; Full disclosure. A few years back I pulled my Afour , made a lot of improvements , and hung out on this forum a lot.

4 years of flawless function allowed me to become a slacker. My...
Forum: Fuel System 10-04-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,540
Posted By Laker
The two fouled plugs were soaked in fuel. Back...

The two fouled plugs were soaked in fuel. Back cylinders - low end. As to pre-existing running rich , I ran the same set of plugs for 3 years without fouling. I believe it all happened in the...
Forum: Fuel System 10-02-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,540
Posted By Laker
" Thanks. That is the setting I shoot for also....

" Thanks. That is the setting I shoot for also. The RPMs rise as I slowly disengage the choke so I counter by slowly throttling back to keep the RPMs around 1400.
As suggested could be a piece of...
Forum: Fuel System 09-30-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,540
Posted By Laker
My normal throttle setting for cold start is...

My normal throttle setting for cold start is intended to be high idle , but I usually get a good rev and have to pull back real quick. No sense spooling up a cold engine with no load. I went to...
Forum: Fuel System 09-30-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,540
Posted By Laker
Engine flooding episode

Yesterday , a beautiful Sunday , I boarded Sabina with my family for a combined test flight of a new North Sail A3 asymmetrical spinnaker / last sail of the season. After pre setting the asymm I hit...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,826
Posted By Laker
Sanding ?!?

Sanding valve stems scares me. I had the same problem as you , albeit one cylinder. With the head off I applied various lubricants to the valve stem , including carb cleaner , and gently rotated...
Forum: Safety 06-30-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,093
Posted By Laker
Tough act to follow , but I will add this: ...

Tough act to follow , but I will add this:

Some years back I was entering our harbor gap when under power when the engine stopped abruptly. My main was covered and my anchor gear was in a...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-27-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,643
Posted By Laker
The deed is done. The prop is swapped. The...

The deed is done. The prop is swapped. The diver , a friend , refused money but accepted 1 beer + 100 rds of 9mm. The currency of the future ...

Now I can organize my boat , replace the...
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