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Forum: General Interest 05-17-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,171
Posted By sglazebrook
Accidentally left the #3 & 4 plug wires off and...

Accidentally left the #3 & 4 plug wires off and started. It started but I knew immediately what I had done with it running rough and immediately shut it down. Quite amazing actually!
Forum: General Interest 08-25-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,287
Posted By sglazebrook
If I was still in SD, and it was a couple of...

If I was still in SD, and it was a couple of years ago, I would have asked for the push/pulpits, stanchions, pedestal, and, oh yeah, the A4. But now I would love to get my hands on a couple of drawer...
Forum: General Interest 08-24-2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,287
Posted By sglazebrook
Sailboatguy - Do you know the person...

Sailboatguy -

Do you know the person disposing of the Coronado 30? If so I would be interested in talking with him and maybe getting a few parts for my not leaking and not-so-stinky boat.
...
Forum: Ignition System 05-16-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,928
Posted By sglazebrook
Common switches I've seen are labeled: I =...

Common switches I've seen are labeled:

I = Ignition switch
S = Starter
P = Pump
Forum: General Interest 02-03-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By sglazebrook
Not an Atomic 4

While not an Atomic 4, I thought others here might find this interesting:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/5986994912.html
Forum: General Interest 12-29-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,778
Posted By sglazebrook
Harken Mark II. A bit oversized for a 30-footer....

Harken Mark II. A bit oversized for a 30-footer. Had to add a pennant at the top to prevent halyard wrap with the short stock jib. Works great and easy to wrap with the line run to the cockpit...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-08-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
Posted By sglazebrook
Valve is always shut. The valve is only three...

Valve is always shut. The valve is only three years old so I know it is still solid, too. I think there could be some pressure differential, hull flex, or something else that is unique to hauling...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-08-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
Posted By sglazebrook
I checked the block last Spring, and have...

I checked the block last Spring, and have suspected the manifold since I did an acid flush in the early Fall. I briefly recirculated fresh water through block and manifold and the water seemed to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-06-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
Posted By sglazebrook
A little salt precipitated out of the mixture in...

A little salt precipitated out of the mixture in the throat and on the well vent jet and main nozzle exterior.

The small leak out of the carb was where the flame arrestor horn fixes to the body (I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-06-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
Posted By sglazebrook
I always close the water intake when stopped. ...

I always close the water intake when stopped.

It could be the swinging of the boat fore and aft in the slings that cause the problem, but I didn't notice any tipping that would be a problem (I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-06-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
Posted By sglazebrook
Water in the carb

I've recently concluded that every time I haul out I end up with sea water in the carb. I assume it must have something to do with the motion, but don't have this problem on the water.

I just...
Forum: Cooling System 02-08-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,899
Posted By sglazebrook
Side Plate Leaking

After over three years of no leaks from the water jacket side plate, this happened after a long run (4.5 hours). Easy enough to replace the gasket (and replace studs with the MMI kit if necessary),...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-10-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,824
Posted By sglazebrook
Stethoscope

Yes, I should get myself a true stethoscope rather than the dangerously-short screwdriver I've been using...

I adjusted the valve clearances very recently - a second time after the first time...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-09-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,824
Posted By sglazebrook
Clacking valves

Hi all.

I've been working on fine tuning my valve and electronic timing and don't think I'm there yet. Here is a video of my A4 running at cruising RPM (not in gear) then back down to idle. You...
Forum: Overhaul 02-04-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,362
Posted By sglazebrook
Most important thing is to ...

Trust our host here (and the membership) who always has the latest and greatest information. There is a lot of misinformation out there on other forums, at the docks, and even in the manuals. I am so...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-02-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Still workin'

I'm still working on this A4. The first epoxy patches held for a bit but then began allowing seawater back into the intake, putting out the flame in #4 and sometimes #3. I took it apart and saw where...
Forum: Overhaul 02-01-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,362
Posted By sglazebrook
Archival Manual - Valve Tappet Setting

Hi all.

Last weekend I did a little work on my A4 - new belt tensioner from MMI, re-epoxied the water jacket breaches (last time before considering a new short block), and adjusting the tappet...
Forum: General Interest 01-06-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,055
Posted By sglazebrook
What I see from my engine is blowby escaping from...

What I see from my engine is blowby escaping from the oil filler (1967 early block) and the dip stick tube, but not a lot from the slash tube until I shut the engine down and a light stream of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-01-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Head Off

http://www.moyermarine.com//forums/picture.php?albumid=152&pictureid=1572

The head off after cleaning up the gasket surfaces. Carbon build-up in #1 & #2, salt residue in #4 (original location of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-01-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Up and RUNNING!

After a bit of work I've got the A4 back up and running!

I went the JB Weld route for the breaches in the ports. Used the Dremel to widen and deepen the cracks to give the epoxy more to hold (just...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
I was reading this:...

I was reading this: http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7444&highlight=manifold+stud+leak and think I'll give the JB weld in the stud holes a shot since they both look like leaks...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Confirmed. Breach at stud into exhaust port at #1...

Confirmed. Breach at stud into exhaust port at #1 and intake port at #4, and around the threads is the middle manifold stud ( helicoil ).
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Yes. I'm sure there is no water in the fuel. ...

Yes. I'm sure there is no water in the fuel.

More info: have manifold off now. Exhaust passage was full of water, too. Exhaust ports at cylinders 1 and 4 are wet and rusted, 2 and 3 dry. Intake...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Just pressure tested the manifold at 20 psi - no...

Just pressure tested the manifold at 20 psi - no leak.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,374
Posted By sglazebrook
Waterlift. 20psi.

Waterlift. 20psi.
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