Forum: General Maintenance
05-05-2015, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,265
Thanks Mo, I thought you'd know.
My rudder...
Thanks Mo, I thought you'd know.
My rudder to me is fine.. feels solid and meter only says 3.. scale to 9.
I thump it and it's a thud... on the Beneteau it sounds hollow and when shaken you...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-05-2015, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,265
Hey all you C&C owners...
Have any of you ever had water in your rudder?
Everyone around me has drilled holes in their rudder to let the water out. I've never done this and wondered if I should.
These other boats like...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-05-2014, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,387
I've seen a large round access port that is...
I've seen a large round access port that is intended to be installed on any boat and location in various sizes.. 8 to 14 inches diameter. I've thought of adding one to the cockpit floor above the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-03-2014, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,469
Any motorcycle specific oil is good for wet...
Any motorcycle specific oil is good for wet clutch. Most bikes have a wet clutch. The only difference is the additives and the molecular structure is a bit different. Car oil has additives to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-03-2014, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,387
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2014, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,387
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2014, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,387
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2014, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,387
HELP, I have a leak.....
I have owned this boat now for 3 years.. done most everything else but I have never touched the water pump.
The other day I noticed I have a drip... What I think is the bottom of the water pump...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-22-2014, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,369
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-22-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,369
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-22-2014, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,428
I'm glad I'm not the only idiot that did...
I'm glad I'm not the only idiot that did this......HAHAHA
I was working on the engine and leaned on the sender and snapped off the brass tube also, right flush at the block. The air was blue......
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Forum: General Interest
04-22-2014, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-09-2013, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,469
Um "diesel"..am I missing something??
I'm...
Um "diesel"..am I missing something??
I'm talking about the old flathead A4.
Modern API automotive oils most definitely cause wet clutch problems. That's an absolute fact.
Every motorcycle...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-09-2013, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,445
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-09-2013, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,469
But you are all ignoring the wet clutch....
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But you are all ignoring the wet clutch....
Modern auto multigrades will affect the clutch, the old 30W non-detergent won't.
How many times do I read on here about a slipping clutch and how to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-08-2013, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,469
I have been running my A4 on Mobil 1 10W40...
I have been running my A4 on Mobil 1 10W40 motorcycle oil because of the wet clutch.
It's the 21st century.. oil technology has improved. Runs smoother, quieter, shifts easier, no oil burning or...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-18-2013, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,391
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Forum: Fuel System
08-16-2013, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,391
Actually a gas engine will burn diesel... it...
Actually a gas engine will burn diesel... it doesn't do it well but it will burn it.
How do I know....?? Well when I was stationed in the middle east I had an R&R in Spain (lovely country) and I...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-15-2013, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,796
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Forum: Ignition System
08-15-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Yes my switch is just like that... round orange...
Yes my switch is just like that... round orange but where yours say Guest mine say Guild... It's tucked up under the lip where you step in from the companionway. When I open the locker on the port...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-15-2013, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
ahhh... this is what I think it is... so it...
ahhh... this is what I think it is... so it should then charge as soon as shore power is attached.
It seems it not smart enough to shut off when the batteries are full and over charges them. I...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-15-2013, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
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Forum: Ignition System
08-10-2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
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Forum: Ignition System
08-10-2013, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,796
Pertronix distributor
I note in the parts list that there is a module which replaces the factory installed module in the Pertronix distributor.
Does anyone know in what year or what serial number the Pertronix...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-10-2013, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Another stupid question
Like most of you I have that big round switch that says 1, 2, off, both... mine is made by GUILD.
My question is: Does this allow the batteries to be charged in all positions when connected to...
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