Forum: Troubleshooting
08-22-2009, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-22-2009, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,116
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2009, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 13
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first thing I checked was the prop. Its good...
first thing I checked was the prop. Its good assuming that I can easily spin the shaft by hand in neutral.
And the exhaust was rebuilt about 4 years ago
What's a good way to test the exhaust?
If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2009, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,116
No power under load
Hi
I have a 77 Cat 27 with A-4 that until now has ran great.
My problem is she doesnt seem to push the ol boat like it used to
She starts right up and purrs like a kitten even when cold. Idles...
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Forum: Fuel System
01-21-2007, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 0
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Fuel guage
Anyone know where to get a replacement fuel guage? I have a Cat 27 1977 with a newly rebuilt A4.
Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-06-2006, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,849
engine wont shut off
We just had our A4 completely rebuilt. It starts first crank but wont shutdown when you turn the ignition switch to off. The switch seems fine as the the accessories turn on and off okay.
Anyone...
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Forum: Electrical
10-12-2006, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,308
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Forum: Electrical
10-11-2006, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,308
Battery charger
Can anyone recommend an efficient/economical battery charger for a cat 27 with a A4.
Thanks
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Forum: Fuel System
06-12-2006, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 0
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fuel tank gaskets
Anyone know where to get gaskets for a Tempo fuel tank? form AL76
Its off a 76' Cat 27
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-12-2006, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,307
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-06-2006, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,307
Packing box
When is a better time to re stuff the packing box when the engine is out
(ours is out being overhauled at this time) Or when the boat is hauled out?
Were going to take our Cat 27 out of the water...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-12-2006, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,733
old mechanical fuel pump
We also have an electric fuel pump. So what to do with the old broken down mechanical pump? Its corroted pretty bad and I'd like to remove it. I imagine there's a cover plate I'll need to cover the...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-04-2006, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,791
Thermostat
We recently acquired an A4 in a Cat 27.
To our surprise the thermostat housing is empty. This leads me to believe the previous owner removed it for a reason. Should I be worried about this or is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-04-2006, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,041
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-03-2006, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,041
deposits in the water jackets
After removing the head on our A4 we found the water jackets looked to be clogged with some sort of deposits. Is this normal? Yes we still have raw water cooling. Is there a solution to break up...
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Forum: General Interest
04-03-2006, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 31,176
Where is it
Where is the raw water intake valve located on a cat 27 with an A4???
What I thought was the valve I just found out is the grease cup? ooops
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-06-2006, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,660
starts then dies
As if trouble with the gear box wasn't enough now my engine is acting up.
It starts up okay then slowly dies after about 2min as if being starved for fuel.
after several cranks (with the raw water...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
03-06-2006, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,576
The leak seems to be coming from the shaft...
The leak seems to be coming from the shaft towards the rear of the boat rather than from the gear box. Also, after further inspection of the shifter, it goes into drive and neutral fairly well. Its...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
03-05-2006, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,576
Gear box stuck
The gear box on our A4 sometimes sticks and is very difficult to engage.
I heard somewhere that these gear boxes need to be adjusted periodically.
If that's correct, can anyone shed some light on...
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