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Forum: Troubleshooting 01-27-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 29,695
Posted By sailbristol
either you have your timing way off ,but it...

either you have your timing way off ,but it really sounds like a blown head gasket
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 01-13-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,984
Posted By sailbristol
manifold

looking for a good manifold to fit a late model A4 mine has a crack in it and right now I can not afford a new one from MM
Forum: Safety 12-17-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,307
Posted By sailbristol
nervous wreck

what would you do? This young man [30 sumptin] just bought an alberg 35 with an A4 in it, I think he got a good deal for a project boat ,it has AC, refridgeration and a wind generator. but here is...
Forum: Introductions 12-12-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,901
Posted By sailbristol
i believe you also have an output for a manual...

i believe you also have an output for a manual tach good luck finding one
Forum: Overhaul 12-09-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,360
Posted By sailbristol
welcome to the forum, if you can clean a winch...

welcome to the forum, if you can clean a winch than you can rebuild the motor. Get the MM manual ,make sure the block is worth it ,get out a wrench and go to it . Some young boy about 8 yrs old did...
Forum: Fuel System 12-06-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,590
Posted By sailbristol
dist

that distributor is not ing protected abyc states that it must have a screw down dist cap
Forum: Ignition System 10-27-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,828
Posted By sailbristol
I use a mallory variable ballast resistor .75...

I use a mallory variable ballast resistor .75 cold at starting and warms up to 1.25 while engine is running
Forum: General Maintenance 09-15-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,390
Posted By sailbristol
dodged the bullet

had a stuck exhaust valve on #2 cyl worked on it for 3 days,last nite I sprayed ,the cyl with a mix of 2stroke oil and spray thinner this morning all set to pull the head ,thought I give it one last...
Forum: Ignition System 08-19-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,600
Posted By sailbristol
solenoid or not

I currently have a sealed Cole hersee ignition blower switch that has 14 g wire for the ignition circuit leading to the coil. This wire is feeding a 1.5 ohm resistor,the coil for electronic ign ,fuel...
Forum: Cooling System 07-20-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,815
Posted By sailbristol
you probably have fixed the problem but with a...

you probably have fixed the problem but with a serious overheat like that look for a blown head gasket in your future. sorry I have bristol 30 let me know if you decide to change your exhaust , i'd...
Forum: Electrical 07-01-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,530
Posted By sailbristol
my switch

my switch gives the options all in one switch except start which is the small button ,there is also a keyed ignition switch inside the companionway which disconnects the whole thing so it provides...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-08-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,323
Posted By sailbristol
Iwould not use acetone it flashes to quickly MEK...

Iwould not use acetone it flashes to quickly MEK or laquer thinner would be a better choice
Forum: Exhaust System 05-08-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,715
Posted By sailbristol
cleaning exhaust

does anyone have any ideas on how to clean a jacketed exhaust? It is a copper or bronze monster tube within a tube where the water does not mix till just before going overboard.The inner pipe that...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-20-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,468
Posted By sailbristol
blown head gasket

blown head gasket
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-17-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,399
Posted By sailbristol
with out a pressure release the gauge will drop...

with out a pressure release the gauge will drop as soon as the piston starts its downward stroke
Forum: Fuel System 03-01-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,606
Posted By sailbristol
if you need a hand I can help check PM

if you need a hand I can help check PM
Forum: Introductions 03-01-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,670
Posted By sailbristol
it stops alt voltage spikes for early loran

it stops alt voltage spikes for early loran
Forum: Electrical 02-28-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,707
Posted By sailbristol
I have 3 grp 27 batteries for my house bank and a...

I have 3 grp 27 batteries for my house bank and a little lawn & garden tractor battery for my starter battery . I did use a little moped battery for awhile but decided to get something a little...
Forum: Cooling System 02-17-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,407
Posted By sailbristol
if concerned about an initial dry startup use...

if concerned about an initial dry startup use liquid dish soap to lubricate the impeller
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-22-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,945
Posted By sailbristol
I really doubt its oil more likely it is gas that...

I really doubt its oil more likely it is gas that has oxidized into almost varnish, it looks and feels like oil but its probably gas
Forum: General Maintenance 10-04-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,913
Posted By sailbristol
definetly a spare alternator belt . I have made...

definetly a spare alternator belt . I have made the trip from Essex Ct to Charleston SC three times down the ditch and had only to replace 1 belt but I am glad I had It .Wore out one water pump but...
Forum: Fuel System 08-30-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
Posted By sailbristol
your fuel pump defaults a leak in the diaphram to...

your fuel pump defaults a leak in the diaphram to the crankcase so as not to fill the bilge with gas rebuild it now . gas in the oil is not good even though the oil level might not ever change, if...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-28-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,791
Posted By sailbristol
Do you have faith in your engine? I have done the...

Do you have faith in your engine? I have done the trip 3 times from Ct. to Fl. and only had to replace 1 broken alternator belt and 1 water pump[mmi] that had a defective seal. that said I think...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-25-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,910
Posted By sailbristol
what carb do you have ? my old one was cast iron...

what carb do you have ? my old one was cast iron and would get so hot after shut down to cause vapor lock as in actually boil the gas in the fuel bowl. after switching to one of the newer alminium...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-10-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,505
Posted By sailbristol
from yor discription I would say you have a...

from yor discription I would say you have a cracked head and a blown head gasket and you have water leaking into the oil causing lower oil pressure:eek:
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