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Forum: Troubleshooting 04-20-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,931
Posted By AFisch
Squirted Penetrating oil in the distributor?? ...

Squirted Penetrating oil in the distributor??

Thanks for the run down on your issue...makes me think of some more things I can do with my engine.
Forum: Fuel System 04-15-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Good idea for a quick check. Also, had a...

Good idea for a quick check.

Also, had a great phone call with Dave Neptune yesterday (I really appreciate it Dave!) this whole forum as been so helpful. He suggested the same thing as a...
Forum: Electrical 04-14-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,444
Posted By AFisch
I'm really picky about how my power cord runs to...

I'm really picky about how my power cord runs to the boat...and even my kids know that if it's touching the water I will not be happy...

But I do not really know the condition of everything behind...
Forum: Electrical 04-13-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,444
Posted By AFisch
Wow...much like how COVID-19 is making my...

Wow...much like how COVID-19 is making my somewhat Hypochondriac wife feel like she is coming down with something new every day...this thread has done the same to me...

I am going down to the boat...
Forum: Fuel System 04-13-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Really!! Thanks! Although I could go buy one, but...

Really!! Thanks! Although I could go buy one, but I'll take it.

I still think it is now spark related, but good to have an install anyways since I will be re-doing my whole fuel line set up.

...
Forum: Fuel System 04-13-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Just a quick thought...I haven't had any real...

Just a quick thought...I haven't had any real time to spend on boat since last chiming in here...but ran down quickly over the weekend as it had rained a lot and I needed to make sure everything was...
Forum: Fuel System 04-03-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
The engine fired right back up the next day...I...

The engine fired right back up the next day...I have used an auxiliary tank when I had a bigger issue earlier (float in carb was bent)...but now that the engine is running again, an auxiliary would...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-03-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,647
Posted By AFisch
This is Amazing...and well timed (maybe you were...

This is Amazing...and well timed (maybe you were reading my Palmer Thread on Fuel System.

Thank you! As a side note...All of this advice has been given to me recently, but it is nice to have it...
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2020, 11:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
No worries... I am just stoked everyone on here...

No worries... I am just stoked everyone on here is so ready to help!

I don't think I have an air leak, but I will find a way of checking.
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Hey Ando...thanks for the input...but I...

Hey Ando...thanks for the input...but I definietly got the right kit...you can see my carb on post# 7 in the thread...it is the early 4 bolt carb, so we are all good on the gaskets, etc. But, your...
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
I got it from a local Marine Supply Store and it...

I got it from a local Marine Supply Store and it was the only one they had...I have not checked for resistance...but I believe I just watched Don do the test on the Moyer Youtube...

But any...
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Thanks so much Dave...Now even though I will...

Thanks so much Dave...Now even though I will re-do my fuel line set up...you have me thinking it could be my spark plugs.
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
OK everyone...so, boats been running great all up...

OK everyone...so, boats been running great all up until this pas Saturday...not much wind, so we went for a motor up to Laguna Beach...longest on motor since my initial problem last summer...it was a...
Forum: General Interest 03-20-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,573
Posted By AFisch
Yes, I love my palmer...especially the more I get...

Yes, I love my palmer...especially the more I get to know it. I'll heed your words on keeping an eye out for ones in decent conditions for parts. Fortunately, the carb was the same as the A4, so...
Forum: General Interest 03-20-2020, 01:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,573
Posted By AFisch
It would be really good to meet up...but, just...

It would be really good to meet up...but, just forewarning and transparency..although I feel like I am becoming one of you Afourians...I have a Palmer. She's been good to us though and you guys have...
Forum: General Interest 03-19-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,573
Posted By AFisch
Good Balance you have there...Mountains and the...

Good Balance you have there...Mountains and the Sea.

Yes, we also considered heading out to Catalina, but waiting for decent weather. We have 2 small kids so need to keep them occupied too.
...
Forum: General Interest 03-19-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,573
Posted By AFisch
Dave...2 questions...are you up in Big Bear? My...

Dave...2 questions...are you up in Big Bear? My family and I were thinking of running up to a family cabin but didn't know what the roads were like.

2...you have a mooring huh?? wink wink...
...
Forum: Fuel System 02-28-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
I've heard of him...and even reached out when I...

I've heard of him...and even reached out when I started coming to dead ends on working out my issue...but you all saved the day and kept encouraging me to stick with it since I was so close. Now...
Forum: Fuel System 02-28-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
I know I know...I should just stop where I am...

I know I know...I should just stop where I am at...but trying to also prevent future issues...I rebuilt the carb for the first time and think I had the main jet set right...I am going to replace the...
Forum: Fuel System 02-24-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Hey All...so I'm pretty stoked, so far with the...

Hey All...so I'm pretty stoked, so far with the perfromance of the engine after all of your help guiding me on solving my problems.

Everyting seems to be getting dialed in nicely...and I am now...
Forum: Fuel System 02-10-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Hey All...just a quick update. Ended up...

Hey All...just a quick update.

Ended up going for a sail last Saturday (first time since this problem started before sept)...beautiful day, dolphins, whales, and the kids did not get bored!

I...
Forum: Fuel System 01-21-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Ok...really good to know. I'll have a look when...

Ok...really good to know. I'll have a look when I am down there next. Although the noise I am hearing sounds like it is on the other side of the engine from where the exhaust is.

Adam
Forum: Fuel System 01-21-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Hey Joe_db...I hope that is not the case then. ...

Hey Joe_db...I hope that is not the case then. Not sure about the anti-siphon valve. What would I be looking for if it does?

I'll google it as well and check. I'll update when I get down there...
Forum: Fuel System 01-21-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Hey Bill, Next time I am down there I'll try to...

Hey Bill, Next time I am down there I'll try to take a video/audio of it and post it up.

Thanks
Forum: Fuel System 01-20-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,670
Posted By AFisch
Ok, went and bough a new wrench set that fits...

Ok, went and bough a new wrench set that fits better in the area where I have access to one of the bolts. Re-attached the carb, making sure there is no air leak and we are all good!...simple things...
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