Forum: Troubleshooting
11-29-2023, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
Used Valve Compressor for sale?
Hi all!
Alright, I got to the valves and I have a broken and bent valve. Now, I am at the point of replacing them but I need a valve compressor. Before I buy a new one from Moyer I wanted to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-19-2023, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
Success but wait...
I was able to get the distributor all cleaned and put back together and now I have a great spark from the sparkplugs, The engine still won't start up though.
That will have to wait for a moment...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2023, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
Dumb Question Alert
Hi All!
Thanks again for the advice. Went down last night and got good volt meter readings from the Coil and a nice spark. I started working on cleaning the distributor. I did some research but...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
This is all great information! Thank you! I am...
This is all great information! Thank you! I am somewhat new to owning a boat and A4s and made the mistake of not checking up on the distributor and keeping it clean/ lubed - Now I know :). I'm...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2023, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
Valve Tap and No Spark Sparkplugs
Hi All!
I have an interesting one here. On 10/14 I decided to go out for a sail. It had been a month since I had been down to the boat so when I started up the engine she needed a little extra...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-12-2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
Thank you!
@Dave Neptune - Excellent idea and info! I added 1:100 MMO after your first suggestion but my plan is to continue to do that at every fill-up. Bought a few bottles of MMO in prep :) Seriously - thank...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-12-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
SUCCESS!
Hi All!
First, love the community here! You guys are hilarious
Second, after some TLC the valve has been unstuck and I have great compression! She starts up super quick and clean. I decided to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-03-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
Nothing major to report
UPDATE
Went down last night and followed Dave's instructions! Everything went very well. I can hear more tapping now, even at a lower RPM. Making progress, going to head back down over the next...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2021, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2021, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
UPDATE
Went down to the boat this evening...
UPDATE
Went down to the boat this evening for a few hours. Spent some time hand-cranking the engine and spraying a bunch of wd-40, garage door lubricant, and a bit of MMO into the plug hole. I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,042
No Compression in #4
Hi All!
I have a small issue that I noticed yesterday while out. I noticed that the engine seemed to be having some trouble at the base RPM. She would only stall when in gear and throttling up...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-01-2019, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
@lat 64 Enjoy your time away from screens! Hope...
@lat 64 Enjoy your time away from screens! Hope you are taking a trip somewhere nice! Thank you for the help and make sure to check back with me to see how it went. Thanks again and have a great one!...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-30-2019, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Hey everyone,
Went back down to the boat...
Hey everyone,
Went back down to the boat this weekend and gave the spray bottle test and a compression test. While there i checked my manifold nuts, the 2nd and 1st nuts were a bit loose and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2019, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Hey everyone, thanks for the advice!
I am...
Hey everyone, thanks for the advice!
I am going to get a spray bottle and give that a shot this weekend. I will also be able to perform a compression test. That should really help figure out...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-25-2019, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Hi All! I stopped by the boat last night and...
Hi All! I stopped by the boat last night and preformed a couple of test. I tried the hand over the manifold and the soapy water.
When i felt my hand over the manifold and behind it i couldn't...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-18-2019, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
@lat 64
Its all making sense, learning a...
@lat 64
Its all making sense, learning a lot! Thanks again for the explanation.
Alright so what i need to do is order a new gasket and replace it.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
@lat 64
Thank you! That does make sense. It...
@lat 64
Thank you! That does make sense. It isnt a very loud sound, its very subtle. Would preforming a compression test confirm the exhaust leak issue?
Also would disconnecting the spark plug...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
@wristwister
That is very possible. Here is...
@wristwister
That is very possible. Here is the situation:
I had been under power for a total of 7.25 hours heading to Catalina Island. We were healing over for the last 2.5 hours, I noticed my...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-16-2019, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Valve Adjustment
@roadnsky
Send it over please! Would be good to know either way. Do i need a lot of room to accomplish this?
Before i dive in, do you think pouring MMO or Sea Foam into the head would help at...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-16-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Hey everyone!
Alright so i replaced the...
Hey everyone!
Alright so i replaced the spark plug wires and the plugs. Sadly, the tapping is still happening.
When i remove the plug wires one by one, while running, the tapping stops when i...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-03-2019, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
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