Forum: Overhaul
09-08-2020, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,229
Video: A4 Overview After Overhaul
I recently completed a complete overhaul on my engine, and shot this video before I re-installed back into my Cal30 sailboat.
Its a good look at everything on the outside of the engine and also...
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Forum: General Interest
07-29-2018, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,965
Flooded Boat - Now What?
I came out to my boat yesterday, opened the companionway, and saw the worst -3-4" of water in the saloon.
The amount of water in the engine area was not enough to fill the open flame arrestor on...
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Forum: Ignition System
05-28-2018, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,401
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Forum: Ignition System
05-26-2018, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,401
Testing Pertronics Pick Up Trigger
Anyone know of a quick continuity test I can make to this trigger? If I disconnect both leads, should I have an open or continuity?
I caught with no spark and suspect that an incorrect battery...
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-05-2017, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,785
It is possible to have a legal propane locker...
It is possible to have a legal propane locker inside the boat. If a surveyor says it is not, he is erring on the side of safety. That is certainly not bad but it is not an accurate interpretation of...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
11-25-2016, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,254
KYou can get them from West Marine. ...
KYou can get them from West Marine. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/morse-bearings--shaft-bearings--P006_190_004_004?recordNum=1
Pricing is more like $70. but the shipping is free.
Murph
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Forum: General Interest
09-15-2016, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,201
What turns at crank speed? Calibrating Tach
I have new tach that needs to be calibrated. I also have a digital, portable tach that uses a tape marker that attaches to a rotating part that turns at crankshaft rpm.
Where's the best location...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-19-2016, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,302
That would be a Sierra filter, one of the...
That would be a Sierra filter, one of the following:
18-7844 or 7845 (45 is longer version) 21 micron
18-7944 or 7945 (45 is longer version), 10 micron
Since you apparently have another filter...
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Forum: Electrical
04-08-2016, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 36,003
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-24-2015, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,888
In my experience, absolutely!
I had a...
In my experience, absolutely!
I had a terrible problem with plug fouling when I was running with no thermostat and cold Lake MI water temps.
Installing the Indigo thermostat system seems to...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-16-2015, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,162
N2020M-03 Pump?
I have a friend with a new Oberdorfer pump that is a N2020M-03 and, having sold his boat, is trying to sell me this pump.
He says that it was bought as a spare for his A4, but I need to know if...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-07-2015, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
3/4" is OK
I opened up my intake system when I replaced the thru hull with a 3/4 Marelon. I used the Grocco ARG series as well and rigged up ball valve and hose so I could choose intake source and use for...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
06-09-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,666
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Forum: Reversing Gear
06-09-2015, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,154
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-28-2015, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,243
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-24-2015, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,243
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Forum: Reversing Gear
01-18-2015, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,912
Removing coupler
When I needed to remove mine, using a puller was impossible. While it took many, many hours, it came off by just placing a socket on the end of the crank, reinstalling the flange with longer bolts...
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Forum: General Interest
01-11-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
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Forum: Ignition System
01-05-2015, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Yeah, I'd check that temperature! I had a big...
Yeah, I'd check that temperature! I had a big problem this year with consistently fouling plugs and I was running without a thermostat.
After I installed the Indigo thermostat setup and a new set...
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Forum: General Interest
12-16-2014, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,665
Funny you should mention that. I'm in the...
Funny you should mention that. I'm in the process of making four zippered bags for a customer that wants to UV shield his Jerry Cans. I had planned on making them for me as well!
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Forum: General Interest
12-16-2014, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,665
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Forum: General Interest
12-16-2014, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,665
Fuel Consumption Poll
I'm planning a long trip and need to come up with a fairly accurate guestimate of my fuel consumption and estimate range.
I haven't carefully calibrated this on recent trips since I had some...
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Forum: C&C
11-13-2014, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,388
Replacing halyards
I just did this to my Cal 30 this year and, while I was able to find suitable sheaves to do the jib and spinnaker halyards, there was no way that a suitable sheave for 7/16" (or even 3/8") would fit...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-08-2014, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,946
Cooling System Dilemma and Your Opinions
My boat has an Atomic 4 that has been running poorly with fouled plugs (particularly #4) which is likely caused by running way too cool (aka never warming up). I am currently running without a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-07-2014, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,521
Tach Reading Low
Is there any possibility that your tach is designed for the signal to be connected to a tach coil in an alternator?
I know they are for sale here, but wanted to get mine through my employer (west...
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