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Forum: For Sale - Other Items 01-31-2012, 12:22 AM
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Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Ahhh..... running rigging porn:D

Ahhh..... running rigging porn:D
Forum: Electrical 01-25-2012, 01:13 AM
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Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I used lock-tite Chris

I used lock-tite

Chris
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2012, 07:49 PM
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Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Angry So I went to the boat a few minutes ago with my...

So I went to the boat a few minutes ago with my buddies pressure gauge to check compression and I got 30Psi 30Psi 30Psi and 65Psi.........

Guess I'm getting some blow by.

Sucks!

Oh well...
Forum: Cooling System 01-24-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
After running it last night I can get it to...

After running it last night I can get it to operating temp easily when it is under load and then adjust the ball valve to keep it at whatever temp I want. I will try the Indigo thermostat though.
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Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I have about 1 hour on it now. However the smoke...

I have about 1 hour on it now. However the smoke is not coming out the exhaust behind the boat but rather inside the engine compartment and not around the manifold which was totally clean and dry...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
OK, so last night I ran it under load for about...

OK, so last night I ran it under load for about an hour after putting some MMO in the cylinders. The smoke seems to have lessened somewhat especially while in neutral. However under load while not as...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
No water in the oil and the level has for the...

No water in the oil and the level has for the most part remained the same, maybe a bit lower.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-23-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I didnt think about the dipstick tube! That's...

I didnt think about the dipstick tube! That's probably the other area where it is coming from. I'll check here in a few minutes.
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I'm using the by-pass valve and the thermostat at...

I'm using the by-pass valve and the thermostat at present. I guess I should be happy it isn't overheating anymore and just move on:confused:
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-23-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I haven't touched the valves or the timing only...

I haven't touched the valves or the timing only the manifold. The engine is still running fine it's just throwing a bunch of smoke but I will follow your suggestions tonight as well.

Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting 01-23-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I don't have any exhaust leaks at all. The smoke...

I don't have any exhaust leaks at all. The smoke is coming from the oil filler pipe at idle and from the filler pipe and somewhere around the accessory drive under load.

Tomorrow I'll try to find...
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I'm going to run it up tomorrow and try again. If...

I'm going to run it up tomorrow and try again. If it still runs cool I'm going to buy a fitting like the one on the old manifold and see how that works.

Can't hurt...:rolleyes:

However if that...
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Any diagrams?? By the way, is that an Offshore 28...

Any diagrams?? By the way, is that an Offshore 28 Cheoy Lee you have as your avatar? If so there is one here for free if you need some parts.

Chris
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I totally agree! :D It gets damn hot here in...

I totally agree! :D It gets damn hot here in Texas and having an engine that runs cool is better than having one hot. But other than putting it in gear I don't know of a way to to raise the temp...
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I actually removed the check valve before doing...

I actually removed the check valve before doing the manifold swap and it was warming up at that time.

The check valve did not line up with the water jacket T valve like in the pictures and made...
Forum: Cooling System 01-22-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
The water here is in the mid 50's and prior to...

The water here is in the mid 50's and prior to the manifold replacement the engine would warm up. Yes the thermostat is in and working and I have the ball vale installed as well to manually control...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-22-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
No odd noises but a sticking ring makes sense....

No odd noises but a sticking ring makes sense. I'll put some MMO in the cylinders tomorrow and see if that helps.
Would a blown head do the same thing? I've had the thermostat off and I know it's...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-22-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Any idea why it gets significantly worse under...

Any idea why it gets significantly worse under load? Thanks.
Forum: Cooling System 01-22-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,059
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Engine is now running too cool...

After changing out my manifold for a clean one the engine will not get past 110F without being under load now. Other than being clean the only difference between this manifold and the other is I'm...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-22-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Getting lot's of smoke from the filler pipe.

I just changed out my manifold for a cleaned functioning one and everything pertaining to it is now perfect. However since I put everything back together I've noticed a lot more smoke than prior to...
Forum: Electrical 01-21-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
For all Catalina 27 owners with the Atomic 4. If...

For all Catalina 27 owners with the Atomic 4. If you need to remove the manifold just unbolt it, slide it as far away as you can, then take a pipe wrench and unscrew the studs out of the block. It...
Forum: Electrical 01-15-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
I tried but the acid would not pump through. I...

I tried but the acid would not pump through. I have since unbolted and separated the manifold so I'm committed now.
Forum: Electrical 01-14-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Removing manifold studs

Unfortunately my exhaust manifold is so clogged up with rust I have to pull it off. The problem is I have a Catalina 27 and the A4 is practically shoe horned in the compartment and I don't have...
Forum: Cooling System 12-17-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,107
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Ah!! I got it out with an extractor bit that I...

Ah!! I got it out with an extractor bit that I borrowed from a buddy. I also replaced it with a brass drain plug.

Thanks again!

Chris
Forum: Cooling System 12-17-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,107
Posted By ChrisMitchell45
Not sure what the inside diameter of the pipe is...

Not sure what the inside diameter of the pipe is but the outside is 1/8". It is the rear block drain so I will try your suggestion today.

Thanks for the help.

Chris
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