Forum: General Interest
09-07-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,340
Me too
I 2nd that thought.
I joined about three months before you and I even remember seeing your first post. I feel the same way - so much help here to be thankful for. Not only did I research...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,949
Solved - bad belt
As you suspected, the extra 'chatter' noise was from a faulty belt.
I very narrowly averted disaster during the four hour river trip here. Only in checking for the size of the belt (so I would...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-30-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,949
Thanks all!
While not 100% convinced I have...
Thanks all!
While not 100% convinced I have solved this, I do have a major discovery. In looking for the information printed on the belt, I noticed a big crack/tear on the inside radius. (Yes, I...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-28-2012, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,949
Pump Belt 'Chatter'?
Greetings all;
I don't see a mention of this in the archives, maybe someone has seen (heard) this before. I have an odd sound coming from the water intake side, maybe noise from the water pump...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-15-2011, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,777
Needed to hear that
Mo, Laker;
Thanks for the replies.
No shaft turn, but good thought. And I agree, even in 'neutral' you can get that tiny bit of rotation based on where you leave the shift.
I needed to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-14-2011, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,777
Yes, was my first thought too - especially...
Yes, was my first thought too - especially considering the sort of sound it made. My mind instantly flashed to a horror scene of how something was jammed in the prop and the engine was in gear, thus...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-14-2011, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,777
Post-winterize, growl/grinding noise
Greetings;
After the 3rd trouble-free season for the A4 (thank you all x10), I finished my winterizing. In literally the last second of A4 use I had a questionable moment because of a weird growl...
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Forum: Cooling System
01-14-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,903
Thermostat?
DVD - please do update this post when you sort it out. I'm very curious about what you discover - AND how it is resolved.
I'm betting somewhere in the thermostat. I have only a small amount of...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-08-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,145
Parts Replacement/Service Guide?
Greetings;
Quick question about preventative maintenance: Does anyone remember seeing a "one-pager" guide or table with details about suggested frequency for replacing or servicing various parts? ...
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Forum: General Interest
11-22-2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,939
Wow, had no idea this would generate such a...
Wow, had no idea this would generate such a wealth of replies. Thank you all for your thoughts and time on this one. (I know I have never given this much thought to threads)
I appreciate the...
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Forum: General Interest
11-19-2010, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,939
Hi;
Yes, I should have been a bit more...
Hi;
Yes, I should have been a bit more specific. As you guessed, it is a gate rather than ball. It's been there probably since the build.
I could probably switch to a ball to reduce the...
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Forum: General Interest
11-18-2010, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,939
Anyone w/ extension on raw water valve?
The string started by 67c&corv on shut off valves give me a fantastic idea - and surely one that someone else has already perfected and installed. Anyone here that can share a description or photos?...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-10-2010, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,218
A Way To Avoid Stuck Head Bolts?
Hi;
Not really preventative maintenance, but more alleviating some inevitable pain.
At some point I will need to replace the head gasket. No problems now, but I'm sure that with enough time,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-14-2010, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,478
1,2,3
Agree with Tim's excellent post.
(And that little wire off the negative of the coil is easy to overlook, but don't)
Please do provide an update to this one when you sort it out.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-14-2010, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,478
Coil or...?
I'm curious about this one too.
Two questions about conditions:
1) Do you have this problem after running only 5 minutes? 10 minutes? Or is it always after running for 30 minutes?
I...
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Forum: Introductions
06-03-2010, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,307
I see.... a lost connection
Elmer;
Like it or not, you are now our pet project. You will conform, you will be assimilated. Resistance is... well, besides futile, it's slightly entertaining for us.
Chin up, you HAD it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-02-2010, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,978
I vote with Baltimore
Tim,
I started on the plug wires too, but since it runs fine once warmed up I agree it sounds like a mix issue.
How nice is that? No need for a parts run!
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Forum: Introductions
06-02-2010, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,307
That's Cruel
Elmer - you're killing us here.
Burned the motor out??? Unless it was truly on fire....
Come on, cough up the details.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2010, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,972
Update - Engaging Forward Gear
Since I find it helpful to search the forum when I'm looking for a solution, I wanted to go back to my previous problem and provide an update to close the loop.
First the Problem/Exchanges:
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Forum: Introductions
05-27-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 22,992
Baltimore -
Heh, I had not heard that one,...
Baltimore -
Heh, I had not heard that one, but I have imagined being on the receiving end of that scenario.
The bilge sort of fascinates/horrifies me. My Pearson was purchased new by an old...
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Forum: Introductions
05-26-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 22,992
And later... solar
Great progress! Glad you're out of the woods wrt starting/running.
The egress... not so much. Welcome to the wonderful world of old boats. As mentioned, ankle deep is a lot - especially if you...
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Forum: Introductions
05-24-2010, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 22,992
Who is close to this guy?
Is nobody close enough to this guy to help out for an hour? Sounds like it could be a simple fix to get him going - at least to get him into the slip.
Elmer/Trump, you are in good hands here. ...
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Forum: Polls
03-19-2010, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 76,472
Filter
Bill;
Since you asked for replies; I have filters in the line between the tank/copper line, and the carb.
One on either side of the pump, just the small auto parts shop filters. Sorry, don't...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-15-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,797
Drain
Tom is right, start there. (After closing the water intake) You'll see if you're actually getting fuel into the carb.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-15-2010, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,797
Clogged jet
That's my vote.
It ran, so you know the problem is not electrical in any way - battery to plugs worked for a while at least.
It will run if you bypass the carb - via the starting fluid - so you...
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