Forum: General Maintenance
08-28-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,789
I don't think I saw anything about fuel pump...
I don't think I saw anything about fuel pump parts or a spare in these responses or your post. If you have a mechanical fuel pump, I would carry a rebuild kit - I always did on my boat for trips. If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 20,906
I don't agree with your local "A4" guy about...
I don't agree with your local "A4" guy about compression. You have lots of good suggestions here. If you can actually start your engine I can't in any way imagine how compression drops to such a low...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-26-2012, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Neil - pretty sure my dad's Newport was a 1974...
Neil - pretty sure my dad's Newport was a 1974 (maybe 1975). It was a Newport 41S - one of the tall-rigged models designed by C&C, but built by Capital Yachts. Although my family did some cruising,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-26-2012, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Thread Hijack!
I'll chime in on the hijacking of this thread as it is interesting stuff! I have never found the A4 to be a white knuckle experience - frustrating a couple of times, but that is about it. During 4...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,672
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Forum: Cooling System
07-13-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,672
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Forum: Cooling System
06-25-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,319
If you want to use a zinc, Shawn is correct -...
If you want to use a zinc, Shawn is correct - some folks have replaced the 1/8" drain plugs with zincs. There are two drain plugs on the water jacket side of the block (at least on late model...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-21-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,112
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Forum: Cooling System
06-13-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
The instructions in the Moyer service manual...
The instructions in the Moyer service manual refer to the Oberdorfer pumps. The service manual was published (I believe) prior to the MMI pumps being available on the market - they are fairly new....
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Forum: Cooling System
06-13-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
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Forum: Cooling System
06-13-2012, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
Mike:
That is most definitely a Moyer Marine...
Mike:
That is most definitely a Moyer Marine designed pump. I can tell because it has the telltale thumb screws on the faceplate. These pumps DO NOT have a grease cap as the shaft spins on sealed...
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Forum: Introductions
06-05-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 17,065
I would strongly recommend NOT removing the...
I would strongly recommend NOT removing the freeze plugs unless they are actually LEAKING. This is not a routine or standard maintenance task on the
A4 and something most of us have not had to do. I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-21-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,410
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Forum: Fuel System
05-18-2012, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,279
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-11-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,365
You have classic elevated exhaust backpressure...
You have classic elevated exhaust backpressure symptoms. Do the simple test as noted above and unscrew the two bolts holding the exhaust flange to the manifold. you can completely remove the flange...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-24-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,136
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-24-2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,617
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Forum: Fuel System
04-12-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,633
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Forum: Newport
01-06-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 15,834
I know it is not exactly Coast Guard approved,...
I know it is not exactly Coast Guard approved, but I have always put one of those in-line canisters with the screw off top in the hose that runs from the through hull to the head itself. I keep a 1"...
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Forum: Cooling System
01-02-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,049
If you haven't already, search my posts and...
If you haven't already, search my posts and extensive information on a failing assessory drive causing water pump seal failure. You may very well be seeing darker than normal oil coming out of the...
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Forum: Cooling System
01-02-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,765
You very well could be having assessory drive...
You very well could be having assessory drive problems that are manifesting with prematurely failing water pump seals. That being said, check my posts regarding this issue - I have posted extensive...
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Forum: Exhaust System
12-14-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Correct Bill - that is the Flange Gasket and it...
Correct Bill - that is the Flange Gasket and it is what David is referring to here. Ed - you have the Manifold Gasket pictured. That being said, if someone has an exhaust leak that can be detected by...
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Forum: Exhaust System
12-14-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Yes, there is supposed to be a gasket there. It...
Yes, there is supposed to be a gasket there. It is called an Exhaust Flange gasket and you can find them in the Moyer on-line catalogue under "Gaskets". If that gasket is shot, you can definitely get...
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Forum: General Interest
12-09-2011, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,366
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