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Forum: General Maintenance 08-28-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,789
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,906
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Posted By Kurt
Great history, Neil. Good stuff - thanks.

Great history, Neil. Good stuff - thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Posted By Kurt
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,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,572
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Cooling System 07-14-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,672
Posted By Kurt
Ah, freshwater - no wonder your mount looks so...

Ah, freshwater - no wonder your mount looks so good! Good decision to replace the pump and have a spare. It sure does bring peace of mind to have a spare pump.
Forum: Cooling System 07-13-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,672
Posted By Kurt
SMP - you have some good info here. The least of...

SMP - you have some good info here. The least of your worries is water getting into the crankcase. And - these pumps are not super hard to rebuild. That being said, most folks on the forum who have...
Forum: Cooling System 06-25-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,319
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Cooling System 06-21-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,112
Posted By Kurt
Tar - the seals you have with the metal/brass are...

Tar - the seals you have with the metal/brass are the correct ones to use. Looking at the Moyer parts list, it appears they are not selling the original seals as they used to, but an aftermarket...
Forum: Cooling System 06-13-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
Posted By Kurt
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....
Forum: Cooling System 06-13-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
Posted By Kurt
I thinking changing the impeller at the start of...

I thinking changing the impeller at the start of each season is a good practice, although probably overkill. You can always take it out and inspect it and, if you don't see any visible wear or...
Forum: Cooling System 06-13-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,506
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Introductions 06-05-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,065
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,410
Posted By Kurt
Hopefully your engine is fine. Make sure there is...

Hopefully your engine is fine. Make sure there is no water in the oil - sounds like you have already done that. Change the oil and observe the engine closely while it is initially running to rule out...
Forum: Fuel System 05-18-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,279
Posted By Kurt
Without knowing the specific set-up on this boat,...

Without knowing the specific set-up on this boat, I'm guessing that if it has a Racor or equivalent fuel/water separator filter that the filter did its job until it became full of water. Crud in the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-11-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,365
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-24-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kurt
Not knowing how dirty your engine is, it's hard...

Not knowing how dirty your engine is, it's hard to say what you might want to use. If you have some flaking paint and surface rust, just scrape that off first with a wire bristle brush - vacuum...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,617
Posted By Kurt
Good lookin' engine - better than most. You have...

Good lookin' engine - better than most. You have to deal with getting a new gas tank as a first priority. Using a portable tank as your main gas tank is no bueno. For anything beyond fuel system...
Forum: Fuel System 04-12-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,633
Posted By Kurt
I have no clue what the 2001 significance is, but...

I have no clue what the 2001 significance is, but I'm curious as well. I'm guessing that any engine with a carb wouldn't like E15 gas and any production car engine (not "crate", hot rod or custom...
Forum: Newport 01-06-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,834
Posted By Kurt
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"...
Forum: Cooling System 01-02-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,049
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Cooling System 01-02-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,765
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Exhaust System 12-14-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: Exhaust System 12-14-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Posted By Kurt
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...
Forum: General Interest 12-09-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,366
Posted By Kurt
Yep - Boat US has always asked me for a survey...

Yep - Boat US has always asked me for a survey and I have insured two different boats with them.
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