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Forum: Polls 04-14-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,537
Posted By Sloopdogg
Ya know, here's the funny thing. The PO...

Ya know, here's the funny thing. The PO installed that sweet charging system but, allowed the raw water pump to leak salt water all over the back of the engine, rendering it useless... There were a...
Forum: Polls 04-03-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,537
Posted By Sloopdogg
External Thermostat housing on exchange engine

Hi,

I ran my new Moyer exchange engine at 180 degrees by using the Indigo external Thermostat housing and 180 degree thermostat. I installed a fresh water cooling kit with the new engine as well...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-13-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By Sloopdogg
We're not done yet...

Alright, the saga continues.

We went for a sea trial Sunday after the changes a wrote about earlier. The engine ran great all the way to Cuttyhunk. I probably ran it about 3 hours. Two of those...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-10-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By Sloopdogg
I'm on my phone...I meant swapping the plugs. ...

I'm on my phone...I meant swapping the plugs. they were all black and sooty

I also noticed that the clamp, around the hose on the in side of the filter was loose and the filter spun freely. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-10-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By Sloopdogg
hi again, I have a Moyer exchange engine...

hi again,

I have a Moyer exchange engine with all the updates. electric fuel pump electronic ignition, etc.

where would the jumper go?

I'm going to replace the polishing filter and soak...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-09-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,082
Posted By Sloopdogg
smooth running the a shut down

okay, the engine is running better than ever but today after about an hour she shut down. it was like she was running out of gas but I had just topped off. after 5 minutes, she started right...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-15-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
Okay, finally got her out and about!!! The...

Okay, finally got her out and about!!!

The yard owned the bending of the shaft, offered apologies and repaired the boat with a new shaft and relaunched!

The A4 is running like never before! I...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-15-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
Okay, so the shaft was indeed bent, The yard...

Okay, so the shaft was indeed bent, The yard took responsibility and seem genuinely remorseful and care that I am happy with the result.

Si I finally got to go out and motor around and then go...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-02-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
Yea, It looks like haul out and launch days are...

Yea, It looks like haul out and launch days are going to be days off from work from now on...

You know I really think this falls under the category of not having enough time to do it right the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-02-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
Yea that is pretty much it except I was running a...

Yea that is pretty much it except I was running a Michigan Wheel Blue Dot Prop and now there is an Indigo 3 Blade prop installed.

I did get an email from Mr. Reputation last night that seem a much...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-01-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
This what burns me...how the hell could they do a...

This what burns me...how the hell could they do a repair of this level and not even check everything. They swore that everything was aligned and true, the swore that it was the prop that broke my...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-01-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
whoever the operator was at the time.. I think I...

whoever the operator was at the time.. I think I would have noticed something big enough to break the strut. Hell even if it magically just broke under operation...it would have been a noticeable...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-01-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
It is a 7/8 shaft, brand new before the 2012...

It is a 7/8 shaft, brand new before the 2012 season. Here is a link to a photo of the setup with the old strut, new shaft and cleaned up prop. http://1drv.ms/1rTq1O9



I got that from Harbor...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-01-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,512
Posted By Sloopdogg
I wish there was some kind of like button...this...

I wish there was some kind of like button...this is awesome!!
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-01-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By Sloopdogg
Visible Oscillation at Stuffing Box

Hi Guys,

I need a reality check here. Last fall a motored my boat to the mooring and picked up the mooring with no issues whatsoever. The yard takes it from there and informes me after haulout,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-20-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
Update on the vibration

Okay so the yard is looking into the vibration situation and this is what I get from them...

"I am in the middle of repairing the crane, but just wanted to let you know that I think the propeller...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-17-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
Sewing Machine

Now I know what that reference is about. Here is a link to a video of the now nicely idling A4 (http://1drv.ms/1qpy9b9)!!
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
I think I need some kind of gas...

I think I need some kind of gas treatment/stabilizer
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
I'm not totally sure... If the shaft is bent I...

I'm not totally sure... If the shaft is bent I bet they try not to take responsibility...

Well I left them with instructions to get it sorted out. I won't be back down there again for a couple...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-16-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
Idle Success

Ok,

So, I tried checking the distributor. I removed the cap, and rotor but, I could not get the black ring, below the rotor and above the plate to come off. So In stead of trying to force it, I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
No, I was trying to just get the boat onto my...

No, I was trying to just get the boat onto my mooring. I was on a "borrowed" mooring and yesterday was actually at the gas dock. So I was just trying to get her out to my mooring and then start...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
More Issues...

Okay so,

I was finally going to head out for a sea trial. I had the engine completely warmed up, topped off with gas, water and the like.

Just before I was going to pull away from the dock and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-10-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
lol I got that reference about the "step by...

lol I got that reference about the "step by step"

So remove the distributor cap and turn the rotor?
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-10-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
I have not played with the timing at all. ...

I have not played with the timing at all.

What is the C-advance?

I have played with the adjustment screw and it did help. maybe I should open it a bit more and see if it continues to help. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-09-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,526
Posted By Sloopdogg
I have the updated moyer engine with Electronic...

I have the updated moyer engine with Electronic Ignition and electric fuel pump
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