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Forum: General Interest 09-27-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,004
Posted By Whippet
Fired right up after 2 years on the hard

To jump in on what others are saying about reliability of the A4...

Because of border closures I was away from my Canada-based C&C27 / A4 for two years.

Today I finally got to the boat club. ...
Forum: General Interest 10-11-2018, 12:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,767
Posted By Whippet
fast

sorry late to party.

Since EI, proper timing, and new carb - it always fires fast. A few seconds even if cold. In old days with none of above - I would have used an hour glass to measure time...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-20-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,300
Posted By Whippet
more data

Hi Neil

I witnessed Heinz's leak with my own eyes. Wasnt coming from a crack in head per se -- but water seemed to be seeping right out of stud at alternator bracket. Can't be sure.
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,300
Posted By Whippet
Thanks MVPs

Heinz is my neighbor at the yacht club - next dock over. He reached out to me a few weeks back (since he saw my posts on water in oil) and I went over to observe his engine in operation.
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-04-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,601
Posted By Whippet
basic check list

Not to minimize your issue - it would appear prudent to at least run through a basic checklist of what to do with a no-start.

The attached deals with unexpected shut-down (not exactly your...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-14-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,195
Posted By Whippet
exhaust

Dont think you will know source of leak until you remove the heat shield wrapping - (then re-post picture for us). Generally hot section can be rebuilt from standard plumbing black pipe
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-29-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,097
Posted By Whippet
great problem solving

Way to stick with it! - and using the Moyer check list. Perhaps further down your A4 career you can consider EI. Potential for better reliability than points.
Forum: Exhaust System 04-29-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,860
Posted By Whippet
great progress

The design looks to be "by the book" and can appreciate your hard work to remove old flange.

What are your plans for the remaining section all the way to the transom? I've heard of failing old...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,860
Posted By Whippet
but...

even if the whole thing is far above water line - from your photo, looks like the exhaust hot water entry from engine is at same level as manifold. what is to keep water from flowing right into...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,860
Posted By Whippet
Basic Exhaust Design

Typical (but not only) exhaust design. See attached pdf

I believe this is also in Moyer manual - that you should get if you dont have
Forum: Exhaust System 04-18-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,860
Posted By Whippet
Don Moyer Wisdom

I couldnt find easy way to just give the link - but below is old post from our leader about water in oil.

Ken (parts) over time has confirmed that most frequent cause of water incursion in oil...
Forum: Good Guys 04-16-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,881
Posted By Whippet
water in oil

I've been there with water in oil. You shouldnt assume a block or manifold failure without a pressure test that will confirm. It may be water got in oil backing up through exhaust - or other - ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-16-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,097
Posted By Whippet
Don Moyer Check-List

Reminder that our leader had this no-start check list in newsletter a few years back. This has systematic approach others have discussed.

...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-09-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,248
Posted By Whippet
feedback

Just wanted to say I appreciate you kept us up to date on the closure of your series of issues.

It's frustrating for our experts out there (I'm not one of them) to give advice and never learn what...
Forum: Cooling System 04-04-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,522
Posted By Whippet
gauge

a reminder that Moyer also sells this direct-read temp gauge that might be simplest way to check you are in proper temp range -- assuming you can install port as Neil suggests
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-04-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,248
Posted By Whippet
Moeller

I'm very happy with Moeller i put in about 6 years ago. It has added benefit of visual inspection of fuel level. and now you know you have clean fuel without an old tank full of crud. good on...
Forum: Electrical 01-31-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,300
Posted By Whippet
Solar

Hi Shawn

at risk of distracting this thread - but can you describe your solar set-up for charging. Perhaps it's already in another thread?
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-18-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,259
Posted By Whippet
My girl did that for a period. A series of...

My girl did that for a period. A series of tweaks fixed it -- re-setting timing (fuel wasnt being properly ignited) and making sure fuel system (clamps etc) was tight with no air leaks - otherwise...
Forum: Cooling System 11-15-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,788
Posted By Whippet
freeze

Max

really sorry to hear. It was close call in Toronto as well. Got the antifreeze in a few days before it hit 15F. I picked ice out of the bilge that I hadnt yet dried.

The forum has...
Forum: Alberg 10-28-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,793
Posted By Whippet
Moeller option

Assume you guys are aware of large range of Moeller tanks. They have relative simple tie downs available using an indent in tank.

I installed one about 5 years back and has been great. Just...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-21-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,101
Posted By Whippet
Don advice

Hi

A reminder that Don posted a check-list how to sort out unexpected shutdowns in a prior newsletter.

Hope this systematic approach helps

http://www.moyermarine.com/newsletters/2-1-14.html
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-09-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By Whippet
OP gauge

Yep, item 3 in original post -- I have the MMI direct read gauge with not a free ion of electronics involved. So have to assume OP really is rising.

I appreciate the help received - and we...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-08-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By Whippet
Thanks

Appreciate fast responses - and assurance I'm not headed for a rebuild. Mo's post reminds me I have a new MMI pointed-style oil pressure adjuster sitting in the parts box - and I will install in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-07-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By Whippet
Oil Pressure moves in unexpected direction (up)

Hi All:

Hope summer has been good for you (unless you are Australian or Argentinian in which case hope winter has been good).

I just returned from long (for me) cruise across Lake Ontario. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,434
Posted By Whippet
prime the racor?

in my experience, a racor has to be "primed" when changed. otherwise there is an air vacuum and wont suck fuel. some posts elsewhere how to do that
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