Forum: General Interest
11-04-2019, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,757
Stuffing Box Crack No Replacement
Hello, I have a conundrum here. I have an Alberg 35 and the yard appears to have cracked the old-fashioned bronze stuffing box housing or stopping nut, and water is coming up through the nut itself....
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Forum: Fuel System
03-08-2019, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,676
Solved
I was able to fashion a bracket extension plate and drilled some holes and bolted it to the existing bracket. Got everything connected and she’s running smoother than ever. I think I had misaligned...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-08-2019, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,676
Bracket
Well that might be the ticket. I’ll call Ken and get the measurements. Otherwise, I think I can fashion an extender plate to the existing bracket. Thank you for your help.
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Forum: Fuel System
03-07-2019, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,676
Adjust cable I guess
Talked with Don. Removed the mounting bracket and attempted to attach cable back further. I’m still an inch too long on the end of the throttle cable and have no more room on the bracket. So I’m...
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Forum: Cooling System
03-06-2019, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,073
New Pump
I can’t say enough good things about the new pump from MMI. It makes changing the impeller (and checking) so much easier. Also love the pressure. A great and worthwhile upgrade. No grease cup to...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-06-2019, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,676
New Carb - Throttle Cable Conundrum
I just finished installing a new carburetor from MMI on my early model A4. Got all the bits from Ken needed to make this work. I’m replacing an old style carburetor with a new one. My only problem is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-28-2019, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
I’ve done the whole re-build kit. Cleaned...
I’ve done the whole re-build kit. Cleaned everything twice, new floats, needle valve etc. just happened again. At this point I’m at a loss. In the interest of time, I may just get a new carb.
The...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-26-2019, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-26-2019, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Carb Bowl Full - Causes?
Now, of course, I have a carb bowl that's full of fuel (again) after working fine for the last couple of days. So I am guessing the float valve issue again. Bummer to have to rip this whole thing...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-26-2019, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Alignment tip.
Thanks for the tip John. I will do that as I expect that was the bulk of my issue.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-25-2019, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Clicking was Alternator
I removed the belt and behold, the clicking/clacking nose is gone. I broke it. Lesson learned. So that mystery is solved. I'm going to replace the whole unit with the 55 amp alternator from MMI. Tom...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-25-2019, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Carb + Alternator Idle Probs and "Clicking"
I'll try to be concise. But have learned that all the details help you help me more effectively. I believe I have resolved my rich running and fouled plugs. But am still experiencing a "surge" at...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-02-2018, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,389
Fresh Water Cooling - Indigo?
Does anyone have any first hand experience with Indigo's fresh water cooling conversion kit? I will be sailing from Lake Superior to the Atlantic and I obviously can't rely on the clear waters of...
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Forum: Electrical
07-27-2017, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Yep - Belt Adjustment
Good call. The belt needed an adjustment. Now it is running at what I would consider a normal temperature. I can hold my finger there for a bit without too much discomfort. And it seems to stay at...
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Forum: Electrical
07-27-2017, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
New Alternator - Working (but hot?)
Thanks to all your help, I was able to install a new API 120 amp alternator from MM. All appears to be working! I did have to buy the larger mounting arm to get the belt tight enough. But, not...
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Forum: Electrical
07-17-2017, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Confirmation - Need new Alternator
Sadly, I think I blew up the intenral regulator on this alternator. In checking on the boat this weekend (with all of your amazing help), I can confirm that this is wired in accordance with Neil's...
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Forum: Electrical
07-15-2017, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Starter Type
Peter, my starter is the one pictured on the left (the first on) of your post.
-Scott
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Forum: Electrical
07-14-2017, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Excite Wire?
I wonder if it is just not getting excited. I had a "guy" tell me this self-excites, but I am skeptical. In looking this up, I have read that this may be used as a 1 or 3 wire setup. But, I am a bit...
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Forum: Electrical
07-13-2017, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Thanks Neil - One More question...
That's a much better diagram. Thanks! I just want to clarify one thing. The red line you have drawn frm the starter to the engine... where exactly on the engine does that lead? I'm not looking at it...
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Forum: Electrical
07-12-2017, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Diagram Wrong
I am sure you get the idea, but the ground to the block should be from the battery banks not the switch. But you get the idea. The bottom line is that I am not conencting to the ignition switch...
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Forum: Electrical
07-12-2017, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,900
Alternator Wiring
Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong here and help out an electrical noob? I had my alternator repaired by a reputable shop and re-installed it as it was done by the PO. I have looked at the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-06-2014, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,601
Cracked Block From Old Head Bolts?
I am wondering if re-inserting the old head blocs after they were removed could have caused a crack in the block. New the forum and the A4, but I honestly think my mechanic cracked my block. They...
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