Forum: General Interest
07-11-2020, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,088
Carb
Hello All,
Just a small shout out to Mo. Oh as a leaky float valve in the carb that I replaced. I could not set the float properly so I sent up the “Bat Light” to Mo, he quickly changed the float...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-30-2019, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,830
My exhaust should look some what like the green...
My exhaust should look some what like the green line in Joe' diagram with following difference.
I will come off the back of the manifold, then 90* up, over the top, water injection after the upper...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-29-2019, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,830
exhaust
Hello Neil, the Vetus was chosen mostly on cost, although quite a few are in use and seem to work well.
Ed, I should be able to get the separation you mention, I will check next time I am on the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-25-2019, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,830
Grampian 30
Hello All,
I am rebuilding the exhaust on a Grampian 30.
I intend to use the Vetus L40 water lock and matching 40mm Vetus hose.
My plan is to use black iron to create a riser at back of...
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Forum: General Interest
10-11-2018, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,825
After 4 years working on the boat and not...
After 4 years working on the boat and not starting engine, I did a tune up and engine started on 2nd or 3rd try of about 10 seconds each. A few issues now but working through them.
Joe
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Forum: Exhaust System
09-19-2018, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
hello,
thanks for the reply's.
Neil, I...
hello,
thanks for the reply's.
Neil, I just received an order from Ken that took 2 weeks and cost $35 US to ship. it was the Canada Post and Border Services where the slow down occurred....
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Forum: Exhaust System
09-19-2018, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
exhaust
Hello All,
In removing my exhaust and manifold several of the studs are damaged. Can I replace with bolts. I know Moyer sells studs but to get them takes more than 2 weeks along with $35 shipping...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
09-08-2018, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Hello Shawn/Mo,
I turned engine over by hand...
Hello Shawn/Mo,
I turned engine over by hand and all valves work but I think I will heed your suggestion and remove and re lap valves as it seems the prudent thing to do.
I have 18" of...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
09-05-2018, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
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Forum: Reversing Gear
09-03-2018, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
no power
Hello All,
When I brought my boat in from the mooring field last week I could get no forward power out of the gear box.
It seemed the forward gear was not engaging properly.
If I pushed the...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-27-2018, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
head removal
Hello All,
I removed the head on Saturday and all went well with the exception of one stud directly behind the lifting eye. The threads appear to be stripped in the block.
I will get a thread...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-23-2018, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
Hello All,
last evening I started removing...
Hello All,
last evening I started removing the head from one of my extra engines to get ready to swap for the leaking one. the engine was re built 5 years ago by Nova Automotive, a reputable...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-21-2018, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
Water leak
Hello All,
It appears that I have further problems.
The antifreeze is leaking around the alternator
Mount.
I have two parts engines which I will take a
head from and exchange.
I am open to...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-21-2018, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,532
adjust idle
Hello All,
I have a small issue in that I cannot seem to set the carb idle to 600ish RPM.
The engine starts on 2-3 revolutions but when I throttle up it will not return to a low idle, I would guess...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-21-2018, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
water pump
Hello All,
Posted a while ago regarding my water pump weeping oil where it attaches to the auxiliary drive. used Permatex gasket dressing on all surfaces and gasket and it seems to have corrected...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-09-2018, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-07-2018, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
oil leak
hello All,
Got to the boat and the oil leak seems to be coming from the lower bolt area on the pump. I was able to tighten but think I will have to remove and make a new gasket and check for any...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-05-2018, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-05-2018, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
oil leak
Hello All,
Went out to the boat yesterday after a few days away, opened the bilge and noticed engine oil. Last time on the boat I ran the engine for 30 minutes or so to charge batteries. I did not...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-30-2018, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,129
temp gauge
Hello All,
While running my engine I notice the temp. gauge is pegged at maximum.
Is there an easy way to test gauge with a multi meter or other method.
Could it be a ground issue?
I have a...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-27-2018, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
heat exchanger
I used a Sendure compact vertical heat exchanger and pedestal pump from
one of my spare A-4's, only ran it a couple of hours, so the jury is still out weather it will cool enough.
Joe
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-27-2018, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,052
#19
check that sending unit matches the gauge, just a thought.
Joe
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-20-2018, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,685
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Forum: General Interest
06-13-2018, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,402
thanks for the welcome but as Mo said, I have...
thanks for the welcome but as Mo said, I have been around here for quite a few years, just decided to activate my work computer for forum.
I had an A4 in my Tartan 27 that I sold before buying this...
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Forum: General Interest
06-13-2018, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,402
Grampian 30
Hello All,
I have been rebuilding a G-30 for 4 years and after not starting the engine for 3.5, I had a go this week. I changed the points, condenser, cap, rotor, plugs, and coil, turned it over 6-8...
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