Forum: Fuel System
09-08-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,074
So just a second post on this. Anyone have a...
So just a second post on this. Anyone have a comment on solving the backfiring out of the carb being resolved after changing the plugs? I have put over 15 hours on the new plugs etc.. and no more...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-08-2011, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 25,641
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Forum: Fuel System
08-20-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,074
Update.
Ok, after changing the cap, rotor...
Update.
Ok, after changing the cap, rotor and fuel filters, same backfiring at higher rpms. I got the cap and rotor for the 62 Chevy II from NAPA and drilled the cap to better fit the petronix...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-17-2011, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,074
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Forum: Fuel System
08-17-2011, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,074
Carb backfire again!
Ok, here we are in the San Juans. I have over 100 hours since last tune and no problems. 45 minutes out of Rosario, engine bogs down and bang bang backfiring out of the carb again. New cap, rotor,...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-31-2011, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,485
Battery Box Sealing and Venting
Does anyone have a picture of such application Mine is in a box, nothing more. I also have heavy duty glass mat batteries which are seal and the documents indicate they can put in any position...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-30-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,024
Fuel polishing filter
I have the Moyer kit installed and been there for about 2 years. Anyone know what the part no. is for a replacement that I might get at NAPA? Going to the boat this weekend and would like to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-28-2011, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,536
Autolites; an update
Just finished moving the boat on a 10 hour cruise from Shilshole in Seattle, to Port Townsend; then on to Annacortes, Washington. We motored the way since on the first leg, no wind and on the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-22-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,536
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-22-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,536
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Forum: Polls
03-20-2011, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 84,047
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-20-2011, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,536
Ok, dropped the autolite 437s in today. The...
Ok, dropped the autolite 437s in today. The Champions did me no wrong but seemed a bit sootie after a year and about 150 hours. Took lots of trips with no wind. We'll test the autolites. The...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-20-2011, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,536
Plugs
Hello:
I have been hibernating for a while and now and coming back online. I am running Champion RJ12Cs in the A4 and thought I might try the autolites for comparison. Anyone have the model no....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-05-2010, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,434
I had the same gas smell and the pos mechanic...
I had the same gas smell and the pos mechanic said there was no problem. Well, to me there was a problem, gas smell. I traced it to the carb. The gasket was leaking and I ended up replacing the...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-04-2010, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,598
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Forum: Cooling System
11-04-2010, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,598
Exhaust extension?
Mates:
I put on a new dodger, the PO did'nt get the old one from the PO he bought it from, on my Ranger 29 this summer. It works great but... I seem to be getting lots of exhaust fumes in the...
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Forum: General Interest
08-25-2010, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,151
No tac so not sure the rpms but the engine runs...
No tac so not sure the rpms but the engine runs at a higher rpm for sure. After I put on the indigo, I re-timed it and was able to boost the rpms for cruising. Mine is 29' and we tow a 10' dingy with...
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Forum: General Interest
08-24-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,151
Oil comsumption
We just got back from a 10 day trip to the San Juan islands from Seattle with the new indigo prop. Prior to the indigo, my oil consumption was about a 1/4 quart every 10 to 15 hours and now seems to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
I would also try the power tuning. Mine was...
I would also try the power tuning. Mine was doing the same awhile back and when I grabbed the distributor to check the cap, the distributor moved. The hold down bolt was loose and was moving over...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-08-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
Update on the indigo prop
We have been motoring to and around the south sound since Saturday (no wind). After we got the timing dialed in better with the new prop, we are getting nice speed from it, the boat seems to push...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-01-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-01-2010, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-01-2010, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-30-2010, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-30-2010, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 374
Views: 149,363
Indigo Prop
Splash down. Just put the boat in with the new prop. Seems to run good. Did not have time to fully test but will in the next week. I'll send some pictures soon.
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