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Forum: Overhaul 02-04-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By splashlog
Perfect, that was the advise I was seeking....

Perfect, that was the advise I was seeking. Thanks!
Each engine is at various stages of, well, apart, so pressure tests are off the table. What you say makes perfect sense. I really just need to...
Forum: Overhaul 02-01-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By splashlog
magnaflux

I will have two, possibly three blocks, heads and manifolds that will be ready for rebuild(s).
What makes the most sense in terms of hot tank, magnaflux, measure spec..
Hot tank everything then...
Forum: Ignition System 01-18-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By splashlog
I've done it with visegrips on the shaft at the...

I've done it with visegrips on the shaft at the flywheel. But then made a tool with tube steel and notching out 2 notches with a grinder. Not pretty, but works fine.
Forum: Overhaul 01-16-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By splashlog
Hey Jack/JCWRIGHT, that's exactly what I need....

Hey Jack/JCWRIGHT, that's exactly what I need. Thank you very much!
Forum: Overhaul 01-16-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By splashlog
So what now?

Thanks for the info. Inner fear confirmed.
So the question now is what is the procedure to locate the new studs/hangers for the newer model oil pan. I am not too excited about using the new engine...
Forum: Overhaul 01-15-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By splashlog
Bolt Location--Old Model vs New Model

I am swapping out an old model A4 with a new model A4. The bores on the old model are smaller than the new model. Can anyone tell me if the locations will be the same? Can I just supersize the...
Forum: General Interest 09-02-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
Coughing Blood

Mostly for Don;
I tried your suggestion to test fuel flow through the carb, and it spat out fuel like a 2 year olds prostate.
I have a 0-15PSI fuel rated pressure gauge on it's way.
To my horror I...
Forum: General Interest 08-29-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
10000+

Three times I have unplugged the hose from the pump and it pumped gas into a cup at great velocity so I wrote it off as good. I did get a pressure gauge but when it arrived it stated clearly that it...
Forum: General Interest 08-29-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
Follow up #1

It is raw water cooled (no heat exchanger)
I did not check the water temperature exiting, kind of tricky on my boat but I guess I can lower a bucket to catch some water.

The carb thing is...
Forum: General Interest 08-28-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,495
Posted By splashlog
Anyone seen these? Need to know about senders

I got this panel that I want to install, I only have the panel, I am looking for compatable senders. If anyone has any clues please let me know. Thanks.
Forum: General Interest 08-28-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
More to note

Today it was a bit cooler and dryer than what we have been having last few weeks.
The beast starts OK with full choke, warms up, I lose the choke, runs for a few minutes and dies.
I have put in...
Forum: General Interest 08-27-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
Water ethanol and more fussing about

I pulled the carb off yesterday, (I have a spare) when I drained it the fuel that came out looked a tad bit milky....Fuel coming out of the fuel system is crystal clean. I am going to take a guess...
Forum: General Interest 08-25-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
RPMs

I can run the engine fine at idle (very low RPM), as soon as I move the throtle more than 1 or 2mm on the arm on the carb she speeds up just a little and then stalls right out.

I can't get...
Forum: General Interest 08-24-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
no love

Pulled the Tstat today, still runs at idle and spews water no problem. Turn up the RPMs and she shuts down almost instantly. I can hear this weird sound coming from the exhaust just before the crib...
Forum: General Interest 08-23-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,657
Posted By splashlog
Everything is hot

Got the old thing running today. Runs fine at idle load/no load, no choke, spitting out water fine 20 minutes..
Try going up on the throtle runs for a minute then shuts down. Just before the shut...
Forum: General Interest 07-31-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By splashlog
Yeah but

What about the wrench?
Forum: General Interest 07-31-2020, 02:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By splashlog
How did IT get there?

Perhaps it's time to formulate some theories as to how this (that) got (here) there.
Friday 4:59pm mechanic?
Disgruntled repair tech?
Bad joke?
Bad luck/? Butter fingers? Well it should be ok...
Forum: General Interest 07-30-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By splashlog
It could have slipped out of anyones purse...

It could have slipped out of anyones purse...
Forum: General Interest 07-30-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By splashlog
Anyone looking for this?

Pulled this A4 apart today. Look familiar to anyone? If you fess up I will send it back to you free of charge........This is not a joke, this was in the oil pan exactly as in the photo. Wow, just...
Forum: Overhaul 07-21-2020, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,934
Posted By splashlog
remove cylinder block for inspection/cleaning

I want to take the cylinder block off to get it measured and hot tanked. How do I remove it in the most efficiant way. It's off the boat and on a bench.
If I had a removal sequnce, that would be...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,395
Posted By splashlog
fuel pressure

I have a fuel pressure guage on it's way. This should give me insight into the fuel system. The filter is clean, and the fuel is new, high grade stuff with only a bit of Stabil for fun. I do have a...
Forum: General Interest 07-15-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,395
Posted By splashlog
I should point out there is no OPSS in this set...

I should point out there is no OPSS in this set up. Yesterday I noticed that upon shut down there is a strange hissing sound coming from the engine. It sounds like water contacting a very hot...
Forum: General Interest 07-13-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,395
Posted By splashlog
How long does it take?

I am chasing a fuel issue or so I think. How long does a carb take to empty while running the engine? My rig is firing up but then only lasts a minute or so before stopping. I just changed out all...
Forum: General Interest 03-11-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,760
Posted By splashlog
2 A4's--What would you do?

So I now have 3 A4s. One is in my Grampian Classic 31 which has issues. And two more sitting in my garage. One of those two is in running condition aparently..and the other was the spare that I got...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 03-11-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,096
Posted By splashlog
A4 available

Hello. I have a spare A4 for sale (new school version) for a rebuild or parting out. It's pretty much complete, but I do not know it's history at all.
I am in Toronto (Canada)
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