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Forum: General Interest 09-07-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By Hawkeye54
Chris, did you wrap the new exhaust ? If so, ...

Chris, did you wrap the new exhaust ? If so, what material did you use - some of the wrap choices can give off a smell for a long while.





Rick
Forum: General Interest 04-04-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By Hawkeye54
Scratchee, I had an old 1903 farmhouse, as well -...

Scratchee, I had an old 1903 farmhouse, as well - Odds are, the screws were driven using a brace and bit with the carpenter leaning his chest on the top for weight , and the screws lubricated with...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-29-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,749
Posted By Hawkeye54
Welcome to the site ! There is a lot of help /...

Welcome to the site ! There is a lot of help / expertise on the A4 available here. If you check the 'home page' and the 'online catalog' , a lot of your questions will start to be answered . . . ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-02-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,037
Posted By Hawkeye54
That's the attitude needed here

Chrisoelder, you have the right, positive attitude for working on the Atomic 4, and you are obviously learning lots as you proceed !!!



Rick
Forum: Electrical 02-24-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
Posted By Hawkeye54
Sea Harlequin - Browse thru our hosts online...

Sea Harlequin - Browse thru our hosts online catalogue - it is there
( KTAS_01_564 )







Rick
Forum: Electrical 01-09-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,113
Posted By Hawkeye54
Another stalling problem

T-bird, as in TimBSmith's post above, in the last paragraph he recommends 'segmenting the (fuel) system' - I would start with a feed from a portable tank to ensure the engine runs (and keeps running)...
Forum: Overhaul 10-19-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Hawkeye54
Phillip, I was not able to readily identify what...

Phillip, I was not able to readily identify what type of pipe was used for exhaust replacement - please be aware that if galvanized pipe was used, the pipe can generate some nasty fumes as it heats...
Forum: General Interest 10-07-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By Hawkeye54
Along those lines, Al, my mother bought a new...

Along those lines, Al, my mother bought a new 1965 Corvair, which had a tough to locate rattle from new. As I was poking around ( teenager with newly minted drivers license - knew it all) , I found...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-02-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,344
Posted By Hawkeye54
Jack, do you have access to a large 'C-clamp' ...

Jack, do you have access to a large 'C-clamp' that you could perhaps modify by welding a piece of channel ? Like this : (----< ]) - I am sorry, but I do not have the skills to post...
Forum: Cooling System 09-21-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,038
Posted By Hawkeye54
Questions

Barbara, a couple questions for you until the more knowledgeable respond. -- You mention ed the water pump was OK, but could you determine if water was coming in via the thru-hull ? And...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,106
Posted By Hawkeye54
Smoke coming off . . .

May I suggest a rerouting or protecting that red wire in the upper picture - it appears to pass near the hose clamp and under the free end ? I would be concerned that the wire may chafe due to...
Forum: General Interest 08-06-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By Hawkeye54
Anyone looking . . . what I once found

In 1965, my Mother bought a new Corvair - it came with a rattle the dealer could not resolve - after a thorough search of the engine compartment, I found a clip-on visor mirror, 3 wrenches , and a...
Forum: The Wish List 06-27-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,679
Posted By Hawkeye54
Smile Shaft centering cone -

Really a brilliant, yet simple solution ! I like it





Rick
Forum: Electrical 07-01-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,142
Posted By Hawkeye54
Battery charger --

Please take a real close look at the red and yellow wires on the left side of that plug - it appears the insulation is split and the wires may have overheated.
Forum: Exhaust System 05-15-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,188
Posted By Hawkeye54
I agree with what Whippet says, SoMD, and a close...

I agree with what Whippet says, SoMD, and a close look at the photo seems to indicate a loose / broken hose clamp and a possible crack just above the "Out" label that I see in the lower part of the...
Forum: Overhaul 03-05-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,556
Posted By Hawkeye54
Diving into A4

Wrist, great tale of what you have to do in these TSA days -- I am eagerly awaiting the chapter in this story on how you get the assembled engine BACK to your daughter's boat.
( Somehow, I can't see...
Forum: Overhaul 01-23-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,556
Posted By Hawkeye54
A4 rebuild

Wrist, my only advice is to study the Moyer manual, take your time, and keep Ken's phone number close at hand.

Good luck going forward - I look forward to reading about your progress.


Rick
Forum: General Interest 01-06-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,095
Posted By Hawkeye54
Relative humidity

Bill, using the online calculator at www.lenntech.com (no affiliation), with the numbers you stated and say heating to indoor temperature of 65°F/18°C - that results in 5% relative humidity - static...
Forum: General Interest 01-02-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,095
Posted By Hawkeye54
Chilly here, too

Shawn, not much better here in South Carolina -- 11° F here this AM - not the best boating weather !


Rick
Forum: General Interest 12-30-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,095
Posted By Hawkeye54
It's baaaack !!!

I see our forum is again operational - thanks to all who made this possible !!!

Happy New Year, Shawn



Rick
Forum: Alberg 11-19-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,783
Posted By Hawkeye54
Greg, post #45, third picture - the 'L' bracket...

Greg, post #45, third picture - the 'L' bracket has 3 fender washers - on the rightmost one it appears as if the edge of the washer could wear against the tank as it 'works' underway.
Am I seeing...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-13-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,416
Posted By Hawkeye54
Steve, is it possible that you merely have too...

Steve, is it possible that you merely have too much oil in the crankcase, not so much
of an issue in their shop or on them hard, but now an issue as she floats on her lines ??

Rick
Forum: Electrical 08-08-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,918
Posted By Hawkeye54
Balmer Alternator installation and test

Joe, the only difference I can see on the Balmer device is a lug adjacent to the amber
LED

Rick
Forum: General Maintenance 07-08-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,341
Posted By Hawkeye54
Fstued, I do not have that information ...

Fstued, I do not have that information available, but our host does have a dipstick extension kit KTAS_01.1_312 if you want to replace the unknown dipstick
( I have no affiliation )

Rick
Forum: General Maintenance 07-04-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,247
Posted By Hawkeye54
Scott, you may find some extra information in...

Scott, you may find some extra information in posts 15 and 16 of the thread ' engine won't
start 3 cylinder no compression' on the active threads here - it references an issue with a water lift. ...
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