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Forum: Polls 08-15-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,552
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Yes,yes, yes.

Yes,yes, yes.
Forum: Announcements 03-23-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,222
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Great job!

No doubt that it's terrific that Moyer Marine is now on YouTube. More impressive is Don's expert, no BS presentation style. Nice work. Thank you so much Don and company!
Forum: Fuel System 02-22-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,832
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Jazzy daze I sent you a PM. Let me...

Jazzy daze

I sent you a PM.

Let me know if I can help.
Forum: Fuel System 02-21-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,832
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Jazzy daze Where are you and you’re boat...

Jazzy daze
Where are you and you’re boat located?
Forum: General Interest 01-17-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,099
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Interesting A4 cousin in Seattle

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bpo/d/seattle-universal-gas-sailboat-engine/7058029080.html
Forum: General Interest 10-10-2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,767
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Prime electric fuel pump, pull choke, crank 5...

Prime electric fuel pump, pull choke, crank 5 seconds or less to start . Carb is always run dry when shut down for the day. Average frequency of use once every 4 weeks
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-17-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,026
Posted By Mark Millbauer
I once had an A4 that increased oil pressure as...

I once had an A4 that increased oil pressure as it warmed up. I used 10W30. In fact, I had to set it at about 35 lbs at idle so it would not exceed 40-45 or so at cruising RPM's after it ran for an...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-17-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,026
Posted By Mark Millbauer
When you first posted the problem I suggested...

When you first posted the problem I suggested loose bearing tolerances. Particularly cam bearings. I suspect many A4’s are rebuilt without adequately addressing the cam bearings. Most of the time...
Forum: General Interest 02-13-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,150
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Thumbs up Beautiful! Nice work Neil.

Beautiful! Nice work Neil.
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-07-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,026
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Did your mechanic confirm that all the bearings,...

Did your mechanic confirm that all the bearings, including the cam bearings, were correctly measured and replaced?
As stated previously Your issue is consistent with slightly worn cam bearings. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,026
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Clark800, Definately get a mechanical gauge...

Clark800,

Definately get a mechanical gauge to confirm. It will probably still show the gradual decline in pressure but the numbers will be more accurate.

How did the oil pressure behave before...
Forum: Cooling System 07-04-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,774
Posted By Mark Millbauer
I had the same problem a number of years ago on a...

I had the same problem a number of years ago on a Catalina 27. With the engine and manifold intact, I attached a container to the boom and ran a hose from the container to the manifold and another...
Forum: Ignition System 05-23-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,925
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Bring the throttle down and let her idle a bit...

Bring the throttle down and let her idle a bit and then shut key off.
Forum: Electrical 05-16-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,460
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Yes indeed. You must subtract the base...

Yes indeed. You must subtract the base measurement from the actual measurement of the coil's resistance measurement.
in my own observations of this over many years I have found less expensive...
Forum: General Interest 04-17-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,721
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Like Garbone I converted my C30 over to an A4. In...

Like Garbone I converted my C30 over to an A4. In my case the boat came with a siezed Yanmar. If you love A4's as much as we do then know that its doable. On the other hand if you were to stumble...
Forum: Cooling System 03-24-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,315
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Thanks for the input. I think I'll stay with the...

Thanks for the input. I think I'll stay with the current 1/2" set up for now since it seems to be adequate thus far and the valve seems to be in good shape. As I have in the past with previous boats,...
Forum: Cooling System 03-23-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,315
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Engine Thru-hull size.

I have my 78 C30 on the hard for bottom paint and a few other maintenance items. I notice that my engine raw water intake is 1/2". The boat originally had a raw water cooled Yanmar 12 HP diesel in...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 12-03-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,854
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Thanks John. I'll reply via email later today.

Thanks John. I'll reply via email later today.
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 11-30-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,854
Posted By Mark Millbauer
John, I'm very interested. I sail out of...

John,
I'm very interested. I sail out of Brownsville and live in Auburn so picking up is no problem. Send me a PM through the forum or my e-mail is: sail_masterson@yahoo.com
Forum: General Maintenance 11-18-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,886
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Rbyham, POR 15 is great stuff. I have used...

Rbyham,

POR 15 is great stuff. I have used it many times on various projects--mostly automotive related but including one cast iron keel on a Columbia 22. Follow their instructions as they have...
Forum: Reversing Gear 05-19-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,398
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Olindaboat, The C30 has amazing access once...

Olindaboat,

The C30 has amazing access once the galley is removed. That operation normally takes less than hour. With it removed you should easily be able to remove the upper gear housing and...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 05-19-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,190
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Encore, I'm in Seattle area and may be...

Encore,

I'm in Seattle area and may be interested int he motor. Email me at :
sail_masterson@yahoo.com if you still have it and want to talk.

Mark
Forum: Introductions 12-12-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,901
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Garbone, Congratulations on finding a great...

Garbone,

Congratulations on finding a great boat project and a terrific, knowledgeable, supportive, group of boat owners and enthusiasts here and at Moyer Marine. As you are already finding out...
Forum: Overhaul 12-01-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,258
Posted By Mark Millbauer
I'll give this a shot but this is old school...

I'll give this a shot but this is old school stuff that I learned in college auto shop a looong time ago.
The theory as I understood it was that an exhaust leak at the manifold can significantly...
Forum: Overhaul 12-01-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,258
Posted By Mark Millbauer
Jim, An ongoing exaust leak at the manifold...

Jim,

An ongoing exaust leak at the manifold to head can cause a burnt exhaust valve. Do you recall hearing a slight tapping or popping sound in the manifold area when the engine was running? How...
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