Forum: Troubleshooting
09-26-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Hi Neil,
I have sent you my EWDS unit for...
Hi Neil,
I have sent you my EWDS unit for test as per Don Moyer.
It is coming from Victoria, B.C. so it shouldn't take long.
I wrote a little note on the inside of the shipping label with my...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2021, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Hi,
It looks like I have a problem with my...
Hi,
It looks like I have a problem with my EWDS. It is still nuisance alarming. If I tap the module the alarm will stop. It was a last ditch effort....just a little tap.
Then maybe it will...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-29-2021, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Hi Neil,
The resistor I use delivers 11.4V...
Hi Neil,
The resistor I use delivers 11.4V to the coil with the motor running. I use the Pertronix ignitor EI. I can't remember the exact resistance...I do remember sizing it correctly and doing...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-28-2021, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Hi Neil,
I was able to clear the alarm. ...
Hi Neil,
I was able to clear the alarm. Thanks for the instruction.
I'm not sure what caused the alarm in the first place but in future are we required to reset the coil alarm with a 12V...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2021, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2021, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Early Warning Detection System Failure.
Hi,
Has anyone experienced problems with the EWDS failing into alarm?
I had it throw a coil failure last weekend. All my tests proved that the coil was fine and operating properly.
I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-15-2020, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Sounds like...as long as you get to 40 psi...
Sounds like...as long as you get to 40 psi your're generally good.
I guess about all you can do to service the system is re-seat the pressure valve and run MMO through it?
I've been putting...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-15-2020, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Thanks Guys.
Water in Gas check is next on...
Thanks Guys.
Water in Gas check is next on the list. Mech advance is good. I just went through it and have screwed around with the timing a bunch and seeing it smoothly advance just as it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2020, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
My Oil Pressure.
Hi All,
My oil pressure at start up is at about 20-25 psi and slowly climbs to 40 psi as the engine comes up to operating temp, 150F. Everything stays steady at 40 psi and 150F while running at...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-14-2020, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Inconsistent RPM's
Hi All,
Something that my motor has always done is have inconsistent RPM for any given day. Some days it will give me 2000 RPM at WOT, some days only 1700.
The other day I had her up to 2250...
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Forum: General Interest
05-30-2020, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 835
Engine bay Fire Suppression
Hi All,
Is anyone using the Blazecut fire suppression systems in their engine bays?
If not, what are people using?
I removed an old Haylon FSS from the 80's out of mine and wanted to replace...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-25-2020, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
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Forum: Fuel System
05-25-2020, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
For vacuum advance.
I get it now...used for vacuum advance. Sure is handy for fine tuning timing without sticking a wrench down into a hot engine though.
I'll let you know if it has a tendency to creep. I marked its...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-24-2020, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Hi Bill,
This is a Pertronix Ignitor for 4...
Hi Bill,
This is a Pertronix Ignitor for 4 cylinder off the shelf at my local Lordco auto parts store here in Victoria, B.C., Canada.
The action on it didn't seem to change the gap between the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-23-2020, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Got her dialed in!
All,
After setting/adjusting the timing, mixture screw, idle adjust screw, and throttle cable, I have the A4 purring.
It reliably idles at 800 RPM, idles in gear at 600 RPM, throttles up...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-21-2020, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
ndutton,
I didn't do anything to the timing,...
ndutton,
I didn't do anything to the timing, other then playing with that little lever on the side of the new Pertronix ignitor EI module. The hot spark EI that I took out didn't have one of...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-21-2020, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Ed,
The idle stop screw is backed right off....
Ed,
The idle stop screw is backed right off. The idle mixture screw seems to be set right at about 3/4 of a turn open from closed. I will try some sealant around the front of the carb, I have a 4...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-21-2020, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Hi,
The motor started right up today.
...
Hi,
The motor started right up today.
I ran it in the slip for a while in N and screwed around with the carb. I leaned it out until i found the best RPM after i let it warm up a bit. ...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-15-2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Thanks again.
I am using a OPSS. I have not...
Thanks again.
I am using a OPSS. I have not put the fuel system back together yet and I will take the advise of not running the electric fuel pump in series through the mech pump.
How about...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-15-2020, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Thanks Guys.
I might not find the problem...
Thanks Guys.
I might not find the problem right away but from what I found when I started looking it seemed the right thing to do was replace gaskets ( Manifold, carb, water jacket, valve cover,...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-14-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Thanks for the reply's.
I was experiencing...
Thanks for the reply's.
I was experiencing intermittent loss of power/rpm's, and eventually stalling. I had to get the boat back in with the dingy motor.
BTW, I highly recommend an outboard...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-14-2020, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,262
Electric Fuel Pump 4-7psi.
Hi All,
I have picked up a Holly fuel pump that operates at 4-7psi.
Is this too much psi for the needle valve to handle?
Do the filters drop off some psi?
I was thinking if it is I can...
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Forum: Electrical
04-20-2020, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
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Forum: Electrical
04-19-2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
Ballast resistor use?
Hi,
My A4 came with a Hot Spark EI kit already installed. I am currently trouble shooting loss of power and RPM and stalling problems under way. I have replaced the coil. The old coil had a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-16-2020, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Smoke from manifold.
Hi there,
Seems I have a little smoke coming from the aft end of my manifold.
The smoke almost disappears when the engine is idling and get worse when throttled up.
It smells like oil...
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