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Forum: Electrical 03-13-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,429
Posted By Rbyham
after market starter

I am looking at a rebuild of an A4 starter but see several aftermarkets being offered for right around $100. A rebuild would cost at least that much. Anyone using the aftermarket versus original...
Forum: General Interest 02-18-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Posted By Rbyham
Yes both main and jib are Furler. The old Hyde...

Yes both main and jib are Furler. The old Hyde style. The jib is actually the forestay too. It ha no wire inside. Just a solid bar of aluminum extrusion. I will be watching that carefully as I bring...
Forum: General Interest 02-17-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Posted By Rbyham
See you guys just cant help yourselves but be...

See you guys just cant help yourselves but be helpful.... Yes if the Yanmar fails I can see me hunting another A4. And the topsides already do look better just two weeks after taking possession. I...
Forum: General Interest 02-17-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Posted By Rbyham
Impolite of me to not include pic of new boat....

Impolite of me to not include pic of new boat. Enjoy. She needs everything done. Will Haul her in Fall for bottom. Otherwise doing it all in water. Just now working on repacking stuffing box and...
Forum: General Interest 02-17-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
Posted By Rbyham
Got it... that was where I was headed as well...

Got it... that was where I was headed as well until as you can see in above post I made a boat/engine change. Thanks...
Forum: General Interest 02-17-2015, 06:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Posted By Rbyham
Thanks for all the great support

We recently made a move to a larger and very different boat selling the HR28 and picking up a project Bombay Pilothouse 31. A VERY project boat indeed. It has sat in the water at slip and not moved...
Forum: General Interest 02-16-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
Posted By Rbyham
Water pump green from leaks

Over years of slight leaking the water pump and for that matter the stuffing box and strainer are discolored green with indication of salt deposits. What is the best way to get them back to orig...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-17-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,535
Posted By Rbyham
This is an interesting thread and speaks to...

This is an interesting thread and speaks to something I may need to deal with before long. But it also leaves me with a question I have wished to ask for some time. My system is exactly as the...
Forum: Ignition System 01-15-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,654
Posted By Rbyham
I am probably too late with this thought but...

I am probably too late with this thought but while you have the carb off and torn down why not install the spare carb you have and see if it makes a difference. If things improve it would point...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-14-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,375
Posted By Rbyham
I tend to agree and have sourced a new one at...

I tend to agree and have sourced a new one at marineengine.com however yesterday I took the flywheel cover off and removed teh starter again. I had previously used some white grease to lube the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-13-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,375
Posted By Rbyham
Another thought and question... I do want to test...

Another thought and question... I do want to test the ignition switch and have always wished for a remote starter. The remote starter would be handy because managing the key requires a climb up out...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-13-2015, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,375
Posted By Rbyham
John it did cross my mind at one point that it...

John it did cross my mind at one point that it could be the ignition switch. I wonder how I would test for this. Options i would consider would be pick up a new ignition and replace or turn key to on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-12-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,375
Posted By Rbyham
Update here. I changed out the solenoid. Got new...

Update here. I changed out the solenoid. Got new one from MM. Dismantled bendex, cleaned and lubricated. Put it back together and it worked fine for a few days. Then it was back to same problem. It...
Forum: Announcements 01-05-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,794
Posted By Rbyham
Can someone provide a step by step on fogging?...

Can someone provide a step by step on fogging? Will buy thumb screw... Thanks.
Forum: Fuel System 12-27-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,525
Posted By Rbyham
Mine has no 5th screw on front. Just tightened...

Mine has no 5th screw on front. Just tightened the others down evenly and we'll. No problems after 18 months... But of Don said so... :-)
Forum: General Interest 12-25-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,489
Posted By Rbyham
Sounds like my experience with a4. Good stuff....

Sounds like my experience with a4. Good stuff. Merry Christmas to all as well. Hoping for a quick Christmas day sail later with daughter who is in town.
Forum: Ignition System 12-20-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,543
Posted By Rbyham
Every time I see this topic come up it leaves me...

Every time I see this topic come up it leaves me with a question. Can anyone point me to a step by step of what happens when I hit the key. I have indigo EI but if it ever goes bad I would not even...
Forum: Fuel System 12-19-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,035
Posted By Rbyham
Thanks guys... Just what I was looking for

Thanks guys... Just what I was looking for
Forum: Fuel System 12-19-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,035
Posted By Rbyham
Fuel gauge install

I installed a new Moeller 13 gallon tank a year ago. Never got around to adding a gauge. I can open a lazarette and see line on side of tank if I need to check for gas. I am thinking it is time to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-19-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,900
Posted By Rbyham
Electrical being my weakest skill let me ask for...

Electrical being my weakest skill let me ask for an explanation of where and how one clamps on a temporary ammeter?
Forum: Fuel System 12-15-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,802
Posted By Rbyham
I look forward to hearing what resolves this....

I look forward to hearing what resolves this. Nothing comes to ind here except that you will be happy once it is solved because you now have a completely new fuel system. Having bought a 48 year old...
Forum: General Interest 12-09-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,892
Posted By Rbyham
With some frequency I run my A4 for full days on...

With some frequency I run my A4 for full days on the ICW. She is vintage 1966 and never misses a beat on such trips. I almost never go WOT. But I am not a pusher. I baby her and find a comfortable...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-29-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,846
Posted By Rbyham
Another question... what caused that clog? Is...

Another question... what caused that clog? Is that salt deposit and is it dependent on running temperature. I seem to recall that salt begins to settle out about 140 degrees or something like that....
Forum: General Maintenance 11-29-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,846
Posted By Rbyham
Id like to hear the answer to this question as...

Id like to hear the answer to this question as well. Mine is looped between manifold and mixing elbow.
Forum: General Maintenance 11-18-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,886
Posted By Rbyham
Nice job. Inspirational. I actually think you...

Nice job. Inspirational. I actually think you started with a rougher engine than mine. I suppose most guys would leave mine alone. And I may. I agree the prep is key. Getting all loose and rusted off...
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