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Forum: Overhaul 09-08-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,226
Posted By captainmurph
Video: A4 Overview After Overhaul

I recently completed a complete overhaul on my engine, and shot this video before I re-installed back into my Cal30 sailboat.

Its a good look at everything on the outside of the engine and also...
Forum: General Interest 07-29-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,960
Posted By captainmurph
Angry Flooded Boat - Now What?

I came out to my boat yesterday, opened the companionway, and saw the worst -3-4" of water in the saloon.

The amount of water in the engine area was not enough to fill the open flame arrestor on...
Forum: Ignition System 05-28-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By captainmurph
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Ignition System 05-26-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By captainmurph
Question Testing Pertronics Pick Up Trigger

Anyone know of a quick continuity test I can make to this trigger? If I disconnect both leads, should I have an open or continuity?

I caught with no spark and suspect that an incorrect battery...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 03-05-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,709
Posted By captainmurph
It is possible to have a legal propane locker...

It is possible to have a legal propane locker inside the boat. If a surveyor says it is not, he is erring on the side of safety. That is certainly not bad but it is not an accurate interpretation of...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-25-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,254
Posted By captainmurph
KYou can get them from West Marine. ...

KYou can get them from West Marine. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/morse-bearings--shaft-bearings--P006_190_004_004?recordNum=1

Pricing is more like $70. but the shipping is free.

Murph
Forum: General Interest 09-15-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,201
Posted By captainmurph
What turns at crank speed? Calibrating Tach

I have new tach that needs to be calibrated. I also have a digital, portable tach that uses a tape marker that attaches to a rotating part that turns at crankshaft rpm.

Where's the best location...
Forum: Fuel System 04-19-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,301
Posted By captainmurph
That would be a Sierra filter, one of the...

That would be a Sierra filter, one of the following:

18-7844 or 7845 (45 is longer version) 21 micron
18-7944 or 7945 (45 is longer version), 10 micron

Since you apparently have another filter...
Forum: Electrical 04-08-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 36,003
Posted By captainmurph
Good luck. This is a big project but not as...

Good luck. This is a big project but not as complicated as you might think. With the help of others here, you can get it done!
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-24-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,888
Posted By captainmurph
In my experience, absolutely! I had a...

In my experience, absolutely!

I had a terrible problem with plug fouling when I was running with no thermostat and cold Lake MI water temps.

Installing the Indigo thermostat system seems to...
Forum: Cooling System 07-16-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,162
Posted By captainmurph
N2020M-03 Pump?

I have a friend with a new Oberdorfer pump that is a N2020M-03 and, having sold his boat, is trying to sell me this pump.

He says that it was bought as a spare for his A4, but I need to know if...
Forum: Cooling System 07-07-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By captainmurph
3/4" is OK

I opened up my intake system when I replaced the thru hull with a 3/4 Marelon. I used the Grocco ARG series as well and rigged up ball valve and hose so I could choose intake source and use for...
Forum: Reversing Gear 06-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,661
Posted By captainmurph
Need Help With Belcrank Linkage For Cal 30 Shift Lever

At the end of last year, I adjusted my forward gear due to slippage. Apparently I went one too many notches and it wouldn't come out of gear. After getting it into the slings, I made a mental note...
Forum: Reversing Gear 06-09-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,147
Posted By captainmurph
Need Help With Belcrank Linkage For Cal 30 Shift Lever

At the end of last year, I adjusted my forward gear due to slippage. Apparently I went one too many notches and it wouldn't come out of gear. After getting it into the slings, I made a mental note...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-28-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,243
Posted By captainmurph
If you run 120 and have clean plugs, you probably...

If you run 120 and have clean plugs, you probably don't have 40-45 raw water inlet temperature.

With the new thermostat system and clean plugs, they never foul. Without a thermostat and with the...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-24-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,243
Posted By captainmurph
I also had a chronic low temperature situation...

I also had a chronic low temperature situation with my A4 due to:


No thermostat
Extremely cold Lake Michigan water temperatures


The result was ridiculous plug fouling which caused rough...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-18-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,912
Posted By captainmurph
Removing coupler

When I needed to remove mine, using a puller was impossible. While it took many, many hours, it came off by just placing a socket on the end of the crank, reinstalling the flange with longer bolts...
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By captainmurph
The greatest tool deal I've ever made

Since I'm going to replace my stuffing box packing this spring, I thought I'd try to find a pick set.

Pick Set On Ebay $4.95 including shipping...
Forum: Ignition System 01-05-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Posted By captainmurph
Yeah, I'd check that temperature! I had a big...

Yeah, I'd check that temperature! I had a big problem this year with consistently fouling plugs and I was running without a thermostat.

After I installed the Indigo thermostat setup and a new set...
Forum: General Interest 12-16-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,663
Posted By captainmurph
Funny you should mention that. I'm in the...

Funny you should mention that. I'm in the process of making four zippered bags for a customer that wants to UV shield his Jerry Cans. I had planned on making them for me as well!
Forum: General Interest 12-16-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,663
Posted By captainmurph
Right now, it is only 20 gallons and, due to the...

Right now, it is only 20 gallons and, due to the range I'll need heading down the rivers next summer, I'll either have to install another tank or refuel with 20L Jerry Cans strapped to a board and...
Forum: General Interest 12-16-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,663
Posted By captainmurph
Fuel Consumption Poll

I'm planning a long trip and need to come up with a fairly accurate guestimate of my fuel consumption and estimate range.

I haven't carefully calibrated this on recent trips since I had some...
Forum: C&C 11-13-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,380
Posted By captainmurph
Replacing halyards

I just did this to my Cal 30 this year and, while I was able to find suitable sheaves to do the jib and spinnaker halyards, there was no way that a suitable sheave for 7/16" (or even 3/8") would fit...
Forum: Cooling System 09-08-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,946
Posted By captainmurph
Smile Cooling System Dilemma and Your Opinions

My boat has an Atomic 4 that has been running poorly with fouled plugs (particularly #4) which is likely caused by running way too cool (aka never warming up). I am currently running without a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-07-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,518
Posted By captainmurph
Tach Reading Low

Is there any possibility that your tach is designed for the signal to be connected to a tach coil in an alternator?

I know they are for sale here, but wanted to get mine through my employer (west...
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