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Forum: Troubleshooting 01-16-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Don called!

Don,

Thanks for the call to discuss low temp operation. We do have a low temp raw water source here on Mt. Desert Island. A raw water high temp might be 55 degrees F. Our A-4 has the fw cooling...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-05-2015, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
i did e-mail Don but have not heard back. Can...

i did e-mail Don but have not heard back. Can you get his attention?

George
Forum: General Maintenance 12-29-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By gfatula
A virtual Cornucopia of choke cables! An RPC...

A virtual Cornucopia of choke cables! An RPC R2332 is on the way. Thank you!
Forum: Cooling System 12-29-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By gfatula
Adding Ametek Temperature/pressure gauge

I am adding an Ametek Temperature/pressure gauge to the front of my engine. I will need a new temp sensor for the remote gauge and or a new location for the one I have.

Any suggestions you have...
Forum: Exhaust System 12-29-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,415
Posted By gfatula
Off the shelf ( off the web ) stainless worked...

Off the shelf ( off the web ) stainless worked for me and was not expensive.

I abused HomeDepot a little by "buying" a selection of black iron pipe and fittings to build a mock up. After I fitted...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-29-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By gfatula
Thanks to everyone. I have neglected this post. ...

Thanks to everyone. I have neglected this post. I still need to solve the problem. I will either re-tap, as Tom suggests, or a gunsmith friend might be able to take care of it for me while he...
Forum: General Interest 12-28-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,455
Posted By gfatula
Nope! She looks powerful. I am anxious to do a...

Nope! She looks powerful. I am anxious to do a top down tune up and see what I can get for high end. The I-28 should be that happy if things are right.

Thanks for your posts.
Forum: General Interest 12-28-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,455
Posted By gfatula
There is hope! My I-28 has never pushed its bow...

There is hope! My I-28 has never pushed its bow wave with that authority!

Confession: New Moyer exchange engine 80 hours ago. I installed it in 09'. Never touched a thing. It started right...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-22-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Bill, I have not pestered him yet. I intend...

Bill,

I have not pestered him yet. I intend to share this with him since he is the Guru!

Thanks for your attention.

George
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-22-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Thanks John, I have never checked the...

Thanks John,

I have never checked the thermostat. I will be taking a look next time aboard in a couple of weeks. As for the configuration of the "bypass kit" it is just the way Don shipped it. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-22-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Nope! I will ask Don what I should expect. It...

Nope! I will ask Don what I should expect. It is a complete exchange engine. I do have Don's, " Cooling system bypass kit - late model". It looks like plugs 2 and 3 might be close to operating...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-20-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Or a wire? Suspicious location.

Or a wire? Suspicious location.
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-20-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Late model.

Late model.
Forum: Electrical 12-19-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,771
Posted By gfatula
The ignition switch it is! Thanks. George

The ignition switch it is! Thanks.

George
Forum: Electrical 12-18-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,771
Posted By gfatula
Hour meter wiring question?

Hi,

I am not happy about the success I am having with my hour meter (Product No. - GAUG_08.2_353). Without trying to explain the crazy numbers I am getting, I need some help wiring it correctly. ...
Forum: General Interest 12-17-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,705
Posted By gfatula
I added Moyer's tach and am glad to have it. I...

I added Moyer's tach and am glad to have it. I purchased the larger one. Having the 2000 rpm location at 12:00 it makes for a quick analog check of performance.

George
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-17-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Hi Dave, The complete rebuilt with an...

Hi Dave,

The complete rebuilt with an electronic ignition is 80 hours old. 4years now. We don't run the engine very much.

I am not sure if it was running on all 4. I couldn't get the rpms up...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-17-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,319
Posted By gfatula
Fouled #1 and running cold

I finally hauled last week in Northeast Harbor, ME. I always haul out late. My run to Northeast Harbor from Seal Harbor takes me about an hour motoring. This year I could not get the temp gauge to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-17-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,364
Posted By gfatula
Plugs and engine temp

I finally hauled last week in Northeast Harbor, ME. I always haul out late. My run to Northeast Harbor from Seal Harbor takes me about an hour motoring. This year I could not get the temp gauge to...
Forum: Safety 12-01-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,791
Posted By gfatula
Thanks Tom, The other option is to replace...

Thanks Tom,

The other option is to replace the squirrel cage with an In line blower. The squirrel cage seems to be the better choice. I could add a second, in line, blower? I could increase the...
Forum: Safety 12-01-2014, 05:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,791
Posted By gfatula
Blower Location?

I am considering moving my squirrel cage blower to make room for a relocated battery. The blower is currently in the space under the quarter birth directly in line with the engine.( the deepest and...
Forum: Electrical 11-30-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,722
Posted By gfatula
That may just be my conclusion, too. Two is...

That may just be my conclusion, too. Two is enough. Thanks,

G
Forum: Electrical 11-30-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,722
Posted By gfatula
Third / starting battery?

I have managed to securely locate three identical group 27 batteries in our I-28. That gives us 345 AH@20A which has been all we need with a comfortable margin. At the same time I have made access...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-30-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 96,087
Posted By gfatula
Baltimore is correct. The danger asbestos poses...

Baltimore is correct. The danger asbestos poses is the inhalation of its smallest particles into the deep lung. It occurs over time in environments contaminated with asbestos dust. Coarse asbestos...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-30-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By gfatula
Choke knob replacement?

Hi friends.

Our A-4's choke pull knob is chromed brass with an Allen set screw securing it to the wire inside the choke cable. The threads holding the set screw in place have become worn and I...
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