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Forum: General Interest 11-08-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,201
Posted By wmmulvey
No, I do not know him

No, I do not know him
Forum: General Interest 11-07-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,201
Posted By wmmulvey
[QUOTE=ndutton;61115]Same goes for a West coast...

[QUOTE=ndutton;61115]Same goes for a West coast trip Bill, anytime.

Have you formed up any plan re: a replacement boat? Thinking along those lines at all?[/Q

Insured yes


New used...
Forum: General Interest 11-06-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,201
Posted By wmmulvey
Thanks

THANKS ALL

Bill
Forum: General Interest 11-05-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,201
Posted By wmmulvey
A sad fairwell

To all you AFOURIANS

I was very happy joining this site 3 years ago. I was new to the A-4 and knew nothing about it.

All of you have taught me well. From learning 101 to almost an expert. I...
Forum: Cooling System 10-28-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,872
Posted By wmmulvey
Al, This is the link to the post I was...

Al,

This is the link to the post I was talking to you about yesterday in the yard.

http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127&highlight=pressure+flush

Bill
ESPA
Forum: General Maintenance 10-24-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 48,880
Posted By wmmulvey
Revised Torque

Although the manual states 35 FP of torque, Moyer Marine recommends 25 FP of torque.

I believe he made that statement somewhere in this forum.

Maybe this needs a conformation from MM.............
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-07-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,669
Posted By wmmulvey
Carb Question

Hi to all you Afourians

Using a pressure bulb between the fuel pump, polishing filter, and carb, I have good fuel pressure to the carb.

Should I see fuel in the flame arrester bowl?
...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Other items 09-09-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,565
Posted By wmmulvey
Neil, I had one on my MacGregor 24 and...

Neil,

I had one on my MacGregor 24 and transfered it over to my C&C 24.

I would never think of NOT using one with my Asim. It makes sailing a lot easier.

Enjoy it.

Regards
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-07-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,950
Posted By wmmulvey
Thanks for the torque sequence. Surprised it...

Thanks for the torque sequence. Surprised it isn’t in the maiintance & repair manual.

What is the Ft. Lbs. for the head.

Regards

Bill
Forum: Fuel System 09-03-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,633
Posted By wmmulvey
Al & Hanley, Thanks for the info and for...

Al & Hanley,

Thanks for the info and for taking time to post a Pic.

Regards

Bill
Forum: Fuel System 09-02-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,633
Posted By wmmulvey
Manual Fuel Pump

Afourians,

Not knowing when it was last done by PO, I would like to clean my sediment bowl.

This is a late model A-4

Please let me know how to remove it.

Hoping I do not have to remove...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-23-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,694
Posted By wmmulvey
Planning on getting to the boat early next week. ...

Planning on getting to the boat early next week. I will post again.

Regards

Bill
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-23-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,694
Posted By wmmulvey
In answer to all your appreciated replys. ...

In answer to all your appreciated replys.

Engine did not overheat, just the manifold.

Compression perfect, wet & dry w/gauge

Throttle cable not attached. Increased throttle by hand.

In...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-22-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,694
Posted By wmmulvey
No Power

Hey all,

Had a start up problem with a late model A-4 this spring which I solved.

Could not get the engine to run. Traced it down to a clogged gas tank and a gunked carb.

Bought a new tank...
Forum: Fuel System 07-29-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 50,589
Posted By wmmulvey
IR Thermometer (laser digital)

Jerry,

You can pick up one of these on the cheap at HARBOR FREIGHT.

I had excessive heat on my manifold. Needed to compare the manifold heat with the engine block.

Engine block OK which...
Forum: Cooling System 07-24-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,247
Posted By wmmulvey
Joe, Check out the COLE HERSEE LOW OIL...

Joe,

Check out the COLE HERSEE LOW OIL PRESSURE, HIGH ENGINE TEMP ALARM.

MM sells it but go online for a better price.

I believe I got mine on E-Bay for $35.00

Regards
Forum: Fuel System 07-22-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,059
Posted By wmmulvey
I can E-MAIL you or anyone a complete HOW TO...

I can E-MAIL you or anyone a complete HOW TO PICTORIAL if you like. It is a WORD DOCUMENT file. Just send me a reply at wmmulvey@aol.com
Forum: Fuel System 07-22-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,059
Posted By wmmulvey
keithems, I had a the same problem. ...

keithems,

I had a the same problem.

First, stay away from the main tank until you can completely empty it. Then give it a really good flushing to get all the gunk out. Replace the hoses. ...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-20-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
Thatch, I intend to do the "thatch" hose...

Thatch,

I intend to do the "thatch" hose route. The thinking is very logical and I agree with it.

The temperature in my cabin was 96 - 98 degrees and I wanted to get out as fast as I could.
...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-19-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
Thanks for the updates Bill

Thanks for the updates

Bill
Forum: Exhaust System 07-18-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
Exhaust manifold problem re-post w/pic's

I went out to the boat yesterday to try the "Thatch modification" (on the used manifold) that Shawn suggested.

I took off the t-stat housing to change the hose but decided to just remove the...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-17-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
Is that another water passage on the bottom?

Is that another water passage on the bottom?
Forum: Exhaust System 07-15-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
I have a bypass valve setup. I ran the RW...

I have a bypass valve setup.

I ran the RW directly through the thermo to the manifold inlet.

I switched, closed it and ran directly through the block.

I switched and ran it through both.
...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-14-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
I will try the "Thatch modification". Can't...

I will try the "Thatch modification". Can't hurt.

I did not look at the temp gauge.

I used a IR hand held thermometer and measured the temp at all points of the block and head. All temps...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-14-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,926
Posted By wmmulvey
300+ degrees is not normal. According to the...

300+ degrees is not normal. According to the cooling diagram on Pg 26 of the A-4 manual, there are 2 water passages.

There was smoke from burning paint. No exhaust smoke.
...
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