Forum: Cooling System
10-26-2018, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,912
Winterization question - three plugs
In the past, I have put in antifreeze after the engine has warmed up to make sure the thermostat is open.
I remove the three plugs (exhaust and water jacket)
This summer everybody was telling...
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Forum: Electrical
08-11-2016, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Oil pressure gauge
Looks like the original oil pressure gauge had given up. The electronic sender does work based on ohm meter troubleshooting.
Can I replace gauge without replacing the sender? I am thinking of...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-24-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 73,824
choke
It is on first start-up of course. Now, it needs the choke on a little longer, but that is understandable. Just about a minute.
But if I have been running the engine for a while and then let the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-24-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 73,824
Choke
Okay,
Installation and adjustment of adjustable main jet was relatively easy. But now I have to use the choke for about a minute or engine tends to stall.
Have I leaned it too much? Or is...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-18-2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 53,589
Moyer thermostat question
In 2005 I purchased CSTH_03.3_412. It has worked fine. I see now you are selling only CSTH_01_512.
My questions:
What is the difference?
What part number should the replacement thermostat...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-18-2012, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,980
reverse flush
After 7 years since my last overheating problem, My A4 started overheating this spring on her first trip.
Water did not come out the exhaust when it got hot and that caused her to get hotter. ...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-18-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,183
Thermostat gasket sealant
I took out my thermostat last night and tried putting it together without sealant and it leaked a lot.
I put some sealant on and that solved the leaks.
I supposed I could have polished the...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-16-2012, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,183
Thermostat gasket
Can anyone tell me if sealant is require for Thermostat gasket ?
[QUOTE=J.Z.;53704]Simple sometimes,
I used the blue gasket paste last year too, but is it really needed? I also got some...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-29-2009, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,587
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Forum: Fuel System
10-10-2008, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,925
Hobbs Meter
I have been depending on my Hobbs meter to measure hours since last fill up. I typically burn 3 liters per hour and get concerned when I hit 12 hours.:eek:
I have been looking for one of those...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-02-2008, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 19,618
Tank cleaning
I am wondering what kind of alcohol you were using?
Wood, isopropyl, single malt?
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Forum: Polls
09-14-2008, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,680
Yes, a Panasonic Toughbook
I bought a used Panasonic Toughbook which is military rated that I keep aboard.
Our club has wifi so this is useful.
But since getting a apple itouch, the laptop does not come out very often.
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Forum: Electrical
10-15-2007, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,114
Voltage drop on starting
I have two reasonably good batteries with an A-All-B switch.
I am still getting big voltage drops each time I start then engine. The instruments reset and the VHF resets back to 16.
I rewired...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-04-2007, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,912
Indigo prop experiance
I ran with the Indigo prop last season and was most pleased with the greatly improved reverse handling of my C&C27.. just my two bits.
Allan
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Forum: Cooling System
06-11-2006, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,619
Leaking water pump - after replacing seals
Last year the water pump was leaking from a hole between the two seals so over the winter I replaced the two seals.
Now the boat is in the water, it is still leaking. I noticed there was 'some'...
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