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Forum: Exhaust System 08-03-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,112
Posted By Sailhound
Studs or bolts

Hi thank you for the reply. I’ll do some research on studs vs bolts. Right now I’m using bolts but I will look into this
Forum: Exhaust System 08-03-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,112
Posted By Sailhound
Standpipe replacement

I had the standpipe rebuilt. There is flexible hose on its way into the collection tank which allows me some leeway to seat the flange. At someone’s instruction I used a hi heat paper gasket and it...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-20-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,534
Posted By Sailhound
Shifting Adjustment Procedure

I have replaced my shifting cable with a Teleflex and now it moves like butter. HOWEVER, I seem to have lost 75% of my power in both forward and reverse. Here is the weird part, I feel the full...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-20-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,352
Posted By Sailhound
Thank you!

Question is answered 100% and some great suggestions. Much appreciated!
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-17-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,352
Posted By Sailhound
The Mystery of Reverse

I would love to have this question answered once and for all. I get there is no detente in reverse, but the jury seems to be out on whether or not pressure is needed on the shifter to keep in reverse...
Forum: Cooling System 06-20-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By Sailhound
Considering the price, I think I'll go ahead and...

Considering the price, I think I'll go ahead and take your advice and replace the sending unit and gauge with Moyers stuff. It seems pointless to buy a cheap version to test only to have to replace...
Forum: Cooling System 06-18-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By Sailhound
Thank you guys! My new manual arrived, but it...

Thank you guys! My new manual arrived, but it says precious little about the FWC system. I have given my HX a UV bath at a rad shop, so it's ruled out. I am running without a TStat. The spiking and...
Forum: Cooling System 06-17-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By Sailhound
Ok I have removed tstat stuck in water coming to...

Ok I have removed tstat stuck in water coming to boil and it didn't open. So Iran without the stat and now the gauge is jumping and sticking. So before I rip other things apart. I'd like to check the...
Forum: Cooling System 05-31-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By Sailhound
Thanks everyone. I'll talk to Ken, order another...

Thanks everyone. I'll talk to Ken, order another manual, impeller and gasket kits. In the meantime, I'll pull the hose off the heat exchanger to see if anything comes out while it's running. Coolant...
Forum: Cooling System 05-30-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,760
Posted By Sailhound
Chronic Overheating

Please forgive my ignorance when it comes to this engine, or any for that matter. I purchased the Moyer shop manual and it has gone missing, so I am back to asking questions online. The A4 is...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-28-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,153
Posted By Sailhound
Thanks John. Great advice.

Thanks John. Great advice.
Forum: General Maintenance 03-28-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,153
Posted By Sailhound
Great advice, thanks all! The copper tubing idea...

Great advice, thanks all! The copper tubing idea is brilliant! That may be solution for me, since all I seemed to be doing is sucking air. I'll give that a shot.

Thanks,
Alex
Forum: General Maintenance 03-24-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,153
Posted By Sailhound
extracting the oil on an Ericson 32

I have had the Ericson for a year now, and this is my first time changing the oil. The oil drain plug is almost impossible to get to, and when I do, I can't get enough leverage to break the seize....
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-24-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,296
Posted By Sailhound
Thanks everyone. Alex

Thanks everyone.
Alex
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-24-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,296
Posted By Sailhound
Milky exhaust on a cold startup

Hi if the engine hasn't been run in a week or two, I have noticed that the exhaust water will be milky colored and leave slight sheen behind the boat. Any idea why that may happen and is it cause for...
Forum: Cooling System 01-19-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,315
Posted By Sailhound
Many thanks!

Many thanks!
Forum: Cooling System 01-19-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,315
Posted By Sailhound
What kind of antifreeze?

I just brought my heat exchanger in for a uv bath and I'm reinstalling iit tomorrow. Is there a specific antifreeze to use? I'm moored in Blaine, WA.

Thx
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-26-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,606
Posted By Sailhound
and I'll check that linkage on the shifter,...

and I'll check that linkage on the shifter, thanks! I am very leery about messing around with the transmission. WAY outside of my area of expertise. But I guess I'll just have to dig in and learn.
...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-26-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,606
Posted By Sailhound
I have a hard copy of the Atomic manual but I...

I have a hard copy of the Atomic manual but I don't have the Moyer manual. I'll grab that today.
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-26-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,606
Posted By Sailhound
Shifting is not finding neutral

I noticed today that neutral is not engaging without a bunch of jiggling on the shifter (mounted on pedestal) I also need to hold the shifter back to keep it engaged in reverse. Is something i should...
Forum: Cooling System 03-31-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,915
Posted By Sailhound
where the heck is the raw water grease nipple?

I have searched the manual and I have felt around the side and the back of the engine and I can't find it. I'm going on feel only, obviously. Can someone hep me narrow down the search?

Thanks!
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