Forum: Ignition System
06-08-2017, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,381
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Forum: Ignition System
06-07-2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,381
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-23-2016, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
Final update
Banshee was launched two days ago in Maine. I was not going to be able to be there (I am in Conn.) so even though I try to do all my own work on the boat, I had asked the yard to check the...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-30-2016, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
seems OK
I did run the motor again today very briefly, things seemed pretty smooth. I also checked for new play at the propeller due to running dry in new cutlass bearing, did not seem to be any. I...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-29-2016, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-19-2016, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
10-29-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,790
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-13-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
new stuffing box
I did get a new stuffing box assembly. the metal parts are about an inch shorter and I can cut the hose down to gain another inch as well, so I should end up with about two extra inches which I hope...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-13-2015, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Job done! Thanks for all the advice -
Two of the cut off bolts came out nicely with an easy-out after being drilled all the way through. The third would not come, and I had to keep stepping up in drill bit size and tried several...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-06-2015, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Rebuilding
Right Dave, I have no intention of pulling the motor just for the hell of it, I just feel like someday the salt will finally take its toll.
Until I will just keep going, motor starts first time...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-06-2015, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
A new dilemma
So as I understand it, its pretty tough to get the nut holding the output coupler on. off I don't have access to an impact wrench, and I don't have much room to use extra leverage like a breaker...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-05-2015, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-05-2015, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Rusty coupler successfully removed - next problem
Thanks for all the advice, the hard part was getting the sleeve of the coupler off the shaft, once I did that, by cutting all the way around at the juncture of the sleeve and the bigger part of the...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-30-2015, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Removing the output coupling
Can someone describe what holds the output coupling on? This part has me fearful of cutting the shaft coupler off, I just ordered a new direct drive output coupler ( I have the split coupler for the...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-30-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Picture added to original post
I uploaded a picture that can be viewed on the original post.
Thanks for the replies so far, I will start this job on Saturday, boat is in Maine and I am in Conn.
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-29-2015, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Shaft coupling is a rusty lump, how to remove
My shaft coupler has no discernible bolt heads, and appears to be pretty well rusted onto the part it bolts onto(I don't know what to call that). I may have to cut it off the shaft and this no name...
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Forum: General Interest
10-06-2014, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,857
water jacket stud vanished
Boat just went on the hard, and in the middle of my fall acid flush, my bilge started filling with putrid water, when I traced the problem, I discovered water pouring from a hole in the water jacket...
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Forum: Ignition System
02-24-2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,198
Time to tune up, should I go electronic?
I have been toying with getting the electronic ignition for my A4 ever since I bought the boat (7th sailing season coming up). The boats was professionally tuned that first summer and has not been...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-14-2010, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,626
Question about gas tanks types
This is not for a sailboat or an A4, but I thought someone here would have an opinion!
On our recently purchased Rothbilt 18 launch the aluminum gas tank failed after only 11 years. This was...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-28-2007, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,740
Apparently sticky valves
I had a very hard time starting my motor last week, after cleaning the plugs, and then letting it sit I still could not start it. I check compression and had no compression in the front (of the...
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