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Forum: Ignition System 06-08-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,381
Posted By JimF
further question - what to lube advance weights with

I have sili Kroil, or regular kroil, 3 in 1 oil, or should it be some kind of grease?
Forum: Ignition System 06-07-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,381
Posted By JimF
There was a reference to "lubing the advance" - how & where

Hi,

I thought I finally knew pretty much everything needed to maintain the lump of rusty iron (A4) in my boat but in another thread about EI ( I do have EI) I saw a reference to still needing to...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 06-23-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-30-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-29-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,509
Posted By JimF
Shaft back in, how worried should I be about alignment

I removed the old shaft coupler (see thread: shaft coupler is a rusty lump) and installed a whole new stuffing box, cutlass bearing and Moyer split coupler and everything seems good, shaft spins fine...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-19-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
Rusty coupler replaced, new stuffing box and cutlass bearing!

I well I finally got back to the boat now that Maine is iced out, and things went back together nicely. Not without some swearing as the output and shaft coupler did not line up the first time. I...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 10-29-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,790
Posted By JimF
My boat is in Maine & I am interested

I am interested in buying one of your A4's, mine is due for a rebuild and has issues with the water jacket. send me a pm
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-13-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-13-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-06-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-06-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-05-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
My intention was to replace the output coupling...

My intention was to replace the output coupling rather than drill out the bolts.
This my desire to remove it. I think the shaft will be fine, the cut is all the way around but the real "grab"...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-05-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-30-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-30-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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.
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-29-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,884
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: General Interest 10-06-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,857
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Ignition System 02-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,198
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-14-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,626
Posted By JimF
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-28-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,740
Posted By JimF
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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