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Forum: General Interest 12-05-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,119
Posted By Crash
I've been gone for a few years but now back on...

I've been gone for a few years but now back on the forum. I'm in the mist of replacing my A-4 and almost completed with the install. She's got a brand new gas tank, FWC and brand new (rebuilt)...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-01-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,398
Posted By Crash
I switched over a few months ago too and she...

I switched over a few months ago too and she sounded sooo schweet! :D
Forum: Cooling System 04-25-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,914
Posted By Crash
I thought I'd chime in, just recently tried to...

I thought I'd chime in, just recently tried to rebuild my Oberdorfer water pump and bought a MMI 202m7 rebuild kit. As it turned out my pump (which looked exactly like the 202m7) was an anomaly. It...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-17-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,054
Posted By Crash
The PO installed a dripless shaft seal (PSS) but...

The PO installed a dripless shaft seal (PSS) but after the wire reinforcement in the vent hose found it's way to the shaft and wound itself around the seal it was toast. It leaked like a sieve until...
Forum: Cooling System 03-19-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,996
Posted By Crash
I've left an engine full of vinegar soaking for...

I've left an engine full of vinegar soaking for as long as a week before without any issues whatsoever. This was only done after an acid wash (which was the best thing I've ever done for this engine)...
Forum: Electrical 03-12-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,374
Posted By Crash
Nice job! I'd like to straighten out my wiring...

Nice job! I'd like to straighten out my wiring too but....I don't have the patience. :rolleyes:
Forum: Introductions 11-06-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,448
Posted By Crash
Chimming in too

That's me at the helm with Cody making sure I'm paying attention or is he listening to the sounds of the A4 underneath us??
Forum: Electrical 10-30-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
Here's what I've learned..

The TPRO 320 battery charger is still being tested / checked out. It has the "smarts" to detect and maintain all battery types (in my case it's AGM's). It can sense the battery charge and change...
Forum: Electrical 10-19-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
John, what's the difference as most boat...

John, what's the difference as most boat "chargers" maintain batteries once they are fully charged? The unit I have have has 3 levels of...charging modes Fast, Absorption and lastly being "Float"...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-19-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
Posted By Crash
The yard used a small hydraulic press where shims...

The yard used a small hydraulic press where shims were inserted at the bearing on the inboard side then "pressed" out towards the rudder side. No pressure was leveraged by the strut as the press...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-17-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
Posted By Crash
todays yard work

Dionysus was pulled out this morning so I made my way down to inspect the prop and shaft for "wiggle". Sure enough there was wiggle..even the yard boss came by to report I needed to change out the...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-16-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
Posted By Crash
Cutlass bearing

How can you tell if a cutlass (sp?) bearing needs to be replaced? The original owner replaced it about 9 years ago and the reason being was...just because it was a 20 year old boat. I personally...
Forum: Electrical 10-16-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
Update and as suspected..

Soon after dinner yesterday (Saturday evening) I get an email response from the manufacturer of the battery charger indicating that I remove the charger from all batteries as it may be discharging...
Forum: Electrical 10-15-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
67: I've attached the wiring diagram of my...

67: I've attached the wiring diagram of my Chargetek TPRO 320 as requested. Pretty simple set up. I've also sent an email to the company down in Carmarillo, CA asking how to determine when a unit...
Forum: Electrical 10-15-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
A-hah!

Met my mechanic at the boat this morning to take care of a leaking shaft seal (dripless), no go...have to pull the boat for a big repair. Gonna do a bottom job while she's out of the water, mo monay....
Forum: Electrical 10-11-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
Well here's a brief history of what happened to...

Well here's a brief history of what happened to the 12V battery that died. Since it's an AGM type battery I'm to believe that you shouldn't allow it to run all the way down until its dead. One week...
Forum: Electrical 10-11-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
Posted By Crash
Batteries 12V vs 6V

Here's a question I'm pondering...

I bought a (another) 12V battery last week after finding my less than 18 month warranty battery died an untimely death. I was able to get a full refund instead...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-10-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
Posted By Crash
Dave: Thanks for the insights, I plan to get into...

Dave: Thanks for the insights, I plan to get into every part of this engine one day at a time....it's the first step that's scary! :eek:

jpian: reverse gear seems normal...moves backwards without...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-10-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
Posted By Crash
Thanks for all your replies guys I knew I could...

Thanks for all your replies guys I knew I could count on yah all! :D

Loki: my slip neighbor (in addition to my diver) dove under to check and clean my prop and only reported I was missing a one...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-09-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
Posted By Crash
Momentary high rev's

Fleet Week here in the Bay Area so the gang all climbed aboard and motored out towards Alcatraz to watch the Blue Angels fly. Engine started up normally and idled without a hitch. Got out of the...
Forum: Introductions 09-24-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,692
Posted By Crash
Hi Pam, welcome to the board! As you may already...

Hi Pam, welcome to the board! As you may already know the best of the best have already been giving you advice, insights and wisdom about the A4. I still consider myself a newbie compared to these...
Forum: Polls 09-02-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,676
Posted By Crash
The video shows exactly what my exhaust sounds...

The video shows exactly what my exhaust sounds and does at all speeds and loads.
Forum: Announcements 07-19-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,795
Posted By Crash
Best wishes Rick, hope to see you on the Bay one...

Best wishes Rick, hope to see you on the Bay one day.

My dock neighbor has a Cat 36 and we swap tools now and then. It's a sweet boat. He's done a ton of upgrades to her where one day I'll...
Forum: Cooling System 07-05-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,352
Posted By Crash
Bill, even though I just installed mine a couple...

Bill, even though I just installed mine a couple of months ago I couldn't remember the procedure either! ...and why I hadn't said anything..
Forum: General Interest 06-17-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,250
Posted By Crash
Shane Falco!? Love that movie, watch it ever...

Shane Falco!? Love that movie, watch it ever time it's on! Good info on bottom cleaning here too....and Fastbottom's in my neck of the woods too..:D
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