Forum: General Interest
12-05-2017, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,119
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)...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-01-2012, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,398
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Forum: Cooling System
04-25-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,914
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...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-17-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,054
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Forum: Cooling System
03-19-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,996
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)...
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Forum: Electrical
03-12-2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,374
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Forum: Introductions
11-06-2011, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 24,448
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??
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Forum: Electrical
10-30-2011, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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...
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Forum: Electrical
10-19-2011, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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"...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-19-2011, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-17-2011, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-16-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,248
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...
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Forum: Electrical
10-16-2011, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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...
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Forum: Electrical
10-15-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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...
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Forum: Electrical
10-15-2011, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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....
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Forum: Electrical
10-11-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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...
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Forum: Electrical
10-11-2011, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,949
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...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-10-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-10-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-09-2011, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
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...
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Forum: Introductions
09-24-2011, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,692
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Forum: Polls
09-02-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 16,676
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Forum: Announcements
07-19-2011, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,795
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Forum: Cooling System
07-05-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,352
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Forum: General Interest
06-17-2011, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 14,250
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