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Forum: Troubleshooting 02-06-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By CamaroMan
well went down, found tdc using a flashlight and...

well went down, found tdc using a flashlight and watching the piston dwell, marked the pump pulley for zero and a few leading dots- cleaned plugs, backed mixture out 1/2 a turn and she fired up - ran...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-05-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By CamaroMan
hi chaps - thanks once again. I did check the...

hi chaps - thanks once again. I did check the distributor springs, they were loose and snapped back-

I wet down there today and she wouldnt start!! I have almost no access to the flywheel for a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-05-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By CamaroMan
thanks dave - will try the timing and look into...

thanks dave - will try the timing and look into the pcv kit! I kinda did set the timing by ear - motor warmed well, in gear at dock and around 2500-3k rpms.. rotate to when rpms just start to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-04-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,959
Posted By CamaroMan
fyi the clear glass filters are not legal in the...

fyi the clear glass filters are not legal in the US - nothing glass/plastic allowed at all in the fuel system for inboard gas setups.

Either replace the inline fuel water/separator kits or...
Forum: Ignition System 02-04-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,633
Posted By CamaroMan
old thread but since google keeps finding this...

old thread but since google keeps finding this ill throw in my 2 cents worth -

check the voltage at the coil when the key is on and points closed - i tested this on a motor last year and got...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-04-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,085
Posted By CamaroMan
look at the carb, theres a small square flame...

look at the carb, theres a small square flame arrestor with a black hose ontop - give it 2-3 seconds max.. open throttle 5%-10% (this gets the starting fluid flowing) - and swing her over and see if...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-04-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By CamaroMan
blowby issue when under load - smokey!

Hi all - have a a4.. just replaced the head gasket (it blew) - was an old asbestos one.. head wasnt warped.. just did a nice block sand and its holding well.

Now when under throttle, after a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,520
Posted By CamaroMan
plugs wet with fuel / add stat / hotter plugs?

(posting for some1 else)

late model - tstat was missing. Recently cleaned alot of crud out of block. Motor runs fine hours on end, but plugs wet with fuel / struggles to start after running.

I...
Forum: Cooling System 06-02-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,242
Posted By CamaroMan
Thanks! Good to know - i can proceed now safely....

Thanks! Good to know - i can proceed now safely. I found no stat when removing the housing but the bypass was not blocked, can I just pop a marble in?
Forum: Cooling System 06-01-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,242
Posted By CamaroMan
Should these water holes be blocked?

Hi - busy cleaning a head for the atomic 4.. Owner didnt know anything about flushing - either way been spending alot of time clearing the water passages. about 1/3rd of them were completely blocked...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-22-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By CamaroMan
gr8 - i have the same stand.. ill remove the...

gr8 - i have the same stand.. ill remove the flywheel cover and see what behind there.. drive is off so alot less weight on the other side - will see- not sure about those dinky 7/16 bolts - plus i...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,324
Posted By CamaroMan
iirc there is a second oil pressure port near the...

iirc there is a second oil pressure port near the drive side.. by the mech fuel pump - might have a plug in it but i think i used that one last year for an electric conversion.. - why not leave in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By CamaroMan
a4 - Won't turn over, head off / valves out?

Hi all - working on an A4 - motor seized up.. got head off and valves out.. lifters are all spinning - but for the life of me cant get her to turn over.

Could the transmission be @ fault, and how...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-03-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By CamaroMan
well here she is firing up and running - added a...

well here she is firing up and running - added a fraction of advance after this for a tiny bit more pep and a 1/4 turn in in carb-

https://youtu.be/_QmcjO6pNQo
Forum: The Wish List 11-02-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,104
Posted By CamaroMan
Hi - can u remember what size the actual socket...

Hi - can u remember what size the actual socket was? I can hardly get a hand round the back of the motor - closest fit I could get was a 12 point 3/4 socket - that seemed to fit just about perfect...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-02-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By CamaroMan
thanks - for a once off job Im not sure ill be...

thanks - for a once off job Im not sure ill be paying the $55 just yet. Perhaps in the future..

Anyways ive posted my q up on 2 other forums. Hopefully they can shed better light. For a new comer...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-02-2017, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,180
Posted By CamaroMan
it's actually quite good stuff.. It doesn't...

it's actually quite good stuff.. It doesn't collect anywhere unless there's a crack. Take it or leave it. I'm not some kid trying to save a buck.. In some instances it will last year's, others more...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-02-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By CamaroMan
Im not sure if the manual I have (108 of) is the...

Im not sure if the manual I have (108 of) is the mmi one. Probably not since either I missed the part on studs or it's not there.

Mind sharing some technical feedback related to the question? ...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-01-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
Posted By CamaroMan
head gasket job, remove all studs and reseal?

Hi guys, busy doing a head gasket change among others. All but one of the studs came out during removal. Is it better to leave them in as is?

Since the rust that jams the head on comes thru...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-31-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,995
Posted By CamaroMan
I dont have a sailboat now - but im working on...

I dont have a sailboat now - but im working on one.. Was just curious - im posting up a thread on progress on a head gasket/ sticky valve job with some tips -

have a peek here:
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-31-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,180
Posted By CamaroMan
VERY late reply - but a real good tip ive used in...

VERY late reply - but a real good tip ive used in the past is to use radiator sealer/repair stuff from any parts store. You would have to use a temporary solution for raw cooled as the stuff has to...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-31-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,446
Posted By CamaroMan
Here is a pic of the thermostat after soaking it...

Here is a pic of the thermostat after soaking it in muratic acid. I did this with the head nuts as well. You have to degrease first (acid doesnt penetrate oil) / soak in acid for 15-30 mins / rinse...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-31-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,446
Posted By CamaroMan
(continued) Now to clean up the valve...

(continued)


Now to clean up the valve guides - a nifty tip is go get a 1/2" pipe cleaner from home depot, snip off the grey handle - PERFECT for a cordless drill (DONT USE REVERSE! the wire...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-31-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,446
Posted By CamaroMan
(continued) Now for the valves: ...

(continued)


Now for the valves:


(*** SEE post #4 - MOST IMPORTANT - block the 4 oil drain holes tight with tissue so you dont drop a keeper down there :0 )

You need a special valve tool...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-31-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,446
Posted By CamaroMan
Pics on me doing my 1st a4 head + unsticking stubborn valves ++

(wd u nice chaps hold off comments till I'm done, just so the post is contiguous tx :)

Hi all - so finally got down to doing some of the real nitty gritty today -

I decided to write a thread...
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