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General Interest
05-03-2017, 01:05 PM
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Checklist for a troublefree spring startup
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Running engine on the hard
In the Spring and Fall I like to run my engine on the hard, and I found the procedure using a bucket of water to supply the engine rather a pain. I have raw water cooling, and the key is to provide...
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Troubleshooting
08-07-2015, 09:01 PM
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Coil issue? Runs for 90 minutes and quits
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warefuller
Power
Wow, you guys had a lot to say between 4/15 and 4/19. Don't know why the thread is listed in the 'current' ones on the web site.
But anyway, it is Power, not current (amps) that heats the coil. ...
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Troubleshooting
08-07-2015, 08:35 PM
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Oh no, another coil thread. More ohms???
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warefuller
Point gap effect on coil heating
I understand that the Moyer electronic ignition has the dwell fixed at 55 degrees so the following won't apply. But with a points-and-condenser system, if you decrease the point gap, the dwell is...
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Troubleshooting
07-25-2015, 01:07 PM
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Water in the cylinders
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warefuller
Thanks Garbone. Not sure I understand some of...
Thanks Garbone.
Not sure I understand some of your reply:
"How many threads are left on the bottom of the studs?" 5 or 6. Why?
"I had a perforation on 3" Where? In the head, the block,...
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Troubleshooting
07-25-2015, 12:32 PM
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Water in the cylinders
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warefuller
Water in the cylinders
Short version: Water comes out the plug holes on #3 and 4 (when cranked with the plugs out). Manifold does not leak, at least at 3 psi. Removed the head-gasket, and head and gasket look like new...
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Troubleshooting
11-04-2014, 08:50 AM
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Runs for a few minutes, then dies...
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warefuller
Runs for a few minutes, then dies
I had the same problem. Turned out to be junk on the fuel pickup screen in the tank. Other potential causes:
1. Weak fuel pump.
2. Float valve not opening enough (float set too high, dirt in the...
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Electrical
11-04-2014, 06:46 AM
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Coil problems
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warefuller
Coil failures
Almost all coils are 6-volt coils - they have a low impedance (resistance). If they are run at 12-volts they will get quite hot and eventually fail. Either use a high-resistance coil or add an...
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Sabre
05-24-2013, 07:27 PM
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Sabre 28 Aft Lazzarette
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Sabre 28 aft lazarettework
After much upside down work last year, I finally repaired the wood box structure and made a few improvements to better mount the steering stop. However, last fall my mooring chain swivel parted (6...
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Sabre
03-13-2012, 03:27 PM
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Sabre 28 Aft Lazzarette
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Sabre 28 Aft Lazzarette
I have a 1978 Sabre 28. The following is only somewhat related to the Atomic 4, but I hope someone can perhaps point me to where I might get more info.
While I was repairing the engine exhaust...
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General Maintenance
09-03-2011, 12:31 PM
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MMI Manual Available
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warefuller
MMI Manual
I will take the A4 manual, if it is still available.
Ware Fuller
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