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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 03-21-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,709
Posted By rjm
If yo have a v drive ..the shaft and the prop...

If yo have a v drive ..the shaft and the prop turn different
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-22-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,627
Posted By rjm
If all the pumps went bad ...couldnt you just...

If all the pumps went bad ...couldnt you just hook a portable fuel tank higher that the motor and direct feed the carburetor with fuel ... other than not being able to filter the fuel it would keep...
Forum: General Interest 01-12-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,306
Posted By rjm
Don't think we need to re-invent the wheel..the...

Don't think we need to re-invent the wheel..the Fwc a-4 has lots of options and I like the fact that it has 2 pumps and they can be re-configured as needed is a great feature over many other...
Forum: Cooling System 01-10-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,903
Posted By rjm
My a4 is Fwc and had some over heating issue for...

My a4 is Fwc and had some over heating issue for the last two seasons..it wanted to run over 200 and I didn't like that so I would watch it and just not push it while I tried all kinds of ways to get...
Forum: General Interest 12-30-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,087
Posted By rjm
no..they usually run very quiet..what does it...

no..they usually run very quiet..what does it sound like
Forum: Polls 12-26-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,447
Posted By rjm
Engine Heater

Already have a thermostat ...do I remove the one on the engine and install a dole at my ball valve location
Forum: Polls 12-26-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,447
Posted By rjm
Engine Heater

Have an A4 Fwc with a Red Dot hooked up and works pretty good as a heater or an engine cooler..looking to figure out how to not have to keep re-adjusting the ball valve prior to the Hx and get the...
Forum: General Maintenance 12-09-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By rjm
Winterized

Wow we are lucky ...My Catalina 27 FWC Mored in the north Channel of the Mighty Columbia River close to Portland Oregon never really gets winterized ..I installed a extreme heater in the engine ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-09-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,292
Posted By rjm
Engine noises

My engine had the same issues ..Replced the water pump and the aux drive and still had noises ,,,did the stethoscope thing and found that the advance under the points in the distributer was bone dry...
Forum: Polls 08-08-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,447
Posted By rjm
Heat out of an a4 kinda wimpy

I have ared Red dot hooked up for cabin heat and as stated before in an earler post it does work .. but the A4 just does not produce enough heat... my heater is in the middle of the boat and even...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-08-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,497
Posted By rjm
you need the part to support the shifter cable

you need the part to support the shifter cable
Forum: Cooling System 01-20-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,555
Posted By rjm
I just clamp both sides of the hoses and only get...

I just clamp both sides of the hoses and only get a few drips
Forum: The Wish List 01-20-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,975
Posted By rjm
As I under stand it the main shaft is turning...

As I under stand it the main shaft is turning when the motor is running but the tranny is just sitting their ,guess it might wear on the clutch plate but doubt it..
Forum: Catalina 12-07-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,564
Posted By rjm
We have a Catalina 27 and it has a A4 with a back...

We have a Catalina 27 and it has a A4 with a back up lift attached and it has 1/2 sefoam as a backing plate and works great..if I would have mounted it .. would have had a removable lift that slides...
Forum: Cooling System 12-07-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,339
Posted By rjm
I have the same setup on my boat and wondered if...

I have the same setup on my boat and wondered if I could just disconnect the fresh water pump (take the belt off) as the antifreeze runs threw the engine already with another pump...the only issue is...
Forum: Polls 10-01-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,447
Posted By rjm
I have a fresh water cooled A4 with a Redot...

I have a fresh water cooled A4 with a Redot heater it works great.. came of the hottest part of the engine and has a ball vale to turn it off in the summer
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-30-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,546
Posted By rjm
Seems with all the colors it will lead one to...

Seems with all the colors it will lead one to wire the plugs wrong ...keep it simple
Forum: Electrical 08-31-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,131
Posted By rjm
My motor had the same thing and it turned out it...

My motor had the same thing and it turned out it was the distribitor a few drops of lube and it was quiet ...try the stethoscope trick and listen for the sounds
Forum: General Interest 03-17-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,586
Posted By rjm
How much are you asking for the items...

How much are you asking for the items...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-03-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,664
Posted By rjm
oil guage

I have fond our local nappa auto parts store seems to have most items I just added another oil guage off the oringinal one so I could compare the two when the one in at the controle pannel looks...
Forum: General Interest 12-08-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,687
Posted By rjm
Bolt in oil pan

Don I took your advise and managed to get the bolt back Your plan worked very well thanks .. Ray
Forum: General Interest 12-08-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,687
Posted By rjm
bolt in oil pan

I have tried that with little sucess..was wondering what the chances are that the bolt may cause any damage if left till a total rehab of the motor is needed...I did get the casting chips and lots of...
Forum: General Interest 12-08-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,687
Posted By rjm
loose bolt in oil pan

Hi to all I have a 75 catalina 27 with atomic four , I just purchased the boat and the previouse owner had tried to re-adjusted the reverse trans and broke off the flange that the 1/4 20 bolt goes...
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