Forum: Troubleshooting
05-02-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
I hadn't really thought about the compression...
I hadn't really thought about the compression angle in adding the oil to the cylinder. I haven't been able to d oa proper compression test without a starter installed, but in hand cranking it passes...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-01-2020, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
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Forum: Overhaul
04-20-2020, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
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Forum: Overhaul
04-20-2020, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Muffler for Bench Test
Hey folks,
As a fun little quarantine project, I've been rebuilding an old parts engine in my shed and she's coming together nicely. I'm almost ready to do a test start and have all systems...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-29-2018, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,135
I've got access hatches cut on each side of the...
I've got access hatches cut on each side of the engine compartment on my C&C 30. They have been a life (or back, or knuckle) saver and greatly improve access. If my memory of the 27 is correct, this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-16-2018, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-16-2018, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-16-2018, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2018, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-13-2018, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-03-2018, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-03-2018, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Stripped thermostat stud
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and sailors go often awry...
I started a big project on my A4 over the winter, replacing the water jacket side plate and stripping off most parts to clean and paint...
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Forum: General Interest
12-03-2017, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,042
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2017, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,804
That's probably sage advice, as always. I'm...
That's probably sage advice, as always. I'm already putting in an order for a bunch of stuff with Moyer this week related to the water jacket (stud repair kit, gasket), so what's another boat nickel?
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2017, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,804
Broken S terminal on starter solenoid
Hey folks,
I recently started the daunting task of removing my water jacket side place and had to remove the starter to get better access to the bolts. In taking the wiring off the solenoid I...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-19-2017, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Overhaul
08-10-2017, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Overhaul
08-08-2017, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,575
Bringing my practice engine to life
A couple of years ago I picked up two spare engine blocks and a pile of assorted A4 parts to use for parts and practice. They've been sitting in my garage and every now and then I'll tinker with them...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-10-2016, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-10-2016, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Got i!
Got it out! :D
Went out to the boat today with a full arsenal of tools and chemicals, but the magic solution turned out to be a breaker bar and 11/16 bolt grip socket like JDK posted up. Once the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2016, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Update
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I went out to the boat again yesterday and tried more soaking of the remains of the plug and figured I'd give the easy-out a try. It didn't budge at all and I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2016, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Thanks, Mo! That looks like a great plan of...
Thanks, Mo! That looks like a great plan of attack. A few quick questions to make sure I'm doing it right:
1) I'm always weary of using the torch around an installed engine. How concerned should I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-07-2016, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Winterizing Gone Awry
Today looked like the ideal day to winterize the boat- sunny skies, mild-ish temperatures. After doing my normal ritual of prepping a bucket to draw antifreeze, removing the thermostat and clamping...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-18-2016, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,405
Sorry, the fuel shutoff was open when the...
Sorry, the fuel shutoff was open when the dripping started. I shut it off again as soon as I smelled fuel. My normal practice is to turn it off every time I leave the boat, but I had left it open...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-18-2016, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,405
Splash Day Surprise
So yesterday was my along awaited launch day after a long, cold, lonely winter, but it got off to a rocky start. I had re-commissioned and started the engine a few weeks back with no trouble- fired...
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