Forum: Cooling System
07-13-2023, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 967
Updating with good news
As I mentioned above, my original Holley t-stat finally gave up the ghost.
So, I called Ken and ordered the "MMI Thermostat, 150 degree (late model double-acting)." Along with some additional...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-24-2023, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 967
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Forum: Cooling System
06-23-2023, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 967
Dave - thank you for the timely insights.
I...
Dave - thank you for the timely insights.
I managed to catch up with Ken today on the phone. After a brief discussion confirming that my Holley t-stat has indeed given up the ghost, I placed my...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-21-2023, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 967
Replacing my Holley t-stat
Howdy to all!
I will confess that it has been a while since I have been here on the forum. Life (aka work) has been occupying too much of my time of late.
But also, my engine has been running...
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Forum: General Interest
09-26-2021, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,168
Piling on here
Just want to add my two cents.
One reason for my radio silence here - my A4 has been extremely reliable. Due largely to the great insights and counsel that I have received over the years from Don...
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Forum: Announcements
04-19-2017, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,151
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Forum: Announcements
04-15-2017, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,151
Yet another very informative thread here.
...
Yet another very informative thread here.
When I bought my boat, it was already configured by the PO for single-handed sailing, much as Shawn described. I have found it rather straightforward to...
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
04-01-2017, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,958
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-29-2017, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,958
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Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards
03-29-2017, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 41,958
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Forum: Ignition System
03-29-2017, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,625
Thanks to all for their responses.
Apologies...
Thanks to all for their responses.
Apologies to Neil if I have hijacked his thread.
It will be some time yet before I can get to the boat and take some readings on the internal resistance. ...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-28-2017, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,625
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-28-2017, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,649
Vegas,
With Jerry as your neighbor a few...
Vegas,
With Jerry as your neighbor a few slips away, you are one lucky guy. I would wager that there is no one in your vicinity more knowledgeable about the A4 available to you at any price.
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Forum: Ignition System
03-28-2017, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,625
Dave - your detailed explanation here is very...
Dave - your detailed explanation here is very helpful. I have an EI from MMI sitting in the box, awaiting install. Provided that my boat and engine emerge from this winter without any surprises in...
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Forum: General Interest
01-29-2017, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,363
Joe - thanks for posting. I love Luray Caverns....
Joe - thanks for posting. I love Luray Caverns. our boys loved it there, as if a set for a Sci-Fi movie or Star Trek episode. The antique car / bike exhibit is great, though we went a few years back...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-08-2016, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,804
Yes, replace those plugs before adding the...
Yes, replace those plugs before adding the anti-freeze. Otherwise, you will simply be adding anti-freeze to your bilge via a somewhat circuitous route.
And you likely have the 6" nipple to extend...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-08-2016, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,804
Drain plugs
Chris - a couple of other things to consider.
You want to remove as much water as you can, so pull the 2 drain plugs on the alternator side of your engine, and the one plug on the manifold side. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-05-2016, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 17,364
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Forum: Cooling System
10-02-2016, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 19,998
Finally got around to doing this
I converted my cooling flow this weekend to the Thatch mod.
And while I was at it, I added a 90 degree street elbow at the manifold exhaust replacing the elbow that I inherited from the PO.
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Forum: General Interest
08-06-2016, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,130
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Forum: General Interest
08-03-2016, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 31,326
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Forum: General Interest
07-14-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,974
Mike - excellent question, as I too am always...
Mike - excellent question, as I too am always curious as to whether my oil pressure is typical.
At start up, PSI is close to 50. After a few minutes to warm up, settles in at approximately 45...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
07-08-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,757
Well done!
Junkie,
Quite the accomplishment already.
I have never so much as even removed the tranny cover on my A4. Thanks for sharing your insights and lessons learned.
+1 for Don and MMI
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Forum: General Interest
07-03-2016, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 31,326
James - I am not qualified to answer that...
James - I am not qualified to answer that question. This forum has ample threads on coils, so I will refer you there.
But I feel your pain with the frustration of needing to get her running to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-03-2016, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 13,709
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