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Forum: Electrical 06-04-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,985
Posted By captain kenny
Alternator

It is very easy to bring your alt in and have it checked but check for continuity in your main switch the engine should run with no battery other than alt
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-08-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,105
Posted By captain kenny
a4 reverse

A 4 reverse is a reliable but kinda funny deal i have to hold mine and apply some pressure. Lets face it this is a wet clutch and oil is not the issue you need to adjust the clutch to where you know...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-06-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,777
Posted By captain kenny
220 degrees

Steam is the result of boiling water. When I had a fwc I had the heat exchanger cleaned at a radiator shop anually. Or maybe it is just water vapor and cold air I think you can get a cheap scan...
Forum: General Interest 03-26-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,814
Posted By captain kenny
Alignment

I have not had to do it but i have read the instructions from Ericson. It seems all your fine tuning will be at the flanges. They must match up by .001 alignment is VERY important for the engine and...
Forum: Reversing Gear 03-26-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,711
Posted By captain kenny
reverse

I just did mine, and this is not as difficult as you may think just give the nut one position move in the tighten direction, make sure you can manually turn the output shaft. When you come out of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-25-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,668
Posted By captain kenny
Compression

Now it is time to remove the head. It is either the gasket, burnt or poor seating valves or rings. Once the head is off hold your hand over each cylinder and rotate the engine you should be able to...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 03-24-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,814
Posted By captain kenny
craigslist

WHY give it away?? Try your local craigslist and get a few bucks then mail me the money!!! All of us are sad you gave up and went to the outboard
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-24-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,668
Posted By captain kenny
Fuel

Are you running fuel from your tank?? Do you have an electric pump?? Fuel left in a boat tank fouls, left for years it is useless. I run fuel from an outboard tank to the electric pump and to the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-18-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,582
Posted By captain kenny
fuel

do you have a good fuel filter water separator?? have you been maintaining the fuel have you ever polished the fuel. You may have an leak in your fuel system pressure side pulling air. At least we...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-16-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,933
Posted By captain kenny
Starter

The milky oil is not good and you need to follow the procedure in the mmi manual to trouble shoot the problem. First you need to change the oil a couple times if the milky comes back it is not water...
Forum: The Wish List 03-13-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,623
Posted By captain kenny
reviewing this thread has reminded me it is still...

reviewing this thread has reminded me it is still winter everywhere but here and this is what happens when you cant sail
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-12-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By captain kenny
KISS this is an ignition problem period and as...

KISS this is an ignition problem period and as such should be dealt as one. I am a dc electrician and my response is the trouble will be where you find it. Move the plugs around, if not replace the...
Forum: Introductions 03-10-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,281
Posted By captain kenny
pvc diy

Has anyone ever done their own routing ot the crankcase tube into the intake. I have seen the neat product from indigo but it seems like we should be able to drill and tap a nipple onto the intake....
Forum: Introductions 03-09-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,281
Posted By captain kenny
runs great but smoky

no more leaky carb and it runs great but smoky from the exhaust especially under load. Ken at mm suggested i run some marvel oil in the gas. I also am learning about the reverse issue and having to...
Forum: Introductions 03-03-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,281
Posted By captain kenny
thanks for the replys, I will get the manual...

thanks for the replys, I will get the manual asap. Ths gas was not pouring like a river but enough for alarm. i have now installed a polishing filter in front of the carb and there may be some...
Forum: Introductions 03-03-2010, 12:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,281
Posted By captain kenny
gas pouring from intake

I bought this e35 a month ago and a learning and working the bugs out of this a4 . I talked with Bill and got the trans adjusted or learned how to shift!? I got it to run but then discovered it would...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-18-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,943
Posted By captain kenny
Simon hi Kenny from the marina sorry to hear...

Simon hi Kenny from the marina sorry to hear about the problem you should try what i am doing and running fresh fuel from an outboard tank. Lets face it in socal we have "boutique blended fuel that...
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