Forum: Ignition System
03-02-2015, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 32,963
John, thanks for the important clarification....
John, thanks for the important clarification. While what I described has been how we have always been since 1999 when we acquired her, now we have another new project! Next time down at Dixie I will...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-02-2015, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 32,963
Fuel Pump On?
When we turn our keyed ignition to "on" only, noy yet all the way over to atually start the engine, our electric fuel pump comes on. I would expect this to be the correct sequence, but none of the...
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Forum: Fuel System
02-25-2015, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,762
Priming Bulb
I also used a priming bulb with one end of the hose inserted in the sender gauge hole, the other into a plastic gas can. Made sure of not creating a static situation and had the tank soon empty....
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Forum: General Interest
02-18-2015, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-12-2015, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,528
Reverse Shift
Could the "throw" of the cable, when shifting into reverse, have less travel distance than the previous cable, thereby not quite giving one the full engagement experienced with the previous cable?...
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Forum: General Interest
01-31-2015, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,798
Rust Inside the Tank
Another result of moisture inside the gas tank, irregardless of the tank's own material/construction, might be some or all portions of the tank's fuel level sender probe and float assembly. Our's is...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-24-2015, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 227
Views: 66,881
Wooden Boats
The same "magazine" also had plans for a sailboat of about 24 feet if I recall (could have been smaller). Good reading for a 10 year old who dreamed of going to sea. Came true on 16th birthday with...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-22-2015, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 227
Views: 66,881
Fontana
By any chance is the magazine published by Popular Mechanics? I had one 50 years ago, with no cover and I wore out the rest, because it was only about building your own boat and had a couple dozen...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-21-2015, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,528
Shift Cable
Agree with Summertime Dream's experience. If you can disconnect the clevis pin at the shifting arm on the transmission, you'll most likely find that you can shift into forward or reverse with no hard...
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Forum: General Interest
01-03-2015, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,048
Full Knockdown
Greg, I think we are all in on your engine issues and sounds like they are almost all working right, but what can you share about the knockdown? Did a summer freak wind come on you? Main companionway...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2014, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,850
Neil's Bac-up A4
Neil that is one fine looking restoration of an Atomic 4 (the one you got for free?)! Besides the thought of using stainless set screws (with the allen wrench head), the wiring also is inspirational....
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2014, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,850
Blocked Exhaust
First, thanks, all of you, for replying to my question about the limitation of using galvanized pipe for the hot section of our exhaust pipes in the previous "Stainless" thread. Good explanatons!
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-26-2014, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,415
Exhaust Pipe
What's the reason to not use galvanized pipe for the exhaust hot section? Is it because the galvanizing reacts to the high heat and then gives off a "toxic" fume (such as when welding with galvanized...
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Forum: General Interest
11-07-2014, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,649
New Owner of JonnyQuest
Instead of waiting for JonnyQuest's new owner to someday join the A4 Community, does the forum allow or would it be okay for one of the senior regulars to extend an invitation to him via an email? If...
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Forum: Fuel System
09-23-2014, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,155
Fuel Fill Line and Vent
Davis Instruments makes a handy plastic bottle with a hole in the side and a series of suction cups. At time of filling the gas tank. One places the bottle over the fuel vent on the transom where the...
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Forum: General Interest
09-11-2014, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,489
Prop Shaft Location
Interesting arrangement for prop shaft and folding prop. From angle of picture, looks like prop and rudder almost share the same space.
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-11-2014, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,094
Knocking Annode
Nice videos! Do you normally have two (2) annodes on your shaft? Only one, and it was loose, in the video. If two, then the first one's condition was worse than the remaining and is probably...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-11-2014, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,885
Left-handed Drill Bits
Experienced a similar dilema with removing the rusted-on exhaust manifold flange that the hot section exhaust pipe threads to. After a lot of soaking with penetrating fluid, the first bolt came out...
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Forum: Moyer Marine Pin-Up's
07-12-2014, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,431
Twice Around - Heat Exchanger
Stanley, you mention adding FWC. Did you install the Moyer Marine system or whose? I'd like to do for Dixie, also a C30 ('79). Two aspects that I'd like to know, if the MMI unit: It seems that there...
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Forum: Overhaul
04-16-2014, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,038
Fresh Water Cooled (FWC)
I'm learning a lot about the sleeving aspect from all of you, but maybe how the engine is to be cooled, as Hanley asked, is still not clear. Northern Lights mentioned the boat has always been in...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-13-2014, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Thanks, everyone. Each of your practices and...
Thanks, everyone. Each of your practices and set-up descriptions are very helpful.
We did get over to Dixie last night for a short visit - primarily to start and run her engine. We installed a...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-12-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Location of Secondary Shut-off
Dave, thanks for your perspective, too. I like the idea of adding the shut-off near the carb (in addition to the primary shut-off at the gas tank) for the downatream service aspects. in your case, is...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-12-2014, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Fuel Shut-off Valve
Thanks, Neil. I suspected what you said, but was needing another's thought. Bottom line, besides all in good working order, is to use the boat and run the engine often, keeping things "fresh". I'll...
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Forum: Ignition System
04-11-2014, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Gas Shut-off Near Fuel Pump
How about the fuel shut-off valve just up-stream of the fuel pump that some of you have mentioned? Seems like a good idea for a number of reasons. My main question is does one ever close the valve...
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Forum: General Interest
04-03-2014, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,170
Tartan 30
Tom, upon another look, apparently your motor, based on orientation of shift and throttle cables, is a normal (not v-drive) set up. True?
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