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Forum: Exhaust System 12-01-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By ajgaines
I reinstalled the engine with everything hooked...

I reinstalled the engine with everything hooked up and started it up. I ran it about 2 minutes and then removed the hot exhaust section to look inside. Immediately I saw that there was moisture...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-29-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By ajgaines
I'm starting to think that this must have been...

I'm starting to think that this must have been the case. But I was very particular at ensuring it wasn't open until the engine was running. But there may have been once or twice where I didnt realize...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-28-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By ajgaines
They were 2 separate engines. You don't think a...

They were 2 separate engines. You don't think a faulty antisiphon valve could have filled the muffler with water? I checked the muffler just now and the level was just a bit higher than the longer...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-28-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By ajgaines
Water in oil

The previous owners killed the A4 by getting water in the cylinders/oil. I got a rebuilt A4 and replaced it. After a few months I noticed water in the oil again and had to remove the engine again....
Forum: Cooling System 07-03-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
It seems the antisiphon valve isn't working but...

It seems the antisiphon valve isn't working but how would that flood the muffler?
Forum: Cooling System 06-22-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
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This is the setup. Looks similar to yours. I couldn't get more clearance without going up out of the engine area, and I'm not sure how I would do that.

What did you use to seal...
Forum: Cooling System 06-22-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
I see. Mine has the fiberglass muffler with the...

I see. Mine has the fiberglass muffler with the in and out both on the top. I had to refiner glass it a little but it seems to be as big as the mufflers get for retaining water
Forum: Cooling System 06-22-2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
It allows about 1.5" under the cabinet. I guess...

It allows about 1.5" under the cabinet. I guess it would be possible to try to figure out a way to build a higher hot exhaust up into the cabinet and take out the bottom drawer, but maybe that would...
Forum: Cooling System 06-22-2021, 02:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
I know it has one. How do I check that it is...

I know it has one. How do I check that it is working?
Forum: Cooling System 06-21-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,204
Posted By ajgaines
Water in Oil

The previous owners of my Catalina 30 had backflowed the exhaust water into the cylinders and destroyed the A4 that way.

I bought a rebuilt A4 and installed it and finally have had the chance to...
Forum: Fuel System 04-13-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgaines
Old electric fuel pump burned up

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I was running the engine yesterday when the engine suddenly shut off. A ton of smoke had built up in the boat and after inspecting the engine I found that the electric fuel pump had burned...
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2020, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,611
Posted By ajgaines
Whats the cylinder in the background with the...

Whats the cylinder in the background with the "et" text on it?
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2020, 02:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,611
Posted By ajgaines
Super helpful both of you! So it looks like you...

Super helpful both of you! So it looks like you have a hose attachment so you connect a hose from there and then into a 5 gallon bucket? I have a 2 gallon bucket but I find it sucks that up in about...
Forum: Cooling System 05-08-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,611
Posted By ajgaines
Attachment for hose for flushing

I wanted to build an attachment for a hose so that I can hook up a hose and clean out the cooling passages each time I use the engine and pump raw water in.

Do any of you have suggestions for...
Forum: Reversing Gear 05-08-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,289
Posted By ajgaines
The boat is a 1980 Catalina 30. The cables appear...

The boat is a 1980 Catalina 30. The cables appear to be clamps well on both sides. I opened up the center pedestal and reattached the clamp in there so I know that one is good and the ones near the...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-28-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,289
Posted By ajgaines
I tore through the whole thing and actually...

I tore through the whole thing and actually opened up the whole steering column and reattached where it attaches to the steering column. As far as I can tell the cable is fine all the way through and...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-26-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,289
Posted By ajgaines
Can you help me diagnose?

I finally got everything hooked up and working great. The engine starts in an instant. I believe all the lines are hooked up great. But the shifting of gears seems a little off.

I start the engine...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-24-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
Posted By ajgaines
So it's actually a bit more than .025. It's a big...

So it's actually a bit more than .025. It's a big enough gap that it seems to change every time I measure it.. Not really sure how to get it accurate because of that. Also, any advice on where to get...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-15-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
Posted By ajgaines
Mating the prop shaft with the engine

I am trying to mate the prop coupling with the engine. I know the tolerance is supposed to be. 003". For some reason with my setup the surfaces don't actually reach each other until the bolts are...
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-15-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,226
Posted By ajgaines
Gear shifter key

I put in a rebuilt engine on the mounts of the old engine. In trying to install the gear shifter I found that the key for the rebuilt engine is on the opposite side of the last engine. How do I move...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-13-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,828
Posted By ajgaines
Yes, Cylinder 4 was by far the worst on mine....

Yes, Cylinder 4 was by far the worst on mine. Then 3 was bad, 2 was just bad-ish, 1 was the only one that looked in good shape
Forum: Exhaust System 09-10-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By ajgaines
Is there a way for me to fix the muffle I have...

Is there a way for me to fix the muffle I have now? Like take a 1.25" stainless tube and fiberglass it to the current fiberglass?
Forum: Exhaust System 09-10-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By ajgaines
I'm thinking I should just replace the whole...

I'm thinking I should just replace the whole exhaust hose and water lift then?
Forum: Exhaust System 09-09-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By ajgaines
I like the idea. The two things I tried was...

I like the idea. The two things I tried was blowing in it haha and running a coat hanger just to see if there was general stuff stuck in there. Didn't really get anywhere with either one. But here is...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-09-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By ajgaines
Thanks for the reply, however, my engine is out...

Thanks for the reply, however, my engine is out and I want to just buy and install a rebuilt one, is there any way to test the system like that? Looking into the waterlift it does not look as if it's...
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