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Forum: Announcements 03-01-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By jeffgerritsen
Lat 64 (Russ), I agree this forum is social...

Lat 64 (Russ),
I agree this forum is social networking and some social networking has it's place in appropriate communication instances. This forum is actually a great example of appropriate use of...
Forum: Announcements 03-01-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 64,119
Posted By jeffgerritsen
I believe "Social Networking" term is an...

I believe "Social Networking" term is an oxymoron. Like Military and Intelligence!

Social networking isolates more than connects. We lose valuable face to face social skills while typing behind...
Forum: Pearson 02-24-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Hanley, I looked over my prior post, it didn't...

Hanley,
I looked over my prior post, it didn't make sense because I left out a sentence. Sorry for the ambiguity there. :o So here goes again

Originally, the A4 was bolted directly to the...
Forum: Pearson 02-24-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
I agree. :o As a matter of fact while the...

I agree. :o As a matter of fact while the engine is out I plan to put all of the wires in looms and add a batt negative buss to place all of the common heavy guage wires onto so I only have one...
Forum: Pearson 02-23-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Would love to install motor mounts but... I'm out...

Would love to install motor mounts but... I'm out of room at the stern end of the engine sled. The back bolt hole has no room to access the tightning nut underneath of the engine sled. So the...
Forum: Pearson 02-23-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Engine is finally out!!!

Well I've finally got the engine removed. With several ideas floating around on this and other websites, with the help of a fork lift, a long stinger, and a six foot long pipe to act as a fulcrum -...
Forum: Pearson 02-02-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Hanley, Are you refering to me or to roadnsky?

Hanley,
Are you refering to me or to roadnsky?
Forum: Pearson 02-02-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Bill, It's not sanitation hose - it's a super...

Bill,
It's not sanitation hose - it's a super heavy duty water supply hose used for floating homes. It's clear so one can see the water line, and bursting psi is about 160. A real PIA to work...
Forum: Pearson 02-02-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
As promised pictures...

http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=762
The engine compartment at the beginning - NOTICE THE CAN of PB in lower right corner!!!

...
Forum: Pearson 02-02-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Update

Well folks,
After a bout with pneumonia over the winter, I'm in the process of pulling the engine. I took compression numbers and here is what I have:

Cyl# Dry Wet
1 - 112 - 140
2 - ...
Forum: General Interest 02-02-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,133
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Yea, we call um thousand year boxes. They have...

Yea, we call um thousand year boxes. They have items in there you'll never need in a thousand years.... except for that one small part...!
Forum: Fuel System 11-28-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,287
Posted By jeffgerritsen
I wonder if the distributor was installed...

I wonder if the distributor was installed incorrectly. Also electronic ignition systems usually have almost a full dwell angle, so for a four cylinder the dwell angle could be as high as 90 degrees...
Forum: Safety 11-22-2010, 03:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 57,618
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Hum...., I've only owned the boat for about two...

Hum....,
I've only owned the boat for about two years, and a new raw water pump was installed by PO when I purchased the boat.... So I guess it's time to replace the impeller!
Forum: General Interest 11-15-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,130
Posted By jeffgerritsen
I've switched to LED lights...

I've gone the LED route and have been very pleased with the results both in lighting and color temperature. I have five one foot LED strips and the cabin is light up quite nicely. They cost $20 for...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-14-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,379
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Good question Mike. Can you see if there is...

Good question Mike.
Can you see if there is enough surface area left on the manifold for the flange to seal against? If so doubling up the flange gasket may help, but my guess is you maybe in need...
Forum: Pearson 11-14-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
update on reduction gear install...

Greetings folks,
Well I found a used reduction gear. It came with the reversing gear and aft housing (early model). Also picked up a used starter for a spare.

I've been re-evaluating the...
Forum: Pearson 11-11-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Posting a Picture...

Hanley,
The P35 is located in Anacortes WA, I'm in Portland OR. It will be about a three to four weeks before I travel back up to Anacortes. I'll be sure to get pictures then and post them here.
...
Forum: Pearson 11-11-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Thanks folks, For the Replies. I need to add...

Thanks folks,
For the Replies. I need to add some additional information to make the picture clearer.

First, I changed the existing prop to 11 x 5 RH. This allowed the A4 to reach 2450 rpm. :) ...
Forum: Pearson 11-11-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,227
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Pearson 35 Upgrading to 2 to 1 reduction

Hey folks,
I have a P35 with the A4 and it's beginning to show it's age a little. I've given a lot of thought to re-powering with the Beta 28 but the price tag is around 9K with me doing all the...
Forum: Pearson 10-24-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,506
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Mark I have a 11x5 3 blade RH. It allows me to...

Mark I have a 11x5 3 blade RH. It allows me to achieve 2400 rpm.

HTH,

Jeff
Forum: Polls 08-11-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 86,919
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Don, Thanks for that clarification. That's the...

Don,
Thanks for that clarification. That's the problem I have when I read newsletter with the Droid phone - I miss a few important words here and there - :o

Jeff
Forum: Polls 08-10-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 86,919
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Where does one find "SG" grade oil? ...

Where does one find "SG" grade oil?

Everything I've found is rated at SL or SM.

According to the summer newsletter, anything greater than SG is "too slippery" for our wet clutches. Currently...
Forum: Announcements 08-02-2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By jeffgerritsen
If she is sunk, she will become another...

If she is sunk, she will become another artificial reef, another artificial reef to to scuba dive!
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 08-02-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,974
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Looks like it's in good condition for the price. ...

Looks like it's in good condition for the price. I wonder what shipping would set a person back?
Forum: General Maintenance 08-02-2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,880
Posted By jeffgerritsen
Well folks, I installed the Indigo oil filter...

Well folks,
I installed the Indigo oil filter and 29 hrs after the first oil change, the oil is almost as clean as when I did the oil change. I adjusted the oil pressure for 15 - 20 at 1000 rpm an...
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