Forum: Fuel System
03-17-2023, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,257
SOAK IT
Let it soak in pure vinegar for a day or two.
You'll be surprised at how much gunk will fall away.
Here's a pic of the float setting Dave is talking about. Very important.
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Forum: Fuel System
05-20-2019, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,225
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2019, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,890
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-19-2018, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,250
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-18-2018, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,250
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-08-2018, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,391
Here's a few questions that will help to...
Here's a few questions that will help to understand the problem better.
When you restart the engine when it is warmed up how much choke do you use?
Is the choke opening all the way? A dirty back...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-26-2017, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-11-2017, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,897
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-11-2017, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,897
There was a long discussion about fumes from...
There was a long discussion about fumes from galvanized pipe, back when I replaced my hot section. But all pipe has some amount of oils, paints, etc. that will burn off for a day or two. I just...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-11-2017, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,897
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-09-2017, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,370
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Forum: Ignition System
06-27-2017, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,617
The small coil post identified (-) is not a...
The small coil post identified (-) is not a ground so if you're trying to read voltage between it and the small coil (+) post with the engine not running the points must be closed to get a reading.
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-15-2017, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,307
Not so fast
The Newport 30 does not have wood stringers. The engine bed is heavy fiberglass and hollow. A 2" hole saw in a right angle drill will make access holes on the inboard side of the stringers where...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-15-2017, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,307
I'm going to take issue with Dave here and say...
I'm going to take issue with Dave here and say that most A4 installations do not use resilient mounts. My boat doesn't have them, and in 30 years haven't felt the need for them.
What you're after...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-15-2017, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,307
Stu, although most instillations do use rubber...
Stu, although most instillations do use rubber mounts many are mounted solid. It really is not all the common though anymore as the rubber in the mounts is better and adjusting is not required so...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-14-2017, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,833
My riser goes up 5 inches (I think...might be 4...
My riser goes up 5 inches (I think...might be 4 or 6), does a 180 degree turn, and then goes back down the same distance. You want the riser as high as possible and the other end as low as possible *...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-09-2017, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,176
The Newport 30 was fitted with a standpipe...
The Newport 30 was fitted with a standpipe exhaust system at the factory. In some ways it is considered superior to a waterfift but needs available space and elevation to function properly which of...
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Forum: Exhaust System
05-06-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,176
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-06-2017, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,856
What make and length is your boat?
A forum...
What make and length is your boat?
A forum member may have one like your's and be able to give you some specific advice R\E the exhaust system. Sometimes previous owners make modification that don't...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-07-2017, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,856
Sort of. One bad side effect of alcohol is the...
Sort of. One bad side effect of alcohol is the ability to dissolve materials that will then pass through the filter. See Bertram powerboats with slowly dissolving fiberglass fuel tanks that would...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-07-2017, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,856
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Forum: Ignition System
10-31-2016, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 185,055
Starter clicking but not rolling over the engine.
I had a similar problem. The solution that worked for me was first be certain that all electrical connections that are used in the starting circuit are clean and tight. If that does not fix the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-13-2016, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,606
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-12-2016, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,606
What's the thinking on a check valve of some...
What's the thinking on a check valve of some sort? I know that many think they are a poor practice in bilge pumps, because they can clog; but I'd certainly think that anything coming out of the...
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Forum: Fuel System
09-23-2016, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,358
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