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Forum: General Interest

03-28-2022, 09:20 AM

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Pulling out a late model A4 with a V-Drive from a Columbia 30 (1972)

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Posted By joe_db

I always take the manifold and starter off before...

I always take the manifold and starter off before removing my engine. Both of those things are heavy hunks of iron.

Forum: General Interest

03-26-2022, 11:43 PM

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Pulling out a late model A4 with a V-Drive from a Columbia 30 (1972)

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Posted By ndutton

It went in as one unit, no reason it can't come...

It went in as one unit, no reason it can't come out the same way. A word of caution though: if using the factory alternator bracket/lifting eye as the lifting point, it must be reinforced as...

Forum: General Interest

03-26-2022, 11:14 PM

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Pulling out a late model A4 with a V-Drive from a Columbia 30 (1972)

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Posted By Al Schober

My thinking would be to pull the engine and the...

My thinking would be to pull the engine and the V-drive as one. I certainly wouldn't want to leave the V-drive hanging on the shaft. The V-drive has no mounts of it's own.
I would remove as much...

Forum: General Interest

01-17-2022, 01:11 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By ndutton

What happens if - on their advice - the starter...

What happens if - on their advice - the starter is rebuilt or replaced and the problem is not solved? Are they willing to stand behind their diagnosis?

Forum: General Interest

01-17-2022, 12:46 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By Dave Neptune

As Neil said be sure first. If the starter was...

As Neil said be sure first. If the starter was engaging and not making terrible noises it was the correct gear. I have seen batteries at 12.5 at rest not even light a light bulb. A "broken" battery...

Forum: General Interest

01-17-2022, 12:26 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By ndutton

Now that you have professionals involved, before...

Now that you have professionals involved, before giving them permission for anything the question must be asked, "Will this solve the problem or are you guessing?" Guessing on your dime I might add....

Forum: General Interest

01-24-2021, 09:44 AM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By tenders

My A4 has been laid up for two (non consecutive)...

My A4 has been laid up for two (non consecutive) seasons over the time I’ve owned it. In each case it had been winterized with fogging oil, stabilized fuel, and a few shots of Marvel in each...

Forum: General Interest

01-23-2021, 10:17 AM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By roadnsky

From Don in the FAQ section: Two years is...

From Don in the FAQ section:

Two years is not all that long for an Atomic 4 to be idle. Nonetheless, here are a few steps to help get it off to a good start:

1) Check for good quality oil (30...

Forum: General Interest

01-22-2021, 09:03 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By Mo

I'd be more worried about fuel condition, if it...

I'd be more worried about fuel condition, if it was stabilized, how much was in the tank and subsequent condensation / water buildup. A year is a long time on the fuel we get these days.

Edit: I...

Forum: General Interest

01-22-2021, 08:43 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By Sam

Mine has been on the hard for the last year as...

Mine has been on the hard for the last year as well - turned the A4 over by hand for a couple of rotations so valve springs don't set on a couple of visits. You should be ok. If it doesn't start...

Forum: General Interest

01-22-2021, 04:11 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By Sam

Glad to hear it was layed up with new oil. If...

Glad to hear it was layed up with new oil. If you have a distributor w/points one swipe with a point file or emory cloth to remove "invisible" corrosion before starting. Clean all other contacts on...

Forum: General Interest

01-22-2021, 02:06 PM

Replies: 16

Advice for starting a4 after a long layup due to covid - 1 year

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Posted By JOHN COOKSON

If the boat is in the water close the raw cooling...

If the boat is in the water close the raw cooling valve until the engine starts.

ex TRUE GRIT

Forum: General Maintenance

01-31-2020, 04:48 PM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By romantic comedy

detergent is very important!! Yes use detergent...

detergent is very important!! Yes use detergent oil. The detergent oil helps to suspend particles so the filter can remove them from the oil.

Forum: General Maintenance

01-27-2020, 09:14 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By ndutton

MMI Manual: 30wt or 10-30 oil Robert Hess:...

MMI Manual: 30wt or 10-30 oil
Robert Hess: 10-30, 10-40 or 15-40 oil, SJ or CH-4 rating

Notice that neither mentions weights lower than 10.

Forum: General Maintenance

01-27-2020, 06:16 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By joe_db

Both 30 weight and Rotella 15w40 have been used...

Both 30 weight and Rotella 15w40 have been used with success, so I wouldn't say either one was a bad choice.
Bad things oil can do:
1. Be too thin when hot. If you can't hold pressure when hot,...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-26-2020, 06:57 PM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By Sam

All right - I am a long retired engineer who...

All right - I am a long retired engineer who spent too much time in management so I appreciate the knowledge from "hands on" types. I am going to get a headache here trying to remember 50 yr old...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-23-2020, 11:04 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By Administrator

I wonder if this ties into the commonly held view...

I wonder if this ties into the commonly held view amongst the oldtimers in our firehouse: "If you see oil leaking under a Detroit diesel (in the FH), you don't worry. If you DON'T see oil leaking,...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-20-2020, 09:30 PM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By ndutton

If I were advising it would be to follow Don's...

If I were advising it would be to follow Don's protocol to the letter and avoid freelancing. Extract the old oil with the engine fully warmed up (contaminates in solution, thinner to extract)...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-20-2020, 08:52 PM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By ndutton

My misunderstanding. I thought you already had...

My misunderstanding. I thought you already had 5/30 in the engine and it was temporary until the upcoming planned oil change. I did not intend to recommend a steady or prolonged diet of 5/30.

Forum: General Maintenance

01-20-2020, 09:15 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By joe_db

I would not use that oil. 5w30 is too thin IMHO...

I would not use that oil. 5w30 is too thin IMHO and modern car oil has too little zinc and too much anti-friction additives for an old engine. I use Rotella 15w40 oil intended for diesels with good...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-20-2020, 09:14 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

Views: 5,472

Posted By ndutton

To chime in on your oil question, I don't think...

To chime in on your oil question, I don't think it's a big issue but keep an eye on your oil pressure. As for the exhaust smoke, there is a good chance it is a byproduct of the additives or at least...

Forum: General Maintenance

01-20-2020, 02:48 AM

Replies: 27

will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4

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Posted By JOHN COOKSON

From what you described a wet and dry compression...

From what you described a wet and dry compression test would be good idea.
If the compression is OK you will have some baseline numbers going forward.

ex TRUE GRIT

Forum: Drive Train / Propellers

05-10-2017, 10:52 PM

Replies: 8

Spring problems re. drive and prop shaft

Views: 6,803

Posted By Al Schober

Shrek, Correct - there should be NO...

Shrek,
Correct - there should be NO longitudinal play of the shaft in the coupling. There also should be no radial play (looseness in twist) but there should be a key to take care of that.
As I...

Forum: Drive Train / Propellers

05-06-2017, 09:16 PM

Replies: 8

Spring problems re. drive and prop shaft

Views: 6,803

Posted By Al Schober

Shrek, Doubt if this longitudinal play is in...

Shrek,
Doubt if this longitudinal play is in the V-Drive - they're pretty solid.
First thing I'd check is whether the shaft is moving fore-aft in the shaft coupling. Could be as simple as a loose...

Forum: Drive Train / Propellers

12-13-2016, 01:05 PM

Replies: 67

Prop size.

Views: 25,112

Posted By HalcyonS

ain't that the truth. I was glad I was wearing...

ain't that the truth. I was glad I was wearing glasses. I'm sure acetone in the eyes ain't fun!

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