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Forum: Electrical 07-26-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Posted By ronstory
Joe is pointing you correctly, Nigel C certainly...

Joe is pointing you correctly, Nigel C certainly knows what works and doesn't on boat. I have that book as well plus Don Casey's...
Forum: Ignition System 06-27-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,705
Posted By ronstory
Welcome to the forum. :) The resistor...

Welcome to the forum. :)

The resistor normally looks like a long lego made out of ceramic and having wires or terminal on it. it usually measure out 1.5-2.0 ohms-ish. To see if you had one,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By ronstory
Ok, Confessions of an idiot

Just got up to the boat yesterday and found the problem. In my enthusiasm to replace the leaking manifold i forgot to block the 1/8” NPT port immediately above the carb flange, causing the engine to...
Forum: General Interest 06-22-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,467
Posted By ronstory
Off-Topic: I Love the pitch on some amazon items

OK, I know this off-topic for A4s... but it both made me smile and shake my head. That said, in my defense... it does say it's waterproof. :p

Take the look at the first pic, the one with the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,545
Posted By ronstory
Ando-- Following Jerry's update above, when...

Ando--

Following Jerry's update above, when I swapped from the "modern" (eg. more cost effective, cheap) version with the ball bearing, spring and bolt/washer/nut to the original integrated...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-15-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Posted By ronstory
;^) I *promise* to post an update from...

;^)


I *promise* to post an update from the boat when I get up there. ;)
Forum: Fuel System 06-15-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
Posted By ronstory
I've had good luck with Earl's fuel supply...

I've had good luck with Earl's fuel supply components. The nice thing about Earl's is they are aluminum, anodized and have smooth retention for the hose clamp. However, a well placed and tightened...
Forum: Fuel System 06-15-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By ronstory
I just did that for my boat. While I'll never...

I just did that for my boat. While I'll never have to worry about rust again and can now see the tank level by just looking, you will pick up a hint of gasoline smell if the boat has been bundled up...
Forum: Overhaul 05-23-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,366
Posted By ronstory
Greg-- You should be able to grab the crank...

Greg--

You should be able to grab the crank and rotate the assembly by hand. There will be resistance getting it moving but one it's moving it should feel smooth.

Just grab one the connecting...
Forum: Good Guys 05-15-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,773
Posted By ronstory
In a pinch, if you can't source Neil's graphite...

In a pinch, if you can't source Neil's graphite paste, ordinary stove pipe cement from a big box store works well.
...
Forum: Cooling System 05-15-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By ronstory
OK, you are fine. You had shaft-sized hole in...

OK, you are fine. You had shaft-sized hole in your crankcase... so just consider it confirmation you that the accessory gear was well oiled.

Good luck with the launch tomorrow. :)
Forum: Cooling System 05-15-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By ronstory
You should be fine. The slot-end of the shaft...

You should be fine. The slot-end of the shaft mates with a pin in accessory drive. The entire inner accessory drive is part of the crankcase oil system, so it fully possible that a bit of oil left...
Forum: Cooling System 05-14-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
Posted By ronstory
If you were careful to keep the teflon tape back...

If you were careful to keep the teflon tape back from the last 1-2 of threads of pipe/connector while making connections, you will be fine.

If you were "over enthusiastic" in the wrapping of the...
Forum: Ignition System 05-14-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,301
Posted By ronstory
Tom is actually on East coast time, so he's up...

Tom is actually on East coast time, so he's up already. :)
Forum: Reversing Gear 05-08-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By ronstory
Yes, they are a great, simple device that works...

Yes, they are a great, simple device that works amazing well... for no batteries. ;^)

A bit of technique with the impact screwdriver is to find the best tightest fitting bit for the screwhead and...
Forum: Reversing Gear 05-06-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By ronstory
I would take this opportunity to buy a impact...

I would take this opportunity to buy a impact screwdriver and be gentle with it's application. No 2lb mini-sledge, please, but a dead blow hammer would work nicely.
...
Forum: Cooling System 05-04-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
Posted By ronstory
A formal pressure test is always good, but if you...

A formal pressure test is always good, but if you don't see water in the oil or oil in the radiator or coolant leaking out, your engine will likely be fine. Actually, 10 mins of running without...
Forum: Fuel System 04-30-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,156
Posted By ronstory
To upload a pic, us the paperclip button and...

To upload a pic, us the paperclip button and upload away. That will work, but the insert image button IME never does.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-30-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,049
Posted By ronstory
The nice thing about the MMI version is it has...

The nice thing about the MMI version is it has sealed bearing so no need to grease them. This is the grease cup (or lack thereof) that DDO alluded to.

The impeller is the same for both.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-30-2021, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By ronstory
Unfortunately MMi does not offer the stainless...

Unfortunately MMi does not offer the stainless version anymore. Otherwise our new engine would have one. ;^)

Their current offering looks to be:
...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By ronstory
It there is slack in the hoses so you can pull...

It there is slack in the hoses so you can pull them together without too much tension, just look for a hose repair coupling (not plastic) with the correct inside diameter. That said, I would look at...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-26-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,987
Posted By ronstory
Indigo has two FWC systems, one mechanical and...

Indigo has two FWC systems, one mechanical and one with an electric pump.

I'm using the electric version and I just upgraded to their latest electic pump during my rebuild a few months back.
Forum: General Maintenance 04-25-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,987
Posted By ronstory
It does not take much force on the impact drives....

It does not take much force on the impact drives. Just spin counter-clockwise on the screw to take up any slack in the rotation before you whack it.

Interesting. Who makes an electric version? ...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-25-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,987
Posted By ronstory
Regarding the stubborn screws, do you have space...

Regarding the stubborn screws, do you have space to use a good old impact screwdriver?
...
Forum: Cooling System 04-24-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By ronstory
Neil is spot on (as usual :) ) a quart should be...

Neil is spot on (as usual :) ) a quart should be fine... but I also prefer a larger capacity for 'just in case'. The amount of coolant pushed into container is directly related to how much air you...
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