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Forum: Cooling System 01-15-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,313
Posted By sastanley
Thumbs up Looks good. I am all over supporting MMI whenever...

Looks good. I am all over supporting MMI whenever I can, but sometimes you have to improvise depending on your situation. I made my own studs (chopped off bolt heads and faired the 'stud' with a die)...
Forum: Links of Particular Interest 11-28-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,318
Posted By Neuse River Sailor
Old Atomic Sailor Newsletters

I came across some old issues of The Atomic Sailor, Universal Motor's newsletter for Atomic 4 users, and here they are for my friends at the forum (the first issue appears to be missing pages 1 and...
Forum: General Interest 11-24-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,722
Posted By B Moyer
Happy Thanksgiving

As we take our seats around the Thanksgiving table this year, it's important to give thanks. For us, that's saying how grateful and thankful we are to have you as loyal Forum Members who give of...
Forum: Cooling System 11-22-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,313
Posted By GregH
If there's plenty of thread left in the block...

If there's plenty of thread left in the block wall, I think this kit would work as well?

https://moyermarine.com/product/water-jacket-side-plate-stud-kit-ovwj_14_557/
Forum: Cooling System 11-21-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,313
Posted By roadnsky
I would highly recommend you consider using the...

I would highly recommend you consider using the repair kit (https://moyermarine.com/product/water-jacket-side-plate-repair-kit-for-repair-of-two-bolt-holes-csot_04_307/) our host offers on this site.
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-19-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By Surcouf
unless you can access from the side and try to do...

unless you can access from the side and try to do a bad job drilling the whole side and inject epoxy / resin under pressure... your pretty much only option is to lift the engine, or at least move it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By ArtJ
Marine stores have replacement combo threaded...

Marine stores have replacement combo threaded /Lag"studs that can be installed after original stud is removed. Hole is filled with thickened Epoxy Resin with fibers added, redrill, then install new...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-10-2021, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,090
Posted By DDO
Thought I'd add some words of follow-up. Fiddlin'...

Thought I'd add some words of follow-up. Fiddlin' with the carb and throttle adjustments did help, but only after disconnecting and reconnecting the throttle cable adjusted for more "throw" at the...
Forum: Introductions 04-22-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,130
Posted By TimBSmith
Welcome. Best wishes on your new A4 adventure..you are in the right place.

Great to see your post. I am in the early stages of my own A4 adventure on a 74 Pearson 30.

You are already hand with engines which I was not. I have come to enjoy this community, learning...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-16-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
Thanks for following up the resolution. On some...

Thanks for following up the resolution. On some thread we get "no closure" which is like reading an exciting book, only to find out its missing the last chapter. ;)
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 03-18-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By ronstory
Be careful on used manifolds

One thing to be careful of regarding a used manifold is checking the threads for the exhaust flange. I has been my experience (2 used manifold) that the threads were sketchy. If they have been...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-08-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,958
Posted By scratchee
Is it firing on all cylinders? You can try to...

Is it firing on all cylinders? You can try to remove the spark plug wires one at a time, while the engine is running (replace them before removing the next one). Each time you remove a wire, there...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-06-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
The inners look like their as suppose to, that's...

The inners look like their as suppose to, that's good news. I would clean the oil screen since it just staring you down in it's current configuration. ;^)

It just spins off and don't lose the...
Forum: Good Guys 03-03-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,622
Posted By Launchpad McQ
Markus I just wanted to double down on what the...

Markus I just wanted to double down on what the others have said ^^^^ I know it's intimidating trying to figure out where to start, especially if you're coming from a little-no boat/mechanical/engine...
Forum: Overhaul 03-03-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,910
Posted By edwardc
Look at it this way: You must be getting really...

Look at it this way: You must be getting really close if Murphy had to resort to such dirty tricks as collapsing a ladder out from under you!

Hang in there, you're almost there!
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-02-2021, 03:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By Surcouf
I had a very scaled motor, exactly where your...

I had a very scaled motor, exactly where your is... This part went OK. A lot of "cold chiseling" and scrapping , then multiple cleaning and then POR painting.

But scaling only occurrs with water,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-01-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
My two cents... if you are this close to plate...

My two cents... if you are this close to plate that is missing a bolt head, I would fix it. It's going to be a lot easier to get access to that area now.

If your motor has decent compression, oil...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-24-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By Mo
Not a terrible looking pan. Suggest sanding and...

Not a terrible looking pan. Suggest sanding and grinding that pitting etc off there, clean with reducer, and paint with the best paint you can afford right now. 2 part epoxy would be my choice, but...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-24-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By edwardc
I think the apparent elongation of the mounting...

I think the apparent elongation of the mounting holes is just a photographic issue (pincushion distortion) caused by a wide-angle lens.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-23-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
It's in better shape then my pan, and the motor...

It's in better shape then my pan, and the motor mounting holes look solid..

How does the gasket surface look?
Forum: Polls 02-19-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,525
Posted By Dave Neptune
Larry, there are many tach's available and most...

Larry, there are many tach's available and most of them are pretty good. However supporting our host will yield a more positive support for you and all involved on this site. :rolleyes:

Dave...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-16-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
If you tap on the bolts with a hammer after...

If you tap on the bolts with a hammer after applying the "penetrating cocktail" it will help it penetrate better.

ex TRUE GRIT
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-15-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
Plus you may a well start applying Kroil, PB...

Plus you may a well start applying Kroil, PB blaster or your favorite penetrating cocktail on the those rusty threaded bits. It will likely be a game of inches. ;^)

Good luck.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-15-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By Surcouf
do not wait for the new pan to remove the old...

do not wait for the new pan to remove the old one... with the level of corrosion you have, you will likely break a few bolts, or have to grind a couple heads.
And then the fun begins....
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-14-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,215
Posted By ronstory
Plus replacing the 40+ year old real seal is...

Plus replacing the 40+ year old real seal is really easy with the engine out.

I would also check the condition of the output flange where it contacts the seal. Mine had noticeable ridge so I...
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