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Al Schober
Forum:
Overhaul
03-13-2024, 08:30 PM
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cutter or grinder for rusty pitted exhaust valve seat
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242
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Al Schober
Last engine I went through, I looked at the same...
Last engine I went through, I looked at the same thing. I wasn't able to find a 'portable' mechanic, and also considered buying multiple tools from Goodson.
Ended up taking the block to a machine...
Forum:
General Maintenance
01-27-2024, 12:09 PM
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Alternator Pivot Bolt Bushings ??
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452
Posted By
Al Schober
Another tip: Don't rely on that pivot bolt to...
Another tip: Don't rely on that pivot bolt to ground the alternator to the engine. Run a separate wire from the alternator case to the engine block (or your ground block).
Forum:
Electrical
01-11-2024, 02:24 PM
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Victron Battery Monitor Shunt
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411
Posted By
Al Schober
The Victron is for the house battery - at least...
The Victron is for the house battery - at least that's the way I installed mine. Keep the start circuit separate. I ran my house loads (and engine ignition) off the house battery. Alternator...
Forum:
Reversing Gear
12-18-2023, 08:34 PM
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Shifting cable issue
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5,359
Posted By
Al Schober
If you don't know whether you have a transmission...
If you don't know whether you have a transmission issue or a problem with the linkage, I recommend the following:
With the engine off, remove the reversing gear cover. As you (or a helper) move...
Forum:
Cooling System
12-12-2023, 11:08 AM
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Cooling system reminder
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5,714
Posted By
Al Schober
The other advantage of glycol cooling is that you...
The other advantage of glycol cooling is that you don't have to worry about winterizing the engine! This will appeal to those in Northern climes.
Only disadvantage is that you need a system free of...
Forum:
Reversing Gear
11-28-2023, 03:31 PM
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Shifting cable issue
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5,359
Posted By
Al Schober
The shifter cross shaft in the reversing gear has...
The shifter cross shaft in the reversing gear has a seal at each end.
https://moyermarine.com/product/aft-housing-shifting-lever-oil-seal-orev_07_124/
I recommend you also change the cross shaft...
Forum:
Cooling System
11-26-2023, 04:28 PM
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Votes for material for exhaust manifold water entry fixture?
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4,290
Posted By
Al Schober
Personally, I used brass (local hardware store)...
Personally, I used brass (local hardware store) for 30+ years without issue. Bronze or stainless would be better but difficult to source. First try would be McMaster.
Another consideration (while...
Forum:
Cooling System
11-18-2023, 09:52 PM
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Broken bushing(not sure if right tern) in exhaust manifold
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Posted By
Al Schober
Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here...
Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here goes:
Pipe threads, even if pristine, will not seal tight. As you tighten the connection, the flanks of the threads make contact and get tight while...
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Fuel System
10-31-2023, 08:57 PM
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14
Engine starts, but has no power in gear
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1,850
Posted By
Al Schober
Hey Ben, Those plugs look oily to me. I'm...
Hey Ben,
Those plugs look oily to me. I'm curious to know if the engine has any other issues such as smoke from the slash tube or flywheel cover?
The lower piston ring is for oil control and tends...
Forum:
General Interest
10-30-2023, 02:20 PM
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4
Oil leak from the oil pressure sending unit
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880
Posted By
Al Schober
That nipple supporting the oil pressure sender...
That nipple supporting the oil pressure sender was a concern to me too. Most installations are hard mounted, so vibration is not too much of a concern, yet...
My concern was compounded by my desire...
Forum:
Ignition System
09-15-2023, 07:02 PM
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5
Carb Blockage
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776
Posted By
Al Schober
The biggest water separator that you have is your...
The biggest water separator that you have is your fuel tank. The water that separates out will settle in the bottom of the tank, not causing issues until it rises to the level of the fuel pickup -...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
08-31-2023, 07:11 PM
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Sluggish start but good batteries
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1,116
Posted By
Al Schober
Agree with Neil. During a normal start, the...
Agree with Neil. During a normal start, the starter will pull down the battery a few volts. I suspect you have a bad cable or connection that's preventing a normal flow of current.
You'll need a...
Forum:
Introductions
08-15-2023, 09:14 PM
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4
New to me C&C 30 - 1 hull # 547 Atomic 4 30HP
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883
Posted By
Al Schober
Here's the first thing you need. ...
Here's the first thing you need.
https://moyermarine.com/product/service-and-overhaul-manual/
Forum:
Ignition System
08-11-2023, 08:52 PM
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coughing carburetor after electronic ignition install
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1,779
Posted By
Al Schober
Ross, Welcome to the forum. That '2 minute'...
Ross, Welcome to the forum.
That '2 minute' thing sounds like the time to suck the fuel out of the float bowl.
Over my years of A4 ownership, I became very aware of fuel issues - more so with the...
Forum:
General Maintenance
08-08-2023, 07:59 PM
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9
Leaky bypass valve
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842
Posted By
Al Schober
If it's just the cooling water line, you can't...
If it's just the cooling water line, you can't get into too much trouble.
I would not use it on the exhaust pipe itself. If the exhaust pipe breaks, you could burn down your boat. Best bet with...
Forum:
Reversing Gear
07-04-2023, 08:11 PM
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2
Reversing Gear Casting Damage - Drill & Tap questions
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716
Posted By
Al Schober
I would hesitate to use a center punch on those...
I would hesitate to use a center punch on those ears. If a small divot is need to get the drill started, I'd use a Dremel tool with a diamond burr.
I second the use of cobalt drills. They're tough...
Forum:
Reversing Gear
07-02-2023, 04:47 PM
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6
Reverse "too tight"?
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1,068
Posted By
Al Schober
The hex screw going through the cast ear is the...
The hex screw going through the cast ear is the adjustment for fwd, NOT reverse. The reverse adjustment is the big hex nut that tightens (and loosens) the band that goes around the whole thing. ...
Forum:
Overhaul
06-29-2023, 12:30 PM
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6
Releasing stuck valves and cylinder leak down
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1,721
Posted By
Al Schober
If you have an auto repair shop that you trust,...
If you have an auto repair shop that you trust, ask them where they send cylinder heads for work. Then do talk to them and see if you will be comfortable working with them.
Last engine I went...
Forum:
Cooling System
06-17-2023, 03:45 PM
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6
Results of overheating
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796
Posted By
Al Schober
If you have a thermostat installed, I'd check it...
If you have a thermostat installed, I'd check it for proper operation. An overheat incident will damage a thermostat.
Forum:
Reversing Gear
06-05-2023, 09:18 PM
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6
Reverse "too tight"?
Views:
1,068
Posted By
Al Schober
The reverse adjustment is a funny thing. ...
The reverse adjustment is a funny thing.
Biggest down side to having the reverse adjustment too tight is that you risk shearing the pin holding the roller.
When in forward, the shifter cone...
Forum:
General Interest
05-27-2023, 07:53 PM
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11
Moving a reducing gear to a direct drive A4
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1,465
Posted By
Al Schober
Your old A4 has the reduction gear. The...
Your old A4 has the reduction gear. The replacement A4 does not. No worry.
I've done this change - not hard.
The reversing gear from the old A4 has splines on the aft end of the reversing gear. ...
Forum:
Electrical
05-11-2023, 08:51 PM
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3
My doctor said I need Lithium
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918
Posted By
Al Schober
To start your A4, you need a Gp 24 lead acid...
To start your A4, you need a Gp 24 lead acid battery. Getting one rated for starting should not be hard. Simple on/off switch.
Rest of stuff is house loads, separate battery bank. Separate on/off...
Forum:
General Maintenance
05-06-2023, 08:12 PM
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10
Trouble shifting
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1,198
Posted By
Al Schober
First thing I'd try is to disconnect the shift...
First thing I'd try is to disconnect the shift cable from the reversing gear. Try shifting it with the lever on the gear case.
If it works, then you have a problem with the cable or its...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
05-03-2023, 10:05 PM
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2
How to set the carburetor float
Views:
626
Posted By
Al Schober
The '30 minute' thing makes me think you have a...
The '30 minute' thing makes me think you have a failing spark coil.
Forum:
Exhaust System
05-02-2023, 02:33 PM
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7
Loosing bolts
Views:
835
Posted By
Al Schober
Dave, I have to disagree with you on the 12...
Dave,
I have to disagree with you on the 12 point wrench. A 6 point wrench is much less likely damage the heads of the bolts.
My go-to penetrant is a 50/50 mix of kerosene and ATF.
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