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Forum: Exhaust System 05-03-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,372
Posted By ndutton
I think a pressure test of the cooling system is...

I think a pressure test of the cooling system is in order and if it fails, smaller isolated pressure tests to follow (block, manifold). You may be able to find the area of the problem before taking...
Forum: General Interest 04-15-2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,582
Posted By romantic comedy
I will check it out. Thanks guys. Russ, FB...

I will check it out. Thanks guys.

Russ, FB get too religious and political. We avoid that here, thankfully.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-30-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,401
Posted By joe_db
Using oil designed for modern clean burning...

Using oil designed for modern clean burning gasoline engines with close tolerances and emission control systems intolerant of zinc in ancient engines with carbs and unsealed crankcases designed back...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 03-30-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,690
Posted By ndutton
I propose storage of the small one pounders is...

I propose storage of the small one pounders is equally important as the larger tanks. Propane is propane regardless of the container.
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-29-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,595
Posted By Al Schober
Congrats Jeff, You gave me my chuckle for...

Congrats Jeff,
You gave me my chuckle for today. Tidal range on Lake Mead (grin).

Just thinking - that's an old avatar. Perhaps it's time to change to one of me holding a wheel? Any thoughts?
Forum: Announcements 03-21-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,476
Posted By Administrator
The forum software doesn't allow you to upload...

The forum software doesn't allow you to upload videos directly, but it will readily accept YouTube videos.

Bill
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-07-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,401
Posted By 67rway
JDK: While I appreciate all perspectives, your...

JDK: While I appreciate all perspectives, your post seems to denigrate many here who have suggestions on how to resolve my issues; oil pressure drops over long periods, and seemingly stuck #4 rings....
Forum: Fuel System 10-26-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,272
Posted By ndutton
This response may sound terse and I apologize if...

This response may sound terse and I apologize if it does but there are serious matters here.

Although age may be a factor, what's equally important is the hose rating and from what I'm seeing you...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-12-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,593
Posted By ndutton
The Catalina 30 has a 1¼" horizontal swing check...

The Catalina 30 has a 1¼" horizontal swing check valve in the wet exhaust hose at its highest point as standard equipment. I believe it has more to do with normal backwash than surge up the wazoo...
Forum: Announcements 09-21-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,382
Posted By Administrator
One Hundred Thousand!

A few minutes ago, the one hundred thousandth post was published on our forum. Our thanks to all those (particularly, our MVP's) for all they've done to make this such a wonderful source of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,668
Posted By ndutton
You're not done yet

So far so good but for a complete repair it is imperative you remove and examine the plumbing elbows throughout the cooling system, particularly the one at the rear of the manifold. Wouldn't hurt to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-11-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,465
Posted By sastanley
I'd squirt some MMO in the cylinders, blip the...

I'd squirt some MMO in the cylinders, blip the starter/spin it with a hand crank to spread that around, and let it sit for a day or two..it may just be a stuck valve(s).

Cleaning off the old...
Forum: Cooling System 08-05-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,707
Posted By roadnsky
I'm thinking what Zester means to say is to pinch...

I'm thinking what Zester means to say is to pinch off the short hose BEFORE the Thermostat Housing. (See attached pic)

Don writes this in the FAQ's in the COOLING Section...

16. Bypass...
Forum: Cooling System 08-05-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,707
Posted By roadnsky
Zester- Assuming we're talking a LATE model A4...

Zester-
Assuming we're talking a LATE model A4 here...
I'm having trouble following your logic of water flow.
BOTH cold and warm, the water still flows out of the Therm housing to the manifold? ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-05-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,415
Posted By thatch
The cure, clearing the fuel from the drooping...

The cure, clearing the fuel from the drooping vent line, can be creditted to Don (the MVP's, MVP) Moyer. When Don speaks, it's always best to listen.
Tom
Forum: Cooling System 08-02-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,707
Posted By ndutton
I do not agree with your guess. We have never...

I do not agree with your guess. We have never seen a verifiable case of coil damage due to heat from an external source. The coil damage we are talking about comes from internal overloading via a...
Forum: Electrical 07-18-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,178
Posted By edwardc
Its possible you have a shorted diode in the...

Its possible you have a shorted diode in the alternator. This would explain both the power drain when the battery switch is turned on, and the poor alternator output.

With that much power being...
Forum: Cooling System 07-18-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,463
Posted By thatch
The advice you have recieved so far is all good...

The advice you have recieved so far is all good but, you might want to think in terms of the bigger picture and consider the best way to gain better access to everything else in that area. On a...
Forum: Electrical 07-09-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,387
Posted By tac
Ammeters and Shunts

1. Most ammeters that measure over a few amps use a shunt, and are actually millivoltmeters, not ammeters. A shunt is no more than a precision, high wattage, low resistance resistor. They are large...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-01-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,096
Posted By edwardc
Unless I'm seriously confused, I don't see any...

Unless I'm seriously confused, I don't see any way for any kind of leak in the manifold or cooling jacket to get water into the carb's float chamber. They're all downstream of the carb. The ONLY way...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 09-27-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,351
Posted By ndutton
Electrical Standards and other useful links

These are not the most current ABYC Standards but are available as open source because the copyrights have expired.

11132 Cathodic protection
11133 Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats...
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