Forum: General Maintenance
06-17-2008, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,412
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Forum: Overhaul
06-16-2008, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,456
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2008, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,412
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2008, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,412
Kurt,
Thanks, last night I went through the...
Kurt,
Thanks, last night I went through the timing again, started the motor and made some small adjustment, don't think the timing is the issue. I do not have electronic ignition on this motor...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-12-2008, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,412
Don,
I have plenty of play in neutral...
Don,
I have plenty of play in neutral (shaft stops) and reverse is working great. I have no problem shifting into forward when the engine is off, but when at idle I start to move the shifter...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-12-2008, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,412
Engine stalls when shifting into forward
The boat has been in the water for several weeks, starts up great but when I shift into forward the engine stalls out. I had no issues with forward gear but made adjustments to the reverse gear. Is...
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Forum: Overhaul
04-06-2008, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,375
Crank Shaft Alignment
I was given an A4 in a box that was sitting around a machine shop. I am getting ready to install the crank shaft. Normal motors would have marks to align the crank with the cam shaft with the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-07-2007, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,367
Oil leak
My late model A-4 has been removed from the boat and has been sitting on a stand in my workshop for the last 8 months. Cleaned, painted, oil changed, thermostat replaced and ready to go back into...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-06-2007, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,825
thermostat housing
Lisa,
I have just finished rebuilding my A4 and may be able to shed some light on your motor issues. The cup you are referring to is the motor head. The head has passages to allow water to...
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Forum: General Interest
03-27-2007, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,574
Valve spring tool
Dave,
I just purchased a valve spring tool at the local auto parts store (Car Quest) for under $15.00, works great. They had several types but you need the one that looks like a C clamp...
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Forum: Overhaul
02-24-2007, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,823
Head cooling holes
Jim,
I’m in the process of doing the same thing. My head just got back from the machine shop, it was cleaned and the surface refinished. I had four spots that looked like they may have been...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-16-2007, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,909
Cooling water to block for first start
Hi all,
I’m getting ready to re-install the head on my A4 with a new thermostat housing. Since I have drained all the water from the block and cleaned it, once the side plate and head goes on...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-04-2007, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,229
Head gasket why two
Hi all,
I’m new to the world of Atomic 4 engines. Just recently I purchased a 27 foot Oday with an Atomic 4. I also purchased an Atomic 4 with a cracked block to learn how they tick. I pulled...
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