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Forum: General Interest 12-19-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By Bayou Sailor
I understand what you are saying. I've had a...

I understand what you are saying. I've had a couple of old "Poppin Johnnies" (John Deere A and B models). You would start them with gas and then run off of propane. I think they would run off of a...
Forum: General Interest 12-19-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Well Dave, I would love to say that I keep my A4...

Well Dave, I would love to say that I keep my A4 tuned better than yours, but we both know that is not true. I may be a little rich, but she runs great at all throttle settings. I'm not sure if I...
Forum: General Interest 12-17-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By Bayou Sailor
KISS

I just wanted to drop a quick note about keeping it simple. Down here in south Louisiana, we pretty much sail all year. Well, this summer Margarita started and ran about as good as you could ask...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Thanks Dave

After a long inspection yesterday (2 or 3 beers worth), I could not find any leaks. I checked everywhere, so what you are saying makes perfect sense. In fact my thought was that the pump was...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Electric fuel pump pressure

Margarita has had an electric fuel pump since I bought her. If memory serves me correct, when I first rebuilt the carb and got her running, when I turn on the pump you could hear it pump a few times...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-28-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Fuel leaked into bilge - How to get rid of smell???

Hi Guys, If you remember a few weeks ago I removed my carb to clean it. Well, I apparently did not tighten the bowl drain plug tightly enough and over the next couple of weeks, it was apparently...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-07-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Running like brand new!

Thanks Dave. I pulled the carb, cleaned, reinstalled. I did not have a gasket set, but they looked good. I will order a set this week to have for future use.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-06-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Runs on choke only

Hey guys,
Margarita has been running great for the past year or so, but I just recently ran into a problem. First she would not start, so I removed the drain plug on the bowl and flushed it out...
Forum: Electrical 05-16-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,004
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Hey Joe, just out of curiosity, could the fact...

Hey Joe,
just out of curiosity, could the fact that I am still running points and not electronic ignition be causing the problem?
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-11-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Inquiring Minds

Well, I am getting ready to install my newly rebuilt starter with the new solenoid. Now, how I got to this point.... The original solenoid that I received from MM was not the correct solenoid. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-07-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Hey Dave, The engine was running fine. After I...

Hey Dave,
The engine was running fine. After I turned it off, the engine has not cranked at all, so no chance of water in it. I also turned the engine by hand thinking the starter may be locked in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-07-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
SUM TING WONG!!

Hey guys, received my new solenoid from MM quickly. I installed it this weekend and I have a problem. When I hit the starter button, nothing. I checked the button and it is good. I have 13v at...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-30-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Good news, bad news

Well, the good news is that the removal and cleaning of the solenoid was pretty straight forward. The bad news is that I apparently moved the top a little bit in the wrong direction and broke the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-30-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Thanks JC. I will head over to the marina this...

Thanks JC. I will head over to the marina this morning and clean her up. I will order a new one from Don this week! Have a great Sunday and God Bless!
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-29-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Starter solenoid?

OK guys, it's been cold down here on the bayou. Got down into the 30's last night. Went to Margarita this morning planning to race today. Now for the last year my A4 has not given me an ounce of...
Forum: General Interest 08-13-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,004
Posted By Bayou Sailor
You are absolutely correct Jo. I even mentioned...

You are absolutely correct Jo. I even mentioned to a buddy the other day that an A4 is not for young folks. Most of them can barely put gas in a car. My 15 year old included (I know, I'm a failure...
Forum: General Interest 08-13-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,004
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Awesome

Hey Mo,
I like hearing that. As most of you know I've had Margarita almost a year now and have done a good bit of maintenance on the engine. When I got the boat a bunch of my friends told me that...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,708
Posted By Bayou Sailor
I have had a similar issue. If your original...

I have had a similar issue. If your original prop was replaced with a larger or if it went from a 2 blade to a 3 blade it will reduce your max RPM somewhat. That combined with a dirty prop can...
Forum: Electrical 06-14-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By Bayou Sailor
That's pretty much what I figured. Thanks Ed.

That's pretty much what I figured. Thanks Ed.
Forum: Electrical 06-14-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Replacing Battery

Hey Guys, I am going to replace Margarita's batteries soon. She has one start and one house. They are both automotive type 24's. I am going to replace them with AGM's. Of the two that I am...
Forum: Electrical 05-10-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,004
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Hey Joe, I purchased a similar tach for...

Hey Joe,
I purchased a similar tach for Margarita. There are times (maybe 50%) that it reads correctly, and times it wanders all over the place. I know absolutely nothing about resistors and...
Forum: General Interest 04-26-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Well guys, we picked up Margarita this weekend. ...

Well guys, we picked up Margarita this weekend. Motored for over 5 hours straight. No issues at all except that the engine quit 4 times. The geniuses at Cal boats put the push-pull ignition switch...
Forum: General Interest 04-14-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Thanks Antibes, but I have a strict policy on my...

Thanks Antibes, but I have a strict policy on my boat. I only drink beer when I'm by myself or with somebody :)
Forum: General Interest 04-09-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Extended motoring

Hey guys, I have a bit of a situation. Margarita is in New Orleans getting a bottom job etc. Without getting into too much detail, the work is done and she's ready to go. The problem is that the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-11-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By Bayou Sailor
Does size really matter?

Hey guys,
I finally got Margarita hauled and blocked for a bottom job. If you remember I have not been able to get to full RPM's (around 2000) but everything else was fine. I can motor at 6 - 8...
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