Forum: Troubleshooting
07-26-2010, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 4
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The engine was cranked a lot. Also no...
The engine was cranked a lot. Also no anti-siphon valve. The boat has the original copper water jacket exhaust.
I sounds like the only place the water could enter was through the exhaust as I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2010, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 4
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Water in cylinders and no compression
I just had a water leak in my boat which took on a lot of water and flooded the engine. After pumping the water out of the boat, I had the engine pumped and electrics and carb replaced. All looked...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-07-2009, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,406
Winterizing Question
A dumb question. Boat is on the hard. Engine wouldn't start. Can I draw antifreeze into the FWC system with just the starter?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-19-2009, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,159
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-05-2009, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,159
Oscillating Engine Speed
I started up my 1971 A4 (late model) today. She started up instantly with only a little choke. Last year I had a problem where the idle was so slow the engine would stall. I adjusted the idle screw...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-05-2009, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Heat Exchanger Rebuild and Success!
Hopefully this is my final post on repairing the freeze damage in my cooling system.
I received the parts for the heat exchanger from Moyer Marine. An end plate for the bottom of the exchanger...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-09-2009, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
My main concern is to flush ot the sludge, so I...
My main concern is to flush ot the sludge, so I will likely just hook up to a garden hose and flush with water. I haven't completely disassembled it, so when I remove the end caps, I'll check the ...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-08-2009, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Heat Exchanger Leak - Repair Update
Just an update on my progress. I decided to replace the end plate on the Monitor heat exchanger unit which was the source of the leak. I contacted Monitor by email and got some helpful advice that I...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-08-2009, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,585
Choke Use
Baltimore Sailor
I just read through the thread and especially on use of the choke on starting. First, I note that after starting, you left the choke on for some time. Just based on my...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-31-2009, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
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Forum: Cooling System
05-31-2009, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Leak from winter freeze
I finally got around to working on the engine yesterday - finding the leak from the unintentional freeze that happened last November. I squeezed myself into the starboard locker so I could see much...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-12-2009, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,563
Number of screws?
I just noticed in your post you said you had 5 screws left (a total of 6 with the lost one?). If so, you don't have the Oberdorfer pump as that has 4 screws on the cover plate. If there are 6...
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Forum: Cooling System
02-27-2009, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
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Forum: Cooling System
02-24-2009, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
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Forum: Cooling System
02-23-2009, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Sorry for the lack of information. I have to...
Sorry for the lack of information. I have to admit, I am not 100% sure where the antifreeze was coming from. It was dark, cold, windy and a very tight space behind the water pumps. I suspect it was...
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Forum: Cooling System
02-23-2009, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Winter Freeze Damage
I was taken by surprise after haul out by unusually early and very cold freezing weather (don't remember it being that cold right after haul out before). I put a heater in the engine compartment to...
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Forum: General Interest
08-08-2008, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,321
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-29-2008, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,077
CDI - Performance Propellers
Has anyone installed the PerfectPitch propeller by CDI - Performance Propellers? How does its performance compare to other props. I have the OEM two blade prop and am looking for an alternative.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-29-2008, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,571
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-28-2008, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,571
Idle adjustment...
Reading the post and replies about the idle adjustment was timely as I had a problem with loss of power when I reduced the throttle and had no idle. I adjusted the idle screw on the carb as per the...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-23-2008, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,813
Thanks Kurt. I have had no experience with...
Thanks Kurt. I have had no experience with gaskets, so I will take what advice I get. My concern was that the paper gasket might wick coolant out and leak rather than seal. If that is not the...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-17-2008, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,813
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Forum: Cooling System
06-17-2008, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,813
Water Pump Gasket Sealant
Sorry if this is a basic question - I searched the archives but didn't find the exact answer. I am changing my impeller and reinstalling the back plate. Should I use a gasket sealer. I saw...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-09-2008, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,877
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Forum: Cooling System
06-09-2008, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,877
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