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Forum: General Maintenance 05-30-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By yeahjohn
Neil. What are you doing tomorrow 😅 Thanks for...

Neil. What are you doing tomorrow 😅 Thanks for the tips. I honestly feel like I did all of this which makes it more frustrating. So there is no really bad temporary fix? Like putting permatex all...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-29-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By yeahjohn
Dave. We used permatex from Moyer and...

Dave.

We used permatex from Moyer and loctite from Moyer. We installed the studs with the loctite. Let sit for a few days. They are were solid. Then put permatex on both sides of the water jacket...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-28-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By yeahjohn
New Water Jacket Bolts Leak!!!

We recently installed the Moyer marine water jacket with the bolt kit. We had one bolt leaking so we added more sealer around the bolt. Now
We have 3 leaking bolts! What’s the trick to getting the...
Forum: Fuel System 05-28-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By yeahjohn
So… if you put the gasket on backwards the motor...

So… if you put the gasket on backwards the motor will not run. And gas will go everywhere.

I flipped the gasket so it matched up with the carb outline (imagine that) and it worked perfect! Engine...
Forum: Fuel System 05-28-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By yeahjohn
What’s the easiest way to check for spark? Pull...

What’s the easiest way to check for spark? Pull the plug and let it ark on the block?

Also drumroll please… after spraying myself in the face with carb cleaner I must have been delusional. Put...
Forum: Fuel System 05-27-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By yeahjohn
Thanks! I quickly cleaned up gas and actually...

Thanks! I quickly cleaned up gas and actually just pulled the carb and headed home. Trying to figure out what’s going on, at this point I am just frustrated that a carb clean didn’t fix the issue....
Forum: Fuel System 05-27-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By yeahjohn
Carburetor Issue!

Hi Friends.

It’s been a while! My trusty A4 has just been chugging along. Then the water jacket developed a hole. After a simple patch job with JB Weld it started to leak a lot more! So we...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-18-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,280
Posted By yeahjohn
I am highly interested! Message me the details....

I am highly interested! Message me the details. And the martec is off my cat 30 so it should work? I have no specs :/

John
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-16-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,280
Posted By yeahjohn
Want to trade? Martec folding prop for indigo 3 blade?

Want to trade? Martec folding prop for indigo 3 blade? I’m done racing. If I ever start racing again it probably won’t be Catalina 30’s. Anyone want to trade props? Or sell a used indigo? Thanks!
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-16-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By yeahjohn
Follow up post of shame... Problem solved....

Follow up post of shame...

Problem solved. Prop had build up on it. Apparently the diver hadn’t been cleaning the prop. I now have a new diver!

Now we have tons of power and the engine is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-16-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By yeahjohn
Thanks guys! -ran the same with flame arrestor...

Thanks guys!
-ran the same with flame arrestor on or off
-choke is open. Closing it kills the engine
-new packing very lose and dripping
-ran with fuel fill open and closed
-new plugs
-exhaust...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-15-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By yeahjohn
Hey Dave! No clue on fuel pressure. I took off...

Hey Dave! No clue on fuel pressure. I took off house and it’s pumping out gas as normal. Also the problem happened before I cleaned carb and filters. Thanks for the quick response!


John
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-15-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By yeahjohn
Lack of RPM’s in Gear (with video)

Hey friends.

I’m back after some time. It has been a good run of three years with limited issues. That ended. Everything had been working great. We sail twice a week with no issues. Last month we...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-24-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,756
Posted By yeahjohn
Thanks for the words guys. I was thinking I...

Thanks for the words guys. I was thinking I didn't want to add a quart of mmo to 4 quarts of oil and make a bigger issue than I already have, Ill remove a quart of Oil than add a quart of MMO and do...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-23-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,756
Posted By yeahjohn
I am trying to increase the overall performance...

I am trying to increase the overall performance of my engine. I really am hoping to up the compression clearing up any possible build up. I have not been running MMO in the gas and have treated the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-22-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,756
Posted By yeahjohn
Mixing MMO in oil?

I was thinking about mixing some MMO in my oil before my oil change and tune up I am doing this week. Do I simply add a quart off MMO to the oil or does it have to be added to the crankcase and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-18-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,220
Posted By yeahjohn
I have a Catalina 30, and I have low compression....

I have a Catalina 30, and I have low compression. Around 70psi on all four. I can max out at 1500rpm with my martec folding prop, that pushes me 4.5kts to 5kts. My engine has needed an overhaul but I...
Forum: Cooling System 08-12-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,678
Posted By yeahjohn
Are you positive your water pump is functioning?

Are you positive your water pump is functioning?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-10-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,228
Posted By yeahjohn
Stuffing box to tight!

Just a reminder not to panic and check for the obvious. I have used my engine three times a week for the last year or so trouble free. A few oil changes and that's it.

Yesterday after sailing all...
Forum: Ignition System 03-23-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By yeahjohn
I find this very interesting. What are the plug...

I find this very interesting. What are the plug gap differences? Do you do yourself a disservice by not setting the plug gap? I always check my plugs before I put them in but I never put that much...
Forum: Fuel System 02-24-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,762
Posted By yeahjohn
I pumped 20 gallons out with a priming bulb and...

I pumped 20 gallons out with a priming bulb and fuel hose... it took me 30 minutes but really wasn't that bad, and it was cheap. Just a thought. By the time you screw around with your contraption...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-17-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,846
Posted By yeahjohn
I'll try 20 and see what happens. Thanks! I had...

I'll try 20 and see what happens. Thanks! I had similar thoughts.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-17-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,846
Posted By yeahjohn
Ugh! So I have been chasing down problem after...

Ugh! So I have been chasing down problem after problem with this exhaust rebuild. After replacing all exhaust and muffler the exhaust hose ended up having a hole in it as well. Replaced the exhaust...
Forum: General Interest 01-09-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,481
Posted By yeahjohn
California!

I hope winter is going well for everyone. Today's forcast in Dana Point was 80 with a 100% chance of dolphins.
Forum: Cooling System 12-17-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,424
Posted By yeahjohn
I went with the standard Oberdorfer 202M7 pump...

I went with the standard Oberdorfer 202M7 pump because I was in a pinch but would suggest the moyer pump. If you really want to give the rebuild a shot, buy a new pump, and rebuild the old one as a...
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