Forum: General Interest
07-20-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,290
EtOH free
I was under the impression that SHELL V-Power (the high test) was free of ethanol, at least here in Canada?
Am I correct?
Something about Shell selling enough of their regular fuel, to make the...
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Forum: Good Guys
06-04-2007, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,483
New Forum...Great Idea
Hello All!
Just reporting in, after first week long cruise of season #20 with my A-4.
Engine ran smoothly,cleanly,and quietly, on two multi-hour legs (no wind).
These little engines are...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-09-2007, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,524
V-Drive update
Don,
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.
It took approx. 300 mL (10 oz) to fill the unit to mark on dipstick.
I will be keeping a close eye on the level, as it didn't "decay" over 20...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-03-2007, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,524
V-drive oil
Hello folks!
While doing my pre-start/ pre-launch check today, I found the oil level in my V-drive to be below the dipstick?
I can't figure out where it went? No signs of a leak.
I do check...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-03-2007, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,843
V-drive oil
Hello folks!
While doing my pre-start/ pre-launch check today, I found the oil level in my V-drive to be below the dipstick?
I can't figure out where it went? No signs of a leak.
I do check...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-03-2007, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 102,986
Water in oil....hindsight
My water in oil problem, of a couple of years ago, turned out to be one of those failed rotten little 1/4" pipe plugs behind the valves!
Trouble was , I didn't find it until the engine was pulled,...
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Forum: Polls
04-25-2007, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 76,467
Double Standard?
Yes, I agree, a broken bowl (plastic or metal) would be big trouble for sure!! I'm just a bit confused at this "user friendly" version is OK for outboards and not for (more protected) inboard...
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Forum: Polls
04-24-2007, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 76,467
Wrong Racor??
I picked up my Racor today,and it looks great. It has the clear bowl for visual inspection, and a neat little stopcock, to easily & safely drain off junk.
Only one problem: The "blurb" says NOT...
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Forum: Polls
04-24-2007, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 76,467
Racor Installation Questions
1)Does the filter have to be located lower than the fuel tank?
2)I posted a question Re: where to locate a new filter, and the list indicates 6 replys. Not sure how to access these?
Thanks,...
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Forum: Polls
04-21-2007, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 76,467
Pushing My Luck!
Thanks for the promting!...After 20 yrs. of a trouble free fuel system, I've ordered a RACOR as recommended.
It hasn't arrived yet, so I don't have the installation instructions at this time.
...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-01-2007, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 48,967
Exhaust System Check
Hello All;
Thanks Don, et al for the "heads-up" Re: backpressure. While I have replaced the black iron components of my A-4 ('78 C&C 34) system a few years ago, I've not checked downstream of...
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Forum: General Interest
12-20-2006, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,021
Weak Plugs
Don;
Thanks very much for the information RE: casting process. The presence of the plug makes sense now. What doesn't make sense is the choice of material used to make the "hollow" plug!
We...
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Forum: General Interest
12-19-2006, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,021
Water Jacket Plugs
Thanks Don,
Thats exactly where the plug was located.The recessed Allen key hole had corroded right through.
The engine was exactly 25 yrs old as you predicted!
This was the first and only...
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Forum: General Interest
12-18-2006, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,021
Water intrusion
Has anyone ever....
Heard of a "flaw" in a block, being drilled out, tapped, and plugged at the Universal Factory???
Engine re-builder found one, in a previously unopened engine! Located In...
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Forum: General Interest
12-14-2006, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,398
Slow Typist
Hello Bill,
My typing skills are minimal at best.
I am thinking that, if I'm connected for to long, I'll be cut off?
Bill M.
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Forum: General Interest
12-14-2006, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,398
Just a Test
Hi Folks;
Failed twice yesterday, to post a message.
Seem to be getting kicked out as, not being logged in, while top of the message form indicates otherwise??
Bill.
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Forum: General Interest
12-13-2006, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,395
Posting Problem?
Hi Don,
Just tried to post a general interest blurb about a water intrusion problem I had.
Wondering if I have lost message, as I ommitted to click on the "close thread" in Management box,...
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Forum: Moyer Marine Pin-Up's
12-07-2006, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,996
Classic Engine for Classic Car?
Hello Folks;
New guy trying (again) to learn how to post message and pic to board.
I have an Atomic 4 in my 1978 C&C 34, and love it!
Picture shows my "orphan" A-4 , given to me by a friend...
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