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Forum: Fuel System 12-03-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Clucas
When you did your rebuild, did you replace the...

When you did your rebuild, did you replace the check valves?
I had a fuel issue some years ago where the check valves were not functioning properly -- one was stuck and not opening properly -- a...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 10-23-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,648
Posted By Clucas
See...

See https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atomic-4-engine-/274048123314?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10. This one is in Cuttingsville, VT. $3000 or best offer. Don't know anything about it but it's a little...
Forum: The Wish List 10-21-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,142
Posted By Clucas
The last items on my winterizing procedure...

The last items on my winterizing procedure include draining the main passage and emptying the sediment bowl on the fuel pump (mechanical). I do both with a plastic deli container. The flexible...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-03-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,426
Posted By Clucas
Warning - don't crank the engine for excessive...

Warning - don't crank the engine for excessive amounts of time with the raw water valve open. Doing so risks introducing water in places you don't want it.

Check your dipstick -- if the oil is...
Forum: Fuel System 08-26-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,908
Posted By Clucas
Thanks, Jerry. Had a conversation with Ken...

Thanks, Jerry. Had a conversation with Ken earlier today. This arm is part of the throttle control in the cockpit, not on the engine. MMI does not carry it. Checking with some local small...
Forum: Fuel System 08-26-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,908
Posted By Clucas
Throttle lever arm replacement?

Looking for a replacement for a throttle lever arm which connects to the throttle cable. Throttle lever shaft looks like 1/2" and lever arm is 4" long end-to-end. Cast aluminum... really?? This...
Forum: Cooling System 06-01-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,866
Posted By Clucas
All good questions, Neil. I believe the clog...

All good questions, Neil. I believe the clog came from a 'rusticle', as you called it. I am moored in a clean harbor in Long Island Sound in about 18' of water. I removed the water jacket side...
Forum: Cooling System 05-31-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,866
Posted By Clucas
A first for me -- as noted above, I change the...

A first for me -- as noted above, I change the impeller every year as cheap insurance and did an acid flush last fall before winterizing. The blockage could fit on my fingertip (I tried to pull it...
Forum: Cooling System 05-31-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,279
Posted By Clucas
A4 humor...

Funny (and true) story...

Had a temporary blockage in my cooling system, leaving me sounding like a Harley and running hot if running for more than a couple of minutes.

Left the mooring...
Forum: Cooling System 05-31-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,866
Posted By Clucas
Problem solved :)

Problem solved! Clog at the water entry to the exhaust hot section. Put my favorite marine specialty tool to work - coat hanger wire. Fixed! :)
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Forum: Cooling System 05-30-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,866
Posted By Clucas
Worth a shot trying one of my tried-and-true...

Worth a shot trying one of my tried-and-true spares to see if it makes a difference.


Yeah -- want to check the flow here. I figure if it's bad, I can open up the water jacket side plate and...
Forum: Cooling System 05-30-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,866
Posted By Clucas
Cooling system blockage - Best approach?

Having a major cooling system headache with my late model raw-water cooled A4... Engine starts and runs fine but no cooling water is coming out the exhaust. Had water coming out the exhaust when...
Forum: General Interest 08-28-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,093
Posted By Clucas
Good idea. Since the mast and the base are both...

Good idea. Since the mast and the base are both aluminum, I don't know whether heat would help (if they were dis-similar metals, then yes). That said, could try a propane torch and applying a...
Forum: Pearson 08-20-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,126
Posted By Clucas
Two choices... someone's either going up the...

Two choices... someone's either going up the mast, or consider dropping the mast and use it as an opportunity to have a full rigging inspection performed, including standing rigging,...
Forum: Reversing Gear 08-18-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,298
Posted By Clucas
It doesn't take much growth to cause the prop to...

It doesn't take much growth to cause the prop to cavitate and lose effectiveness. A couple barnacles could do it -- doesn't have to look like The Great Barrier Reef. A little growth or a couple...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,105
Posted By Clucas
Following.

Following.
Forum: Fuel System 07-03-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,939
Posted By Clucas
Someone may tell me I'm wrong, but yeah, I...

Someone may tell me I'm wrong, but yeah, I suspect you need to take the carb apart and give it a thorough cleaning. With fuel sitting in it all winter, I imagine some of the smaller passages are...
Forum: Fuel System 07-03-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,939
Posted By Clucas
Please clarify -- are you getting higher rpms in...

Please clarify -- are you getting higher rpms in gear, but not speed (as in through the water)? That's most likely a fouled prop. If you're not getting high rpms while in gear, I'm guessing a...
Forum: C&C 06-29-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,289
Posted By Clucas
You need to consider that the headboard on the...

You need to consider that the headboard on the main needs to fit inside of the backstay. Much of that foot and a half is not usable. Having the main hang up on the backstay is going to mess up both...
Forum: Pearson 06-13-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,166
Posted By Clucas
http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/picture.php?albu...

http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=191&pictureid=1932
Enjoy your P30 -- nice boats!
Forum: Pearson 06-13-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,166
Posted By Clucas
Manual is attached here. I have hull #995...

Manual is attached here. I have hull #995 (1977). Great boats.
Forum: Cooling System 06-13-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,281
Posted By Clucas
Yup. That ^^ :)

Yup. That ^^ :)
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-02-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,129
Posted By Clucas
Welcome to the forum! This forum is a tremendous...

Welcome to the forum! This forum is a tremendous resource and there are lots of incredibly smart people here. Not sure I'm one of them, but the following is from first hand experience. :)

A...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-27-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,595
Posted By Clucas
Some people prefer Kroil over PB Blaster, or a...

Some people prefer Kroil over PB Blaster, or a 50/50 homebrew of acetone and ATF (I've never tried it, but some swear by it) -- Google it.

As far as option to plug the hole if you were to break...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-26-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,595
Posted By Clucas
That valve shows quite a bit of corrosion and the...

That valve shows quite a bit of corrosion and the thru-hull and backing plate shows evidence of leaking. If it were me, I'd replace as soon as practical. I wouldn't attempt to unplug it without a...
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