Forum: Announcements
07-19-2011, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,796
Farewell, it's been great!
Dear friends,
After 4 years of great fun and learning the innards of the A-4 (as far as valve spring replacement in boat with head on working upside down), it is time for me to move on.
I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-04-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,382
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Forum: General Interest
07-04-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,893
A4 Speed Record- 60 miles in 6 hrs
I just got back from a really fun trip.
Took the boat up from Palo Alto/Redwood City to Saulsalito then the next day up to Benicia, which is located about 3 miles up the Sacramento River, in the...
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Forum: Polls
06-16-2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 24,165
Yes!
I was really apprehensive about tapping new threads into the engine block for new manifold studs. The old bolts had stripped the threads in the block.
I found it to be easy (soft metal on the...
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Forum: General Interest
05-25-2011, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,506
Can be done
Hi Mike,
I have a Garmin transducer installed in my Catalina 27.
The location is below the holding tank (other side of the head partition).
Just use silicone caulk and it works fine.
I...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-17-2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,565
Vented Riser- anti-siphon device
Well it finally arrived from Forespar.com
Below is a photo of my hot water hose before the change. Not much height in that loop.
Then a couple of photos showing the new installation. An...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-17-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,775
Oil Pressure Adjust
Shawn,
Would like to hear back your experience with OP adjustment(s).
-Rick
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,975
Leaky Rear Seal
Hi Dave,
I too have a leaky rear seal.
I have a small plastic deli pint container below it to catch drips, and I even rigged up a similar plastic "spray guard" to catch the centrifugal...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-16-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,151
Air Leak
One way that you can detect an air leak at the flange gasket is to look at your idle speed.
If the idle goes at ~1000+ then you have an air leak (like a slightly open throttle).
-Rick
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Forum: Electrical
05-16-2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,226
Float
Gonna test it today!
-Rick
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-16-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,775
Yes, while running
Hi Shawn,
YES, the coolest thing about the Indigo regulator is that you can (and should!) adjust it while the engine is running.
You can tweak it to your heart's desire and barely a drop of oil...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-16-2011, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,775
Dial in oil pressure
One "feature" I noticed on dialing-in the oil pressure.
The oil pressure is regulated by TWO allen set screws. The first one sets the initial setting and the second one secures it in place.
...
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Forum: Electrical
05-16-2011, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,226
Ignition Key Breakage Preventer
Problem: After 4 years, for a second time, my ignition key broke off in the ignition lock cylinder.
It is located in the cockpit where it is subject to getting hit by people's shoes during busy...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-12-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Flapper Valve
Here is the newly fabricated flapper valve.
Pretty slick for almost no money!
-Rick
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Forum: Cooling System
05-12-2011, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Thanks Ed!
Thanks Ed for that explanation! Very clear.
-Rick
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Forum: Cooling System
05-12-2011, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Rubber Flap
Great minds think alike!
I have some rubber sheet material (1/8"), with two plys of nylon fabric impregnated.
This material is found at my local hardware store, and is called "diaphram rubber...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2011, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Anti-Siphon
Great, thanks Dave N. How do you reach/access your ball/valve?
Also:
What exactly is the siphon that the anti-siphon prevents?
I've been trying to picture it, but I don't understand.
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2011, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Thanks
Thanks Neil!
Yes, parts ordered!
Better chill on my speed sailing for a few days...
-Rick
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2011, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Replies
Shawn- Excellent! I'll get an anti-siphon loop right away. And the flap, I've seen people install a white plastic/rubber flap on the outside- will do that too.
Neil- Yes, you are correct, my...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2011, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
More info
(The photo with Spinnaker was just for entertainment)
Both of these floods occurred without spinnaker.
When I get 2 or more people in my Cat27 cockpit, the stern drops and the exhaust is below...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-11-2011, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Good answers!
Thanks all.
Engine is turned off while still in gear.
I do not have an anti-siphon valve on the hot water hose to the exhaust pipe.
Could someone show me what that looks like? Where to get?...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-10-2011, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
While Sailing: Forward or Neutral Gear?
Ok, here's the problem.
Last two times out sailing we were really jamming, full tilt heel, max speed, surfing down waves, etc.
My transmission was in forward gear the whole time.
When I went...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-09-2011, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,738
Jamestown distributors
Jamestown Distributors.
Fairly cheap ($12?).
Good stuff. A square rope of gortex/carbon fiber.
-Rick
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-09-2011, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,738
Packing
Hi Edward,
I have "heard" that the moldable packing stuff is no good (as you are observing).
I recommend this stuff (see photo). I'll running both cool and "dry".
You can change it in the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-09-2011, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,106
Easy solution
I have been very happy with my easy fix for this:
1) Spend $20 on Amazon.com and buy this item (see photo).
2) Add the "T" fitting after the fuel pump and polishing filter, before the carb.
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