Forum: Cooling System
11-03-2020, 12:15 PM
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Forum: Cooling System
10-12-2020, 06:26 PM
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Forum: Cooling System
10-10-2020, 08:25 PM
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Thx Edward! Here’s a video from the reverse...
Thx Edward! Here’s a video from the reverse position, looking from the back of the pump:
https://youtu.be/tJe3F4vaC7I
Leak definitely seems to be coming from the ‘weeping hole’, rather then the...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-10-2020, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-10-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
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Forum: Cooling System
10-10-2020, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Fresh water pump leaking
After noticing my coolant was low, I topped it up and then started the engine and looked at the fresh water pump and noticed it was leaking. Here’s a video of the leak:
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-07-2020, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-06-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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output coupling key length?
I recently received 3 keys with a new output coupling from Moyer Marine. Two are shorter and one is longer. Does anyone know what the correct length should be?
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-06-2020, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-06-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 6
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Thanks Peter. I've watched that video and have...
Thanks Peter. I've watched that video and have been using it for doing most of this job.
However, it doesn't show how to change the actual thrust bearing. He says it's a robust part of the A4 and...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-06-2020, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Replacing rear thrust bearing
I spoke with Don and he sent me a replacement rear thrust bearing which I’m trying to install.
How do I remove the old bearing from the rear thrust bearing flange and install the new one?
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Forum: Cooling System
05-14-2020, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Thanks Ron.
I do not have a diverter valve...
Thanks Ron.
I do not have a diverter valve on the coolant line into the thermostat housing.
The block is approx 15 degrees cooler then the head. I didn't shoot the exhaust housing, but it has...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-13-2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
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Forum: Cooling System
04-24-2020, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
I just went for a cruise testing the engine...
I just went for a cruise testing the engine temperature with the heat gun at 30 mins of 5 kts. The engine temperature didn’t get above 170F, but the gauge was 15-40F higher.
I’ll put in a 150F...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-23-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Thanks for the support everyone! I also spoke...
Thanks for the support everyone! I also spoke with Ken at Moyer Marine and he was so patient and supportive in helping me understand these issues and how best to move forward.
It looks like the...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-22-2020, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
I borrowed a heat gun and did a test on the...
I borrowed a heat gun and did a test on the warmed up low idle engine in the two spots in the picture below (under the green thermostat housing cover). 135F and 110F.
I’ve also attached a pic of...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-22-2020, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Update
I took the end cap off the heat...
Update
I took the end cap off the heat exchanger and took a picture of the inside. Looks all clear (see pic below).
I also took the hose off the heat exchanger that was coming from the exhaust...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-21-2020, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Wow, thanks everyone.
A few more questions...
Wow, thanks everyone.
A few more questions and thoughts:
1) I'm going to start with removing the hose (marked in purple above). Do I just need to turn the engine over to see if anything comes...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-21-2020, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Thank you both for getting back to me. I'm...
Thank you both for getting back to me. I'm excited to learn more about the engine and appreciate your teachings.
I took it out again today to try to get a better handle on what was going on.
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Forum: Cooling System
04-20-2020, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
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Forum: Cooling System
04-20-2020, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Thanks for getting back to me! It's so great to...
Thanks for getting back to me! It's so great to have knowledgeable folks willing to help. When I bought the boat the surveyor asked me, "Do you have a job?". I said "Yes!" and then he said, "Great,...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-19-2020, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Overheating Issue
Hi Everyone, I’ve learned a lot reading other threads and hugely appreciate your willingness to share knowledge and support each other.
I have a 1973 Ericson Mk II with an atomic 4 that is new to...
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