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Forum: Cooling System 11-03-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By MarkVon
Thanks for the support everyone! The rebuild...

Thanks for the support everyone!

The rebuild kit from Moyer Marine arrived yesterday and I installed it last night. Pretty straight forward (apart from awkward access) thanks to MMI's...
Forum: Cooling System 10-12-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By MarkVon
Thanks everyone! I’ve ordered a pump rebuild kit...

Thanks everyone! I’ve ordered a pump rebuild kit from MMI.

I spoke with Ken at MMI and he said I could use the engine for getting in and out of our mooring bay for day sails, but to keep a close...
Forum: Cooling System 10-10-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 10-10-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By MarkVon
I just clamped off the two hoses connected to the...

I just clamped off the two hoses connected to the pump and removed the cover. Cover seems fine. Rubber ring seems fine. There isn’t a gasket though...

I put a small amount of permatex gasket maker...
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-10-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By MarkVon
Thx everyone for the support. My friend helped me...

Thx everyone for the support. My friend helped me hammer it out and put the new one in. He used a round pipe that fit over the old bearing.

He also built a tool for me to the drive shaft coupling...
Forum: Cooling System 10-10-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By MarkVon
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
Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
Posted By MarkVon
Thx Don! You guys have great service, especially...

Thx Don! You guys have great service, especially for people like me who are just learning the A4. I spoke with Ken today and he confirmed this as well. :)
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-06-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
Posted By MarkVon
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?
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-06-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By MarkVon
Thx Bill. I've read those, but none of them share...

Thx Bill. I've read those, but none of them share how to actually remove the thrust bearing from the flange.

My gut instinct says I should bang it out (like I did with the oil seal) and then press...
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-06-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Reversing Gear 10-06-2020, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By MarkVon
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?
...
Forum: Cooling System 05-14-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 05-13-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
I replaced the temperature sender and the gauge....

I replaced the temperature sender and the gauge. The first test I did at lower (not lowest) rpms, sitting on the mooring ball, showed the gauge matching a thermostat gun reading (128) just below the...
Forum: Cooling System 04-24-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 04-23-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 04-22-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 04-22-2020, 02:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 04-21-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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...
Forum: Cooling System 04-21-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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.
...
Forum: Cooling System 04-20-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
Yes, the coolant seems to be topped up. The level...

Yes, the coolant seems to be topped up. The level is at about an inch below the cap.
Forum: Cooling System 04-20-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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,...
Forum: Cooling System 04-19-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By MarkVon
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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