Forum: General Interest
03-27-2022, 02:16 PM
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Thank you to both Al and Neil. This is great...
Thank you to both Al and Neil. This is great news, and one day when I eventually do this, it should save a bit of the labour cost, especially if I chicken out and get a shop to do the work ,...
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Forum: General Interest
03-26-2022, 07:01 PM
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Forum: General Interest
01-17-2022, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: General Interest
01-17-2022, 01:05 PM
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Forum: General Interest
01-17-2022, 11:16 AM
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Non starter.
Well, we couldn't get more than a click from the solenoid and the batteries are good, but 6-7 years old. I got my marina mechanic onto it and they have removed the starter and are requesting...
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Forum: General Interest
01-23-2021, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,844
Thanks for a great explanation
Thanks rodnsky for this very well detailed procedure.
I will use this method as soon as I can get through the border one day - hopefully before this summer.
I am beginning to tire of the people...
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Forum: General Interest
01-22-2021, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 16
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Thanks Sam.
I always turn the fuel supply...
Thanks Sam.
I always turn the fuel supply off and let the fuel run out until the engine dies, and we had just changed the oil within 1 hour of shut down. The tank was maybe half full 6 gallons. ...
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Forum: General Interest
01-22-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: General Interest
01-22-2021, 01:58 PM
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-01-2020, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-31-2020, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
one last question - Sorry
As I have an oil filter on my A4 should I be using only non-detergent oil in the engine or does it matter either way?
I.e. If I use a HD High detergent oil, does this prematurely clog my inline...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-31-2020, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Final decision on what oil to use.
Despite the thought that up to a 40wt oil should do no harm to my A4 I have decided to stick with the straight 30 wt oil regardless of the cost.
My engine is probably 1972 - same year as the boat...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-26-2020, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Now it all makes sense
Thanks for this very enlightening information. So ambient temperature dictates the thickness of a multigade oil at startup. I am thinking about Rotella T4 15/40 or would 30 weight still be a safer...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-26-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
choosing the right oil
had a conversation with our marina shop parts clerk who is a retired chief engineer (unlimited) He told me exactly what sam has said regarding the film thickness of the heavier oils which clings to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-20-2020, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Thank you Neil
Do you think I can use the 5/30 wt. oil to do a flush before adding the final 30wt oil choice per Don's advice. Which brand do you use ?
Always trusted your knowledge - never gone wrong !
A...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-20-2020, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Thanks for all the replies but.........
Thanks Neil,
Perhaps I was unclear in my original post so no apologies are necessary.
Now that Neil has posted again I am wondering IF it might be a good idea to keep the 5/30 wt. oil and use...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-20-2020, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Thanks for all the replies but.........
All I really wanted to know was - Can I put 5/30 wt oil in my A4 or should I take it back to the store.
I appreciate all the replies, but I got way more information than I asked for.
I remember...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-20-2020, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,460
Best oil to use ?
I heard from an owner that he uses 15/40 rotella and have Also heard that 40 weight oil can clog the oil passages. Can we use 40 weight oil safely in an A4 or should I stick to some other multi...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-19-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 27
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will it do any harm using 5/30 oil in my A-4
Hi Folks,
Just stopped by Costco today and picked up some 5/30 wt. oil.
Noticed on the survey results from a while back that nobody is using this oil.
I live in Vancouver, Canada and am...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
08-20-2019, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,790
apologies
Just got an email from the list today from a member who found this thread re. how to take the play out of a loose propeller shaft. it looks like I forgot to reply to all who gave me good advice some...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-10-2017, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,790
Have not been to the boat yet - but it will be...
Have not been to the boat yet - but it will be soon. You have explained this beautifully and from memory I think I can do this easily as The shaft will not fall out of the tube as the 2 zincs will...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-07-2017, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,790
Al,
I assume there should be no longitudinal...
Al,
I assume there should be no longitudinal play in the shaft on the output end of the v-drive.
I will be back down there to check on this tomorrow.
Looks like I might have to pay for another...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-05-2017, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,790
Spring problems re. drive and prop shaft
Hi All,
Haven't posted for a while so here goes.
Yesterday I had the Columbia 30 (1972) pulled out for a quick powerwash and underbody inspection. On the way to the lift following a good warm up...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
12-13-2016, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,070
Clogged jets in carb
Thanks all for the replies to this issue. This is a fairly old post but always worth revisiting.
Thanks Halcyon S for this latest reply - worth looking into some tools to help make the jet...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-23-2016, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,070
Disaster bites me again
Thanks both for these replies - guess I saw that coming. I will remove the idle jet and begin replacing the components Neil refers to. The tank itself is not the original one which is below the...
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