Forum: Troubleshooting
12-05-2023, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,303
Electronic Ignition woes
Evening all,
As requested by Shawn, I checked voltage readings at the requested points and all came in around 13.4 volts. I don't have an ammeter. I dumped it in favor of a simple voltage gauge in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-01-2023, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,303
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-18-2023, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 14,303
Electronic Ignition woes
I had this same issue when I converted my A4 from points/condenser to a Pertronics Electronic Ignition like that shown in OP's picture. I had intermittent shut downs happening and it about drove me...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-13-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,705
Coils & Pertronix EI
My upgrade to electronic ignition gave me all sorts of trouble with engine shutdowns by trying to keep cost down with a cheap auto parts store coil. All those problems ended when I bought Don's coil...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
05-28-2021, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 914
A4 Parts to a Good Home
Hi Afourians! I acquired a short block a few years ago and dismantled it for future rebuild it but never got around to it. I have a block, crank, cam shaft, pistons, rods, oil pan etc., that I would...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-29-2018, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Attached is a picture of my thermostat, taken...
Attached is a picture of my thermostat, taken within a minute of when I plucked it out of the pot while it was being tested. I can't recall the temperature of the water at the time, probably 200 or...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-29-2018, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
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Forum: Overhaul
01-25-2018, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Thanks Neil, I agree that the open RWC system...
Thanks Neil, I agree that the open RWC system needs very little pressure to confirm no leaks. One thing I did learn during this process is that even a tiny bit of gasket or even glue on flange face...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-24-2018, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Good advice, thanks Shawn. I actually had...
Good advice, thanks Shawn. I actually had destroyed my backup gasket by the time I had discovered the problem with the second stud. Like you said, we'll see if it leaks when I start it up, probably...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-23-2018, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Hi Jerry & Shawn,
Thanks for the pictures....
Hi Jerry & Shawn,
Thanks for the pictures. Nice to see I am not the only one with this headache and how you and others have gotten over it.
As it turned out, I kicked my backside all day...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-21-2018, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Hi all!
Well the update is that the one...
Hi all!
Well the update is that the one threaded hole where I got sloppy, pulled out when I tried to torque it down. Not too surprising, but disappointing. After much pondering and a couple beers...
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Forum: Introductions
01-19-2018, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,818
Hi Neil, When I bought the boat, it was at...
Hi Neil, When I bought the boat, it was at Cabrillo Marina. When I went to register with the harbor master as the new tenant for the slip, they raised the rent 25% above what the PO was paying. So as...
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Forum: Introductions
01-18-2018, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,818
Hi Afourians!
Day one of sail boat ownership, I came to find out I had a hole in my head, literally. I have never really introduced myself to the crowd even though I have benefited tremendously from the wisdom...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-18-2018, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Hi Shawn, Thanks for the advice and the pic of...
Hi Shawn, Thanks for the advice and the pic of the aft drain hole with the 1/4" nipple. Like yours, my drain pipe broke off when I was setting up a flush system years ago. Cleaning up the threads...
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Forum: Overhaul
01-17-2018, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
My water jacket story
Hi Neil and Shawn, I decided on SS studs rather than mild steel or grade 8 studs or bolts. I know there is disagreement on this board about it, but it seems like galvanic corrosion should be minimal....
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Forum: Overhaul
01-16-2018, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Water Jacket Clean Out Project
Hi All! Been a prolific consumer of the wisdom provided in this forum for years now and figured you all might like to know how I conquered a nightmare.
For years I have eyed my water jacket cover...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-05-2017, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,462
Update Accessory Drive
Thanks voyager. When I pull mine out to switch out the accessory drive, I will investigate further. Joe, I am very interested in your spare. I've tried sending you several PMs including just now,...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-04-2017, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,462
Update: Accessory Drive/Distributor
My boat seems to be making the noise at all RPMs whether in gear or out. I serviced the stuffing box a while back when I replaced the rear main seal and did just check it and it's running cool and...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-03-2017, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,462
Hi All,
The update is that the racket...
Hi All,
The update is that the racket continued even after the belt was removed. :( Before I removed it though I pressed a stick against the belt while running and it made no difference in the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-28-2017, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,462
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2017, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,462
Screeching Noises
I am having a similar situation where I recently pulled and rebuilt a leaking water pump and while I was in there, pulled the distributor, starter and alternator so I could clean it up and paint the...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-05-2015, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,362
I just installed a split coupling on my shaft...
I just installed a split coupling on my shaft while it was in the boat and it fit like a glove, no need to press it on. I did have to shave down the key just a bit with a file to get it to where it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-02-2015, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,903
My two cents, the opinions above regarding...
My two cents, the opinions above regarding grounds are correct. I have been searching for an answer to this very problem for several months now and just found my solution last weekend. I have the...
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Forum: Electrical
05-01-2015, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 11,996
Thanks again Jeff, Neil and Hanley for the...
Thanks again Jeff, Neil and Hanley for the helpful advice. I am learning new skills every time I dive into one of these systems. I will leave the voltage where it is for now and do some further...
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Forum: Electrical
05-01-2015, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 11,996
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