Forum: Cooling System
09-10-2005, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,174
water pump
Don can certainly tell you what pump you have----My post is tout the benefits of the "new" cover with the captive thumb screws----a great idea---and works well. :cool:
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-05-2005, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,110
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Forum: Electrical
06-17-2005, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,287
Not charging
Eric---You might check your voltage at the + terminals of your batteries---with engine running vs. not. The 15.4v you noted might be a bit on the high side--but not to worry. Be sure and check the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-24-2005, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,723
Re: possible failure of oil safety switch
Pls do not ignore the possibility of an intermittant failure of this switch--regardless of oil pressure. At the risk of being cast into purgatory along with burned-up A-4's----they do make these...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-21-2005, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,735
The underwater longshot!
Rare---but possible. Crab pots, old dock lines, barbed wire, coconuts (for those of us in the tropics) and other such nasties have the capability to attach themselves in a very scientific way to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-02-2005, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,201
prop shaft
Our prop shop only uses stainless----unless they are cutting down a used shaft. 316ss is fine----304 or 305ss (the stuff that bleeds) might be out there. There are more expensive shaft mat'ls avail...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-28-2005, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 11,236
12X6 prop
Your local prop shop can cut your 12" down to 10"---for about 35 bucks=_-
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Forum: Cooling System
04-26-2005, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,233
running cool
Temp gauge never goes over 120 F----wired a remote "new" gauge----same. I have not checked the plugs for evidence of cool running. The laying on of hands indicates cool temps near the thermostat...
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
04-06-2005, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,079
Oil change kit
Every year the engine compartment on my C/C 27' gets smaller. Checking the oil was easy---getting the dip-stick back in the hole was impossible unless one used a mirror. The dip-stick extender...
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Forum: Exhaust System
03-13-2005, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,557
Riser
The photo looks very much like the "optional" riser for a Yanmar 4 cly (4JH series). A similar, but smaller and "sleeker" design, is used on Yanmar 1GM, 2GM, and 3GM engines. (While you have it...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-08-2005, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,746
shift cable
My A-4 uses a standard Morse or teleflex control cable---There is no efficient way to lube these guys----good news is that they are inexpensive----bad news is that they are a pain to install. ...
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Forum: Electrical
03-03-2005, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,280
Load test
Another approach to testing the reliability of the batteries: Borrow a load tester from your mechanic friend. When you first hook it up it will tell you the voltage---12.6 (or 13.2) depending on...
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Forum: Cooling System
02-22-2005, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,776
exhaust hose
Just an add on to Don's idea about a crumbling hose restricting flow:
I chased an "unsolvable" over heating problem for weeks---(302 Ford)
Multiple therostats---bypasses----cooling...
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Forum: Fuel System
02-20-2005, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,377
Fuel System stuff
Tks to Don M and his helpful staff my intermittant shut downs have ceased ( Intermittant failure of oil pressure safety switch)
When I got my C/C 27' I was fortunate to get the previous owners...
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Forum: Fuel System
02-04-2005, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,034
Fuel line
Morning Don, et al
After several hours of sitting in the cockpit pondering the cause of my intermittent shutdowns, I observed the following: On my C/C 27' there is a 20 gal fuel tank on the stbd...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-31-2005, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,269
Intermittant shut downs
As we all know these types of shut downs can be very frustrating. I can now report the cause---but pls let me tell the story:
While bring my "new" C/C 27' home (an 80 mile trip along Florida's West...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
01-15-2005, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,153
prop size
A general rule is turn the largest diameter wheel you can-----and still maintain 20% TIP CLEARANCE with the hull or aperature as the case may be. Usually props can be "bent" up to 2" plus or minus...
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Forum: Moyer Marine Pin-Up's
01-11-2005, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,877
Miss Jan
Very nice---indeed! Is that a Yanmar exhaust elbow?
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Forum: Fuel System
12-29-2004, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 13,461
fuel filters
Many of us use racors----which are top quality. If price is an issue---consider your local auto parts store that sells Wix filters. They make a spin-on that meets the micron size for...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-23-2004, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,916
"singing prop"
This is really grasping at straws. I commissioned a new Elco (electric) a few years back---during sea trials there was a noticable , variable pitch, variable amplitude squeal coming from somewhere...
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Forum: Overhaul
12-21-2004, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,816
flanges
Anytime you have to mess with the coupling--it ain't good!
There is a product called PB Blaster--a take off (no pun) on Lquid Wrench---that is good stuff. Comes in a pressurized can---so you hit...
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Forum: General Interest
11-26-2004, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,844
Winter in Florida
I know that many of you are probably iced in by now. We own and operate a marina in Ft Myers. We would like to extend an invitation to all list members. If you arrive here with an A-4 powered...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
11-18-2004, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,787
Stuffing box
I totally agree with the previous posts---with a couple of added thoughts. We old guys like to use flax packing in the gland---but is important to get the right size--even though you can squeeze the...
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Forum: Polls
11-13-2004, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 27,435
How many?
Let me see now----I've got one that works most of the time. One that works none of the time. Ten or twelve boxes of inoperable stuff that I refuse to throw away. Five or six boxes (coolers, cans,...
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Forum: General Interest
11-06-2004, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,689
Moyerisms
As previously noted--Don is going to have to pop down to kinko's to add a chapter--or at least a few pages to the book---once I find the cause of my intermittant shut-downs.
After my first...
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