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Forum: Announcements 07-19-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,795
Posted By rpowers
Farewell, it's been great!

Dear friends,

After 4 years of great fun and learning the innards of the A-4 (as far as valve spring replacement in boat with head on working upside down), it is time for me to move on.

I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-04-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,381
Posted By rpowers
Carb out, manifold in place

Just need the carb out of the way, manifold can be in place for valve adjustment.

-Rick
Forum: General Interest 07-04-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,893
Posted By rpowers
A4 Speed Record- 60 miles in 6 hrs

I just got back from a really fun trip.

Took the boat up from Palo Alto/Redwood City to Saulsalito then the next day up to Benicia, which is located about 3 miles up the Sacramento River, in the...
Forum: Polls 06-16-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,143
Posted By rpowers
Yes!

I was really apprehensive about tapping new threads into the engine block for new manifold studs. The old bolts had stripped the threads in the block.

I found it to be easy (soft metal on the...
Forum: General Interest 05-25-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,503
Posted By rpowers
Can be done

Hi Mike,

I have a Garmin transducer installed in my Catalina 27.

The location is below the holding tank (other side of the head partition).

Just use silicone caulk and it works fine.

I...
Forum: Cooling System 05-17-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,565
Posted By rpowers
Vented Riser- anti-siphon device

Well it finally arrived from Forespar.com

Below is a photo of my hot water hose before the change. Not much height in that loop.

Then a couple of photos showing the new installation. An...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-17-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,774
Posted By rpowers
Oil Pressure Adjust

Shawn,

Would like to hear back your experience with OP adjustment(s).

-Rick
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-16-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,975
Posted By rpowers
Leaky Rear Seal

Hi Dave,

I too have a leaky rear seal.

I have a small plastic deli pint container below it to catch drips, and I even rigged up a similar plastic "spray guard" to catch the centrifugal...
Forum: Fuel System 05-16-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,151
Posted By rpowers
Air Leak

One way that you can detect an air leak at the flange gasket is to look at your idle speed.

If the idle goes at ~1000+ then you have an air leak (like a slightly open throttle).

-Rick
Forum: Electrical 05-16-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,217
Posted By rpowers
Float

Gonna test it today!

-Rick
Forum: General Maintenance 05-16-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,774
Posted By rpowers
Yes, while running

Hi Shawn,

YES, the coolest thing about the Indigo regulator is that you can (and should!) adjust it while the engine is running.

You can tweak it to your heart's desire and barely a drop of oil...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-16-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,774
Posted By rpowers
Dial in oil pressure

One "feature" I noticed on dialing-in the oil pressure.

The oil pressure is regulated by TWO allen set screws. The first one sets the initial setting and the second one secures it in place.
...
Forum: Electrical 05-16-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,217
Posted By rpowers
Ignition Key Breakage Preventer

Problem: After 4 years, for a second time, my ignition key broke off in the ignition lock cylinder.

It is located in the cockpit where it is subject to getting hit by people's shoes during busy...
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Flapper Valve

Here is the newly fabricated flapper valve.

Pretty slick for almost no money!

-Rick
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Thanks Ed!

Thanks Ed for that explanation! Very clear.

-Rick
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Rubber Flap

Great minds think alike!

I have some rubber sheet material (1/8"), with two plys of nylon fabric impregnated.

This material is found at my local hardware store, and is called "diaphram rubber...
Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Anti-Siphon

Great, thanks Dave N. How do you reach/access your ball/valve?

Also:

What exactly is the siphon that the anti-siphon prevents?

I've been trying to picture it, but I don't understand.
...
Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Thanks

Thanks Neil!

Yes, parts ordered!

Better chill on my speed sailing for a few days...

-Rick
Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Replies

Shawn- Excellent! I'll get an anti-siphon loop right away. And the flap, I've seen people install a white plastic/rubber flap on the outside- will do that too.

Neil- Yes, you are correct, my...
Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
More info

(The photo with Spinnaker was just for entertainment)

Both of these floods occurred without spinnaker.

When I get 2 or more people in my Cat27 cockpit, the stern drops and the exhaust is below...
Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
Good answers!

Thanks all.

Engine is turned off while still in gear.

I do not have an anti-siphon valve on the hot water hose to the exhaust pipe.

Could someone show me what that looks like? Where to get?...
Forum: Cooling System 05-10-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,540
Posted By rpowers
While Sailing: Forward or Neutral Gear?

Ok, here's the problem.

Last two times out sailing we were really jamming, full tilt heel, max speed, surfing down waves, etc.

My transmission was in forward gear the whole time.

When I went...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 05-09-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,738
Posted By rpowers
Jamestown distributors

Jamestown Distributors.

Fairly cheap ($12?).

Good stuff. A square rope of gortex/carbon fiber.


-Rick
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 05-09-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,738
Posted By rpowers
Packing

Hi Edward,

I have "heard" that the moldable packing stuff is no good (as you are observing).

I recommend this stuff (see photo). I'll running both cool and "dry".

You can change it in the...
Forum: Fuel System 05-09-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,106
Posted By rpowers
Easy solution

I have been very happy with my easy fix for this:

1) Spend $20 on Amazon.com and buy this item (see photo).

2) Add the "T" fitting after the fuel pump and polishing filter, before the carb.
...
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