Forum: General Interest
05-17-2018, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,186
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Forum: General Interest
08-25-2017, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
If I was still in SD, and it was a couple of...
If I was still in SD, and it was a couple of years ago, I would have asked for the push/pulpits, stanchions, pedestal, and, oh yeah, the A4. But now I would love to get my hands on a couple of drawer...
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Forum: General Interest
08-24-2017, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Sailboatguy -
Do you know the person...
Sailboatguy -
Do you know the person disposing of the Coronado 30? If so I would be interested in talking with him and maybe getting a few parts for my not leaking and not-so-stinky boat.
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Forum: Ignition System
05-16-2017, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 20,110
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Forum: General Interest
02-03-2017, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,152
Not an Atomic 4
While not an Atomic 4, I thought others here might find this interesting:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/5986994912.html
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Forum: General Interest
12-29-2016, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,816
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-08-2016, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
Valve is always shut. The valve is only three...
Valve is always shut. The valve is only three years old so I know it is still solid, too. I think there could be some pressure differential, hull flex, or something else that is unique to hauling...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-08-2016, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
I checked the block last Spring, and have...
I checked the block last Spring, and have suspected the manifold since I did an acid flush in the early Fall. I briefly recirculated fresh water through block and manifold and the water seemed to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-06-2016, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-06-2016, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
I always close the water intake when stopped.
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I always close the water intake when stopped.
It could be the swinging of the boat fore and aft in the slings that cause the problem, but I didn't notice any tipping that would be a problem (I...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-06-2016, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
Water in the carb
I've recently concluded that every time I haul out I end up with sea water in the carb. I assume it must have something to do with the motion, but don't have this problem on the water.
I just...
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Forum: Cooling System
02-08-2016, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,918
Side Plate Leaking
After over three years of no leaks from the water jacket side plate, this happened after a long run (4.5 hours). Easy enough to replace the gasket (and replace studs with the MMI kit if necessary),...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-10-2015, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,824
Stethoscope
Yes, I should get myself a true stethoscope rather than the dangerously-short screwdriver I've been using...
I adjusted the valve clearances very recently - a second time after the first time...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-09-2015, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,824
Clacking valves
Hi all.
I've been working on fine tuning my valve and electronic timing and don't think I'm there yet. Here is a video of my A4 running at cruising RPM (not in gear) then back down to idle. You...
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Forum: Overhaul
02-04-2015, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,390
Most important thing is to ...
Trust our host here (and the membership) who always has the latest and greatest information. There is a lot of misinformation out there on other forums, at the docks, and even in the manuals. I am so...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-02-2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
Still workin'
I'm still working on this A4. The first epoxy patches held for a bit but then began allowing seawater back into the intake, putting out the flame in #4 and sometimes #3. I took it apart and saw where...
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Forum: Overhaul
02-01-2015, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,390
Archival Manual - Valve Tappet Setting
Hi all.
Last weekend I did a little work on my A4 - new belt tensioner from MMI, re-epoxied the water jacket breaches (last time before considering a new short block), and adjusting the tappet...
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Forum: General Interest
01-06-2015, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,055
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-01-2014, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
Head Off
http://www.moyermarine.com//forums/picture.php?albumid=152&pictureid=1572
The head off after cleaning up the gasket surfaces. Carbon build-up in #1 & #2, salt residue in #4 (original location of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-01-2014, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
Up and RUNNING!
After a bit of work I've got the A4 back up and running!
I went the JB Weld route for the breaches in the ports. Used the Dremel to widen and deepen the cracks to give the epoxy more to hold (just...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2014, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
I was reading this:...
I was reading this: http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7444&highlight=manifold+stud+leak and think I'll give the JB weld in the stud holes a shot since they both look like leaks...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2014, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
Yes. I'm sure there is no water in the fuel.
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Yes. I'm sure there is no water in the fuel.
More info: have manifold off now. Exhaust passage was full of water, too. Exhaust ports at cylinders 1 and 4 are wet and rusted, 2 and 3 dry. Intake...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2014, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2014, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,402
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