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Forum: Cooling System 06-08-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,007
Posted By Simon
In-line Water Strainer

I remember viewing a thread with pictures showing a water strainer between the water pump and the engine in order to catch impeller pieces in case of failure. I can't seem to find it. Can anyone help...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,622
Posted By Simon
Engine Starting

Peter,

This is a long shot ...but! The same thing happened to me a number of years ago after removing the distributor. The issue that solved the problem was to remove the distributor and reinstall...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-25-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,096
Posted By Simon
Engine does not start

Albert,

The only reason it is starting is that the only fuel it is getting is from the starting fluid, therefore no fuel(gas) is getting from the carb to the combustion chamber. Carb is the...
Forum: Electrical 07-13-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,455
Posted By Simon
Engine Starting

Hello George,
Not sure what items you replaced but had similiar past problem. First episode yielded a new solenoid and second incident was the starter gear getting stuck on flywheel due to bent...
Forum: Overhaul 07-09-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,791
Posted By Simon
Cracks in water ports

Tom,
Sealer in the areas of concern.
Forum: Overhaul 07-09-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,791
Posted By Simon
Thumbs up Cracks in water ports

Hi Tom,
Your block is not shot! I rebuilt my early model engine(1967) a few months ago and in the process I discovered much the same problem as yours. After much thought and discussion with Don...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-30-2006, 05:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,968
Posted By Simon
Steve Since gas is getting to the carb I would...

Steve
Since gas is getting to the carb I would concentrate on the carb. Could be some dirt that eventually blocks jets and then shutdown. Dirt then settles to permit restart after a period of time....
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-24-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,474
Posted By Simon
No Power

MikeR
It may not be related, but I had the same problem last week. I had to adjust both the main carb jet and rotate the distributor back and forth to find the peak RPMs to solve it. "Trial and...
Forum: Overhaul 05-24-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,897
Posted By Simon
Leaking Stud/Noisy Accessory Drive

Don,
I went ahead with the conservative fix and will report back later this weekend on the results. Although, I don't think this will "fix" the problem but will merely contain the leak to between...
Forum: Overhaul 05-22-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,897
Posted By Simon
Leaking Stud/Noise-Accessory Drive

Don,
Now that the engine has a few hours dockside after the rebuild, a couple of issues have developed. The first is a leaking stud. It's a centre stud immediately aft and slightly to the left of...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-18-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,254
Posted By Simon
Wink Oil

With all the research that I've see and carried out personally, I really don't think that there is too much of an issue with oil in general. The A4 is a simple old technology straight forward engine...
Forum: Overhaul 05-02-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,352
Posted By Simon
Red face Valve Adjust Sequence

Please disregard my request! I found the info in a reply in the Guest Log.
Cheers. :o
Forum: Overhaul 05-01-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,352
Posted By Simon
Valve Adjust Sequence

Don
What is the correct sequence of adjusting the valves? If #1 cylinder is at TDC which valves are checked...so on and so forth?
Thanks
Simon
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 04-22-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,378
Posted By Simon
Unhappy A4 Engines

I can't believe that there isn't an A4 block or two out there just hoping to be reborn again! Even if you personally don't have one to give up, maybe you know someone who has. Come'on people talk to...
Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts 04-19-2006, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,378
Posted By Simon
Help! Block Wanted

Looking for a good block in the Eastern Ontario/Quebec Canada area(will consider USA vicinity St Lawrence River-Thousand Islands also). Mine is cracked and virtually everything else on the engine is...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 04-17-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,641
Posted By Simon
A4 Engines

Are they stll available...location??
Forum: General Interest 04-09-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,744
Posted By Simon
Gaskets

I've rebuilt an early A4 and have a few gaskets left over from the Gasket Kit. I've determined that a few of the small gaskets are specific to the later model A4 but there is one round gasket 8" in...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-04-2006, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,041
Posted By Simon
Deposits in the water jackets

Do a "search" with the words "acid engine flush" in the Moyer GUEST LOG category and you will get the info.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-03-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,041
Posted By Simon
Deposits in the water jackets

Time for an engine acid flush.
Forum: General Interest 04-03-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Sticky: Water in Engine
Views: 31,172
Posted By Simon
Water in the Engine

The grease cup that you located is on the water pump. If you look immediately aft of the grease cup which is located on the side of the water pump you should be able to locate a hose that will lead...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-03-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,712
Posted By Simon
Transmission Tailshaft/Propellor Coupling

Thanks Don & JHWelch,
Everything turned out great! What I ended up doing is starting the key onto the tailshaft keyway in order to guide the prop coupling onto the shaft. But before I was able to...
Forum: Overhaul 04-01-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,734
Posted By Simon
Flywheel Stud Nuts

Can the flywheel castle nuts be replaced by regular nuts with lock washers and torqued to 35 foot pounds? What is the critical issue if any, in this situation? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Forum: Cooling System 04-01-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,139
Posted By Simon
Thermostat housing-options

Further to my last post ref this title, the Miss November pin-up(the "before" pictures) has much the same housing with a slight modification on the top of the housing. The pictures may help to...
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-01-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,712
Posted By Simon
Question Transmission Tailshaft/propeller Coupling

I am in the last stages of rebuilding and need some guidance on 2 issues. Firstly, can the first thread and a bit on the tailshaft be repaired in order to salvage the tailshaft? Somehow the first few...
Forum: Cooling System 04-01-2006, 05:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,139
Posted By Simon
Thermostat Housing-options

I have an early model thermostat housing that is bolted to the manifold. I would like to install both the sending unit for the instrument panel temp gauge and also the high temp alarm sensor unit. My...
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