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Forum: Troubleshooting 10-02-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,930
Posted By Gabe
Second opinion needed

Water in oil and stuck valves. Found 3 broken springs (both valves on #3 and intake on #4) I just got done replacing all my valve springs. I also found water in the throat of the carb. My first...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-26-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gabe
Tried to take the boat out yesterday. No power in...

Tried to take the boat out yesterday. No power in gear. Limped back to the dock and inspected the prop...covered in barnacles. Cleaned the prop and the engine is running much better. Still sounds...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-25-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gabe
Points were gapped according to manual. Put new...

Points were gapped according to manual. Put new distributor cap and plug wires on. Verified firing order by checking rotor position with TDC. I didn't adjust distributor under load I will try that....
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-25-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gabe
Fixed jet. Plugs gapped per manual. Plugs are...

Fixed jet. Plugs gapped per manual. Plugs are sooty after running.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-25-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gabe
Running Rough. Misfiring and Running Rich

Recently fixed a stuck valve problem. Now have consistent compression across all 4 cylinders ~80. Engine runs very rough. It sounds like it is misfiring. Plugs are very dark and sooty and it starts...
Forum: Fuel System 08-16-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
Will I be able to get it to idle while running on...

Will I be able to get it to idle while running on 3 cylinders? Just want to make sure I'm not chasing an issue that won't be a problem once I get the intake valve free.
Forum: Fuel System 08-16-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
Ed, you have a good point there. When I cleaned...

Ed, you have a good point there. When I cleaned it originally, I used an ultrasonic cleaner, 30 min with hot water/soap, and 30 min in Acetone. The jets/passageways have never been that clean before!...
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
I really thought I had the carb pretty thoroughly...

I really thought I had the carb pretty thoroughly cleaned, so I guess I am wondering if there is anything else that would contribute to these running conditions? i.e. would a stuck open intake valve...
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
Interesting...how do you "set" the float height?...

Interesting...how do you "set" the float height? Nothing in there seems very adjustable to me.
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
I actually spent a good 30 minutes attaching and...

I actually spent a good 30 minutes attaching and re-attaching the choke cable to get it just right. It definitely opens fully. I replaced the float valve/seat and the float itself. I also cleaned the...
Forum: Fuel System 08-15-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By Gabe
Running Rich...

I have a stuck #4 intake valve. I have loosened it to the point that it falls with a very light bump from an allen wrench. I think I'm to the point of just running it as much I can to break it loose....
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,873
Posted By Gabe
update

Got the engine running today. The stuff in the carb was definitely MMO mixed with water. When I cranked with the plugs in and the carb removed while holding a rag over the carb intake, the MMO/water...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,873
Posted By Gabe
It's funny because I have always been super...

It's funny because I have always been super paranoid about starting with the through-hull open. Guess I got careless when I was frustrated. I will pressure test when I can. I guess what I'm wondering...
Forum: Fuel System 07-26-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,086
Posted By Gabe
update

Thanks for the suggestions everyone...just wanted to update. My fuel was indeed disgusting. I ended up replacing the fuel tank and the filter. I also added a shut-off valve at the carb to solve the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,873
Posted By Gabe
Flooded engine. Running out of ideas....

After fixing a fuel problem with a new tank and a cleaned carb, I was testing the engine. Started right up but ran rough. Determined that there was 0 compression on cylinder 3. Used ATF+Acetone and...
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,086
Posted By Gabe
That could be an issue. Would all that crud be...

That could be an issue. Would all that crud be able to make it past the fuel filter though? Did you have in-line filters in place when you had your problems?
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,086
Posted By Gabe
yeah, I understand I can add the OPSS to the...

yeah, I understand I can add the OPSS to the current pump, I was just meant that while I'm down there doing that I'm going to switch out the pump because I have no idea how old it is (it looks OLD,...
Forum: Fuel System 06-18-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,086
Posted By Gabe
Engine Starting Issue

I have been having an issue with getting my A4 started at the end of a sail. It starts fine at the dock, but after sailing for several hours I have to turn it over several times to get it to start....
Forum: Fuel System 09-24-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,850
Posted By Gabe
final update

Dave - you were correct. I pulled the plugs and they were badly fouled. I finally got to the bottom of it. When I reattached the carb I left the scavenger tube loose. In order to get it to idle...
Forum: Fuel System 09-18-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,850
Posted By Gabe
I'm not sure about the timing. The boat is new...

I'm not sure about the timing. The boat is new to me, so that was set by the previous owner. I just know that it has never been a problem for me, but it is possible that what you are describing is...
Forum: Fuel System 09-18-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,850
Posted By Gabe
hmmm....it does seem like it is happening right...

hmmm....it does seem like it is happening right when the main jet should start to take over. I just cleaned and rebuilt the carb, but maybe i missed something in the idle ports, or maybe I have a...
Forum: Fuel System 09-18-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,850
Posted By Gabe
update

Thanks for the responses. I finally got back down to the boat yesterday. I double checked all the hose clamps, they were tight. I think found the problem. I was able to tighten the scavenger tube...
Forum: Fuel System 09-14-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,850
Posted By Gabe
Engine stalls when throttle increased

A couple of weeks ago I was taking the boat out and found that I had no power once I exited the marina. I turned around and went back in and the engine stalled when I brought it back to idle while...
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