Forum: Introductions
09-13-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,009
Vosbury
Ran into a fuel-line problem that I couldn't get my head around. Called John Vosbury out of Annapolis. Very helpful. Showed me how to rewire the fuel pump so that it kicks in as soon as ignition...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-30-2013, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,489
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-30-2013, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,489
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-29-2013, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,489
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-29-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,489
Runs 30-50 seconds then shuts down
I have a similar problem but with two symptoms
First, took boat out for first time this season. Throttle wasn't affecting RPM, so headed back to dock. Confirmed throttle moving at the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-28-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,743
Exhaust Hot Section Temperature
I'll wind this up so others can make what they will from this thread.
I ended up going with Permatex Copper. This is not a sealant but a gasket- making paste--comes in a tube. It is rated to 700...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-23-2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,743
Thread Sealing
In my case the orientation just doesn't work. On one fitting, fully tightened is about 90 degrees past where the pipe is correctly aligned so more than a drip is involved. There are two other...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-23-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,743
500
That would be 500 outside the tape right? Given the tape insulation, the temp on the actual pipe would be higher.
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,743
Exhaust Hot Section Temperature
Don's tape is rated for 1400 F so I'm wondering what is the actual temp of the hot section. It would be good to know this as there are lots and lots of posts here from folks wondering what thread...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 22,738
Sealant
Just finished assembling. My take is you've got to be really lucky to get the threaded pipes to line up well enough to get a good seal. I wasn't so lucky and now must dis-assemble so I can seal the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-19-2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 22,738
Permatex No. 2
Experienced folks agree with using Permatex No. 2 on threads?
I checked product spec...
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-11-2012, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,097
Questions About a Possible Waterlift Problem
So after scouring these and other pages. It appears that the recommended choice for a ready made waterlift muffler is the Centek top inlet & outlet installed as in the third picture from the top in...
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-07-2012, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,097
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-07-2012, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,097
Questions About a Possible Waterlift Problem
Back out to the boat today. Shut off the raw water intake and started her, exhaust was pouring through the top seam in the Vetus. Answers that question.
Pulled it out and find that the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-05-2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,097
Questions About a Possible Waterlift Problem
Out to the boat today--:).
Harder than usual to crank, but sure I didn't crank more than 15 seconds. It started but didn't sound right. Shut it down. Looked at the A4 and there's water...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-12-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,571
Stock
Talked to Ken this morning. Not in stock, may be several weeks before they come in.
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Forum: Ignition System
07-11-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,571
Substitute for Ametek Coil
Need to replace Ametek ignition coil CAS-4012-1. Moyermarine shows none available. Can I use the Prestolite listed here:
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