Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2022, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 313
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2022, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 313
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2022, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 313
That exhaust is a poor design! The injection...
That exhaust is a poor design! The injection point should be far below the "el with the injection nozzle" as water could easily get in during cranking.
The exhaust hot section should rise up a...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-22-2022, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 313
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Forum: General Interest
06-20-2022, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 231
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-19-2022, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
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Forum: Fuel System
06-19-2022, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 380
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-19-2022, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-19-2022, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 229
Simple TDC test
Watching a valve close is OK if it is on the right stroke. Remember that the exhaust stroke at TDC has the exhaust closing as the intake is opening, this is called "over-lap" as both valves are...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 229
Double check that the choke is closing all the...
Double check that the choke is closing all the way. If there is fuel in the carb during cranking and the choke is closed seeing a bit of fuel in the throat is normal if the carb is functioning...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-18-2022, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 364
If all fuel lines before the pump are indeed...
If all fuel lines before the pump are indeed tight you very likely have a bad fuel pump as your gage indicates. Doubtful the fuel turned bad since the last run. If you find no water in the filter...
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Forum: Ignition System
06-16-2022, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 296
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-16-2022, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 388
Peter, when you changed the oil did you always...
Peter, when you changed the oil did you always use the same "weight and grade" of oil? And did you always have the same percentage of MMO in the oil upon your start up?
The numbers are not bad at...
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Forum: Drawings and Schematics
06-15-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,441
You can disconnect the hose from the pressure...
You can disconnect the hose from the pressure side of the pump and drain the block into a bucket or the bilge. Then disconnect the hose from the "high side" of the manifold which should be the...
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Forum: Drawings and Schematics
06-14-2022, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,441
I see you posted twice and in both posts I did...
I see you posted twice and in both posts I did not see a reason for an "acid flush". An acid flush is usually only done if you are having a heating or over heating issue.
What you are doing with...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-14-2022, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 380
One of the "check valves" the suction side has...
One of the "check valves" the suction side has failed, has dirt under it or the diaphragm is compromised. Since no fuel odors in the oil should be an easy fix with the rebuild kit.
Dave Neptune...
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Forum: Electrical
06-12-2022, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,881
Good advise
The voltage regulator controls the alternator which controls the output voltage, NOT THE BATTERIES.
The early and late A-4's were even shipped from the factory with a ballast resistor. Once you...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-10-2022, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 374
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Forum: General Interest
06-09-2022, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 294
Keel bolts if so equipped, rudder bearings,...
Keel bolts if so equipped, rudder bearings, rudder post, strut and bearing as well as any thru hulls.
Look for dry rot around all bulkheads and deck fittings including the anchor stuff.
RE a...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-05-2022, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 749
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-05-2022, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 385
The prop is not coated from Indigo. It is just...
The prop is not coated from Indigo. It is just std build up that needs to be scraped off. You should not need any balancing and antifouling on a prop just does not last. I had my boat hull and prop...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-04-2022, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 216
I worked in an outboard shop as a kid and we...
I worked in an outboard shop as a kid and we regularly had customers bring in their OB because the water pump was failing since they could not see water coming out of the "pedo tube". Ninety nine...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-04-2022, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 350
If part of the exhaust pipe has collapsed and...
If part of the exhaust pipe has collapsed and crumbled the rest is ready to go and the water injection point is probably plugging up too. Just plain ole time to replace.
Under no condition should...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-03-2022, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 218
Normal
Yes, the black pipe will emit a bit of oil fumes, hand prints and anything the wrap absorbed which is normal for at least a few hours. A couple more cycles of hot to cold and it should begin to fade...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-02-2022, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 749
Very durable carb
Like Neil, I ran the same fuels in the same carb for 34 years. I had it apart many times playing with jets, air correctors and float levels to get the carb the way I liked it. I did replace the bowl...
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