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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-13-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,610
Posted By Mermaidquest
under water prop removal

Most likely the cover on the shaft nuts is for a zinc.I have a similar situation on mine. it does screw on to the shaft.there is a allen head screw that attaches the zinc to it . You can use a brass...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 10-13-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,610
Posted By Mermaidquest
I have often used a 2 lb,hammer to"pop" the...

I have often used a 2 lb,hammer to"pop" the puller with once tightened. don't take the nuts off till the prop is free of the shaft or you maybe into a search and "maybe" recovery operation! I have...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-11-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,593
Posted By Mermaidquest
Remember that lot's of cranking can inundate your...

Remember that lot's of cranking can inundate your muffler with sea water adding to the problem.
Forum: Ignition System 06-25-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 184,736
Posted By Mermaidquest
Keeping it running on the cheap, cheap !

You can get a NEW starter at an auto parts store for 54.00$ I know this goes against the tide but, doing what you can with what you have is how I roll! Mine works fine. I would repaint it though.
Forum: Ignition System 01-09-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,517
Posted By Mermaidquest
I LOVE my EI

I have EI petronix in my 1971 A-4 and it is hassle free.I wondered for a year why the blasted thing ran so well untill I just HAD TO REMOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR to drill and tap the top row of...
Forum: Cooling System 12-23-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,446
Posted By Mermaidquest
intake water- jacket diversion?

Having removed the water-jacket coverplate sucessfully,well the score is bolts 4 / me 4,I have discovered a ball of what might of been a cast iron cover plug attached to the 3/8ths.tee fitting.It had...
Forum: Cooling System 12-11-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,653
Posted By Mermaidquest
Ten Dollar Milkshake Blues

Having very recently undertaken the joys of removing the top-end of my late model A-4,finding no apparent disasters, I am still plagued with water in oil. I have re-torqed the head 3...
Forum: Cooling System 11-29-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,430
Posted By Mermaidquest
there's always one

can anyone tell me the size and length of the bolts to the water jacket plate? Time to drill and tap.:mad:
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-28-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,121
Posted By Mermaidquest
Exhaust Hose Failure

I am in the process of "Fixing" the damage from I believe the exact "oops" moment that you've described in this thread! I had a "Eureka!" moment last night while removing the exhaust hose from the...
Forum: Irwin 11-26-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,009
Posted By Mermaidquest
proper torque of head bolts

I'm not clear on what is meant by re-torque of the head-nuts after initial run-up. Do you break the nuts loose and start over or simply test the torque on the nuts as the are? Things have changed in...
Forum: Irwin 11-22-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,328
Posted By Mermaidquest
How sweet it is !

It was the greatest waste of anxiety ever! The head gave up without any real battle at all. I believe that the days of tap, tap, tap and lots of Blaster truly paid off. I put the nuts back on the...
Forum: Irwin 11-21-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,328
Posted By Mermaidquest
Hope!

Thanks for the Light in the tunnel !Let the fun begin ! Chisel time in the AM.
Forum: Irwin 11-21-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,328
Posted By Mermaidquest
head removal oh boy!

Is it at all possible to remove the head WITHOUT removing the studs? I have been at the Blaster,TAP, Tap, TAP, Blaster, Tap, Tap,etc. thing for 2 days now and wonder if it has ever been done? I...
Forum: Irwin 09-22-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,303
Posted By Mermaidquest
The Gulf of Mexico I suppose

The water in the oil remains a mystery! It has not returned in countless hours of operation. I can only surmise that the water was hydraulically back fed by wave action at anchor. The exhaust flange...
Forum: Ignition System 08-10-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,064
Posted By Mermaidquest
Just when I thought there wasn't anything about...

Just when I thought there wasn't anything about this simple little engine I didn't know, along comes this! Ha. thanks Capt.Pat
Forum: Irwin 05-17-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,303
Posted By Mermaidquest
Mermaid's the name Questings the game,32 Irwin,1971

Greetings fellow Irwin owners.Mine came to me as a gift! I sail allot. The vessel performs quite well but is a handful to single-hand. I love the A-4 that is equipped with. According to the records...
Forum: Irwin 05-15-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,347
Posted By Mermaidquest
Engine flush with phosphoric acid?

I am under the impression that muriatic acid is for calcium/lime dissolving as used in the swimming pool industry. I would think that phosphoric acid would be the a better choice.I have found the...
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