Forum: Exhaust System
08-16-2007, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,862
Soot in water
:D Thanks I was wondering the same thing, I always get that even after a few days. Capt. Terry
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-28-2007, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,100
Oil change kit
:rolleyes: Thanks for the imput, I have the MM oil change kit in my A-4, I think I agree with maybe change the oil more. Guess that's not the green way to do it but the oil companies love it. ;) Ha. ...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-27-2007, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,100
Oil Filter, CDI Ign. for A-4
Just wondering if the oil filter and the CDI ign. is worth the time and money?? I plan to keep my 1969 Irwin 31 for a long time, now that I have the A-4 running great/with the help of Don!!!! should...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-31-2007, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,150
cooling problem
Don, thanks for all you do for us A4 owners:),I did not find any parts of the old impeller in the system; must have fallen out when I removed the cover and put in the new impeller. Anyway I installed...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-21-2007, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,150
part of impeller missing?
:confused: I have noted that the last couple of times we have taken our Irwin 31 out of the slip, the temp. was going up. This weekend I went past around 180, so I shut the A4 down. I was able to get...
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Forum: General Interest
04-24-2007, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,933
Backing Down
My 1969 Irwin 31 will not respond in reverse, only to the prop walk? But the boat does have a mod. full keel with the rudder attached at the bottom of the keel. This boat can't back up in a straight...
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Forum: Ignition System
02-08-2007, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,680
timing
The timing is done, what do you think about the water temp. that low. I know these are cool running engines but 125 seems to cold??? By the way the alt. is now working ?? :) Would a hotter...
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Forum: Ignition System
02-07-2007, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,680
Got Spark!!, but plugs still very sooty
Don, I did all the stuff we talked about yesterday, Engine started after I found the points were not closing?? Anyway set air mixture, timing, ect. I ran the engine today for about 1 hr. got back to...
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Forum: Ignition System
02-06-2007, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,680
Thanks
Don, Thanks for all you do for us A4 owners, I think, after owning several diesel engines in sail boats, That the A4 is a great engine. As least if you have problems, like the cars of old, you can...
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Forum: Fuel System
02-05-2007, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,649
gasket carb to manifold
Was reading you post, I am having some problems with my A4 mine did not have a gasket between the carb and manifold??? Terry:confused:
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Forum: Introductions
02-05-2007, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,132
Capt. Terry in Texas
Hello, first of all I am a retired firefighter out of Longview, Texas, I am working as a insurance adjuster when there are major storms around the U.S.and have been sailing since 1985 after years of...
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Forum: Ignition System
02-05-2007, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,680
thanks
Don't think that is the problem, I can clean or change the plugs and she runs like a top!!?? Only when the plugs start to foul from the soot. capt. Terry:confused:
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Forum: Ignition System
02-05-2007, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,680
No Spark Now? but sooty plugs before?
Don, I have been changing my plugs because of fouling since I bought my 1969 Irwin 31. Before when I changed the plugs the motor ran great, then the next time I run the engine one would be fouled...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-30-2006, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,437
engine wont start
I always push the gas lever down all the way a couple of times, choke closed, she starts right up? Sounds like the carb does not have gas in the bowl?? a leak? low fuel pressure? Capt. Terry
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-15-2006, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,736
Fouled Plugs
My A4 runs great but does smoke a little, the problem is the plugs foul very quickly. I have changed them two times in the 3 weeks I have owned the boat, a 1969 Irwin 31 Classic. With the new plugs...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
10-30-2006, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,006
reversing gear noise?
How much noise is normal when backing my boat, Mine has a fairly loud whinning? I just read one of the post about this and did not know to hold up on the lever? Makes sense to me as it really is not...
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Forum: General Interest
10-26-2006, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,158
oil filter system/ three bladed prop
I just found a web site for Indigo Electronics, atomic4.com, that offers an add on oil filter system, has anyone used this or any ideas or comments on this. also they offer a three bladed prop that...
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Forum: Irwin
10-25-2006, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 15,410
Irwin
I would like you to add Irwins to the list. I just bought my second Irwin, I started with a 1989 38' Citiation which had a very large interior space, I had this boat for over three years. I now have...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-24-2006, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,032
STP in oil
Thanks Don, That is what thought, should I put MMO in just before the oil change? The top of the pistons, as viewed down the sparkplug hole, has a heavy build up of black soot or carbon. I carefully...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-24-2006, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,032
STP Oil Additive
I found a can of STP in one of the lockers of my 1969 Irwin 31, i bought last week. Is this something good to use in the Atomic 4?? I did not put it with my oil change as I wanted to ask about how it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-24-2006, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,844
smooth engine but no speed?
I am having the same problem? I just changed the oil for the first time in the 1969 Irwin 31 I bought last week and pumped out almost 2 gals of oil!!! The new plugs I put in before the oil change...
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Forum: General Interest
10-16-2006, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,898
exhast wrap?
I just noticed an ad on your web site about exhast wrap. It looks different than what is on my engine? What's there is white fluffy looking stuff held on with wire wraped around. ?? All my other...
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Forum: General Interest
10-16-2006, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,035
Not sure if older A4 or newer??
I have just bought a 1969 Irwin 32 with an Atomic 4, how does one go about finding if the motor has been replaced with a newer model? This is the first Atomic 4 for me,and could not find a SN# on the...
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