Forum: Cooling System
01-27-2023, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 506
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Forum: Fuel System
01-26-2023, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 199
Joe, the last one I remember playing with the...
Joe, the last one I remember playing with the adj-jet and an 02 sensor was Hanley. I do remember he would have to adjust for various cruising speeds.
I used the adj-jet only to find the weaknesses...
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Forum: Fuel System
01-13-2023, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 689
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Forum: Cooling System
01-01-2023, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 506
The compression numbers look OK, nothing to be...
The compression numbers look OK, nothing to be concerned with.
You can install a 3/8 gate valve in the "bypass line" with little effort. You can use slip fittings or pipe to attach to the t-stat...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-30-2022, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 506
Info needed
First welcome to the MMI Afourian Forum.
Lets talk cooling first off. Don't worry about the t-stat just yet!! You state that no water drained out of the pump when the cover was removed, was the...
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Forum: Electrical
12-25-2022, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 538
I had no refrigeration so I usually left the...
I had no refrigeration so I usually left the battery switch to both. If I was staying at Catalina for more that 4 days I would switch to house. I never ran my batteries down enough that the engine...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-19-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 592
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-17-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 592
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Forum: Cooling System
12-13-2022, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,731
Good point Thatch
Increasing the water flow and or pressure to get the water temp back to where it was is not fixing the problem, it is only masking it not "fixing" it.
Dave Neptune :cool:
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-11-2022, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 413
Have you tried operating the trans with the...
Have you tried operating the trans with the engine off?
First disconnect the shifting cable and remove the cover. Then see if you can rotate the shaft by hand in neutral. The only friction you...
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Forum: Ignition System
11-30-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
What Neil said and check the plug. The A-4 came...
What Neil said and check the plug. The A-4 came from the factory with a "plug in harness" to connect to the ignition/gage panel. We here call it the "trailer plug". It is a plug just like the lights...
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Forum: Ignition System
11-22-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 969
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Forum: Ignition System
11-21-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 969
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
11-18-2022, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,723
3 types
In my 45 plus years of operating a sailboat with an inboard engine I have used both dripless and packing styles in 3 ways.
First is the packing style packed with "flax" type seals. These are a PIA...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-09-2022, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 528
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-09-2022, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
First determine the state of the plugs (wet or...
First determine the state of the plugs (wet or dry) before doing anything. If the plugs are dry check spark. If they are wet, take out all of the plugs and be sure the water intake valve is closed!...
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Forum: Introductions
10-31-2022, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 729
First yes you should have the double action...
First yes you should have the double action t-stat for the "system" to work properly. I'd first try going without the t-stat and adjust the temp via "flow" with the bypass hose and a valve or clamp....
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Forum: Fuel System
10-31-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
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Forum: Fuel System
10-25-2022, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 597
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Forum: General Interest
10-10-2022, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 741
Noises
Did the "tapping" start abruptly? Valve tapping noise usually increases over time not all of a sudden unless something breaks. If the noise did start all of a sudden it could be a broken valve spring...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-01-2022, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 689
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Forum: General Interest
09-25-2022, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 561
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-21-2022, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 299
First welcome to the MMI forum.
Yes to...
First welcome to the MMI forum.
Yes to draining the oil.
Yes it can be done in the water by being prepared and getting everything loose when ready to slide the shaft.
Once you have cleaned...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-20-2022, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 866
Good seals
The info you are getting is good and I would like to mention one more thing.
Unless the "hose fittings" are good and snug AND the "seal" on the strainer usually an "O-ring" is properly sealed it...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
08-30-2022, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
My trans popping out of gear!!!!!
When I bought my boat it would slip out of gear when more that half throttle was applied:eek:. My problem was that the trans forward adjusting ring was set to tight and would not go into the...
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