Forum: Cooling System
02-01-2023, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 506
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Forum: Fuel System
12-21-2022, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Resolution, and some humble pie
Last update -
Posting this so others can learn from my mistakes and ensure they absolutely check everything.
The long story short is I did not completely remove the old gasket from where it was...
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Forum: Ignition System
12-04-2022, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
So did the engine get winterized?
I bet the...
So did the engine get winterized?
I bet the starter is NOT shot. They are pretty tough! Do you know if it is new or old style?
(I have had exceedingly bad luck the few times mechanics looked at my...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-03-2022, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Breadcrumbs
Leaving an outcome here for those who come later as I found many threads exactly like this one but no happy endings. After taking stock of my situation and the poor condition of the many parts that...
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Forum: General Interest
09-14-2022, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 718
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-16-2022, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Moral Support
Edward, after years of reading the forum, learning a lot, and 'getting to know' many of you guys through your posts and humor, I can only say, to read your first post on this thread feels like a...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-13-2022, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Studs my friends. The fastening system (hex...
Studs my friends. The fastening system (hex nuts) is then on the outside of the flange, not buried deep in the manifold. If they want to seize solid in the manifold, don't care anymore.
This...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-21-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 663
Update: resolved.
Skip to learnings if you are that guy....
1. Main passage plug on carb- Bone Dry
2. Main passage fuel flow with jumped Facet pump- Nothing
3. Main feed from fuel filter to Facet Inlet with...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-19-2022, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-26-2022, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
I will 2nd the 'don't rush to rebuild if you...
I will 2nd the 'don't rush to rebuild if you don't have to, but do it when you have the time & energy.'
When I got my boat, my PO said, "engine is in pretty rough shape, but will get you in and out...
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Forum: Electrical
05-24-2022, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 5,760
Yeah, I'm with Neil. If you are going to stick...
Yeah, I'm with Neil. If you are going to stick with that alternator/tach combo, a good local alternator shop can actually "renew" that alternator while you ask them for an AC tap if you will go that...
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Forum: Electrical
04-28-2022, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,642
*There is no such thing* as "drop in" lithium...
*There is no such thing* as "drop in" lithium batteries no matter what the ad says. The lithium batteries do work in 12 volt systems, so in a sense you could just install them and see what happens....
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Forum: Exhaust System
04-20-2022, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,276
Looks great. One "MINOR" suggestion. As the old...
Looks great. One "MINOR" suggestion. As the old pipe was a bit longer on the down side I will assume you have the room to add a couple of inches to the space between the top "el" and the MMI fitting....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-15-2022, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 493
Welcome. First get rid of the squeeze bulb,...
Welcome. First get rid of the squeeze bulb, they're illegal. Sounds like the fuel pump is dead or you would not need to pump the bulb again.
Electric or manual pump?
A fuel pressure gage will...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-07-2022, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,495
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Forum: Overhaul
03-06-2022, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 797
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Forum: General Interest
02-27-2022, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 763
Atomic 4 with 3 Cylinders?
I have been coaching a new A4 owner as he has been navigating his way down the ICW. It all started with him not being able to make more than about 3 knots and he contacted me to see if there was...
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Forum: Electrical
02-09-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 901
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Forum: General Interest
01-17-2022, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-12-2022, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,702
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Forum: General Interest
11-24-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Happy Thanksgiving
As we take our seats around the Thanksgiving table this year, it's important to give thanks. For us, that's saying how grateful and thankful we are to have you as loyal Forum Members who give of...
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Forum: General Interest
09-24-2021, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-23-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 548
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Forum: Cooling System
09-15-2021, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,602
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Forum: General Interest
09-14-2021, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
I'm here!
Shawn texted me.
We're alive and...
I'm here!
Shawn texted me.
We're alive and well. Boat still on the hard:rolleyes:.
Spent most of this past year doing remodel on a second house that we got for cheap.
Doing some boat stuff...
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