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Forum: General Interest 01-01-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By TimBSmith
Happy New Year

Thankful for this community. All the very best in 2024.
Forum: Introductions 11-05-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By TimBSmith
Welcome

Cannot say enough positive about this forum. Entering my 4th year here and learn so much preventive and diagnostic advice. Reminder to use the thread following and ranking function as well as...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-03-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By TimBSmith
Idle adjustment and stalling....

A quick note. My A4 was stalling in reverse and forward. Sounded really throaty and bogged down under higher throttle. New plugs and time adjusting low to high idle and mixture did the trick. Motor...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-09-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By TimBSmith
Black pipe and stainless suppliers...

I bought both black pipe and stainless fittings at Ferguson. They have a walk-in retail shop and despite my concerns they would laugh at my paltry order they were both helpful and gave great advice...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-08-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By TimBSmith
Quick fix vs. fix...

You already have some great guidance here. I went through a riser rebuild just after I bought Oasis. I rebuilt the wet exhaust side of things downstream of water lift only to find a leak in my...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By TimBSmith
Can you post a video of the bogging down sound above 2 knots and...

-Tell us about your ignition system and how you are testing and tuning from distributor, coil to plug.
-Tell us about your fuel system from tank to carb and how you are testing fuel flow and...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-02-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By TimBSmith
Only if the engine is running at the time your remove your opss... : )

Look into a oil pressure manifold with opss, analog pressure gauge, and pressure sensor. This is work in progress for me and easier than I once thought.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,869
Posted By TimBSmith
What to add....

You have the emeritus brain trust commenting already....

My only comment is slow down. Savor the learning/teaching moment. Again and again I am learning that nearly everything that goes wrong...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By TimBSmith
Fuel pump issues....relating my experience...

Last season I went through a grand tour of fuel line issues below the valve that feeds fuel first to my racor filter then eventually to the carb.

The best tool I had in this diagnosis was my fuel...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-04-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By TimBSmith
Pressure sensor replacement

I began a pressure sensor replacement last season. A couple of comments.

-Make sure the resistance scale of your sensor matches up with your gauge. I rushed sensor selection and found out only...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 06-18-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 410
Posted By TimBSmith
Small Block A4, Unknown Running Condition

Young sailor in a pinch working to find a home for this allegedly reconditioned and running A4 and other parts from an early 70's Pearson 30. Legend has it this short block was reconditioned and...
Forum: Fuel System 05-11-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,468
Posted By TimBSmith
Private tutoring...

The moment Dave Neptune offers you his number is the moment thread should pause until a bracketed resolution is posted. Dude is iconic here.
Forum: Good Guys 05-11-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,914
Posted By TimBSmith
Steam

The day before I was due to launch in 2021 I noticed steam and dripping water from the water injection port on my riser. This is something you cannot "unsee" and that you do not want to launch with...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-30-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By TimBSmith
Ultrasonic Battery Operated Tooth Brush to Help Penetrating Oil

I have wondered if an ultrasonic tooth brush base held against a stuck bolt might help with penetrating oil after a good soak. Or maybe some other source of point focused vibration. Best with the...
Forum: Overhaul 03-18-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,187
Posted By TimBSmith
Where are you located...and couple trailing thoughts...

Quick follow-up...

I live near Boston and have helped others work on their engines gratis to help me learn about my own. The favor has been returned many times as well.

If you decide to dump...
Forum: Overhaul 03-16-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,187
Posted By TimBSmith
I would like to see better picture of exhaust manifold...

Something about the shadows or the impression of erosion on top of the manifold. Pressure check as other have stated for block and exhaust manifold just to see what you have got. Probably time to...
Forum: Announcements 12-24-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,100
Posted By TimBSmith
Happy Holidays to all my A4 mentors here...

Thank you for helping me through the 2022 New England sailing season. From fuel filters, pumps, raw water intake blockages, overheating, instrument failures, and just basic maintenance. Appreciate...
Forum: Fuel System 10-03-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,244
Posted By TimBSmith
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-01-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By TimBSmith
Quick clarification...

Best with your progress and sale...

Not suggesting upgrades just sources for understanding the system you have installed and trouble shooting insights therefrom. Either way godspeed with fix and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-01-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By TimBSmith
Henry. Suggestion. Godspeed.

I had an overheat event this season. Kelp plugging the feed to strainer and pump. Heat and pressure buildup. I won't get into the water pressure, alarm system and monitoring homework I have been...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-26-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,738
Posted By TimBSmith
Let me know how you work this out. I might have parts for you.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sWpJFy8fDoWnKtPo9
Direct drive I kept from another A4.

All best. Stay well.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By TimBSmith
Update...

I went back to all hoses to fuel filter, pump, pressure gauge, and carb.

I have not been able to hear the distinct marble rattle or pressure drop since. The fuel pressure needle has been much...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By TimBSmith
Update...

Slow progress yet progress still...

I have installed a mechanical gauge where the old sender had been installed.

I removed the incorrect oil pressure sender I had installed.

I wired around...
Forum: General Interest 09-13-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By TimBSmith
The EWDS has been on my wish list...

The longer I have been maintaining this motor the more I appreciate the unique types of data that can help with prevention and diagnostics.

If anyone is parting with their EWDS system in the...
Forum: General Interest 09-12-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By TimBSmith
Bracketing for fuel and spark diagnosis..

I posted elsewhere today and will repeat what I have learned and relearned here as a A4 owner with a couple of years here now.

My last sudden stop issue was a loose fuel filter that created just...
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