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Forum: Overhaul 04-25-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,821
Posted By alberg
If you are doing a rebuild take all parts it for...

If you are doing a rebuild take all parts it for measurements. I had mine done in Canada at care quest, when every thing was checked the only thing out of tolerance was the piston ring side...
Forum: Fuel System 09-07-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,602
Posted By alberg
Check that the sediment bowl gasget is seated...

Check that the sediment bowl gasget is seated correctly, I have had this problem before.

john
Forum: Fuel System 08-30-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,537
Posted By alberg
When the A4 was designed did regular gas not have...

When the A4 was designed did regular gas not have an octane rating of 91 the same as high test today. I am lead to believe that high test does not contain any ethanol additive. I always fill up...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-22-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 32,116
Posted By alberg
Just logged in after a long summer. Looking at...

Just logged in after a long summer. Looking at the photo,s and I would recomend replacing all of the studs as the threads look very thin. Also for me after seeing the extent I would pull the...
Forum: Overhaul 12-14-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,208
Posted By alberg
I rember reading a thread from Don himself. He...

I rember reading a thread from Don himself. He stated for a salt water engine to check the number of threads left in the cylinder block studs. If less than (I think 3) it may not be worth...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-21-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,063
Posted By alberg
I too have had hard starting after sitting a few...

I too have had hard starting after sitting a few days. To find the problem and before I started the engine, and, since I have a mechanical fuel pump I checked for a full bowl and found I had to pump...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,145
Posted By alberg
It seems to me that you masked the overheating...

It seems to me that you masked the overheating problem by putting in a larger cooling exchanger. I have had the engine running hotter with the exhaust under water for extended periods and concloded...
Forum: Cooling System 10-18-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,120
Posted By alberg
If you have to take out the engine for an...

If you have to take out the engine for an ispection and it is difficult to get out, do as I did and break it down into pieces insitu, that way it is very light and easy to remove. However it is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-09-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,908
Posted By alberg
If you have a distributor with points I would...

If you have a distributor with points I would look for contact bounce or a bad capacitor. The tach would show multiple make/break cycles that the coil or engine would not respond to. The same...
Forum: Polls 10-03-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,456
Posted By alberg
I had a cabin heater run from the engine but...

I had a cabin heater run from the engine but removed because I was not comfortable having long water lines in the cabin. Also for it to work the engine has to be running and this alone will produce...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-03-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,643
Posted By alberg
The engine will run for a few min's with the...

The engine will run for a few min's with the residual fuel in the carb. To stop the engine instantly the oil presure switch must kill the ignition circuit, and I have no idea how to do this
Forum: Polls 09-19-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 67,113
Posted By alberg
I do a sniff test when I open the boat and before...

I do a sniff test when I open the boat and before I do anything else, then at the blower exhaust after running the blower for 5 min. Since my blower is not designed to run continuesly transport...
Forum: General Interest 09-04-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,444
Posted By alberg
My home base is Ontario Canada not New Jersy but...

My home base is Ontario Canada not New Jersy but traveled down the Jersy coast. I do have an old (very old) Tillermaster autohelm but found the responce time too slow for a following sea or current...
Forum: General Interest 09-03-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,444
Posted By alberg
Bahamas and back

Just returned from a winter in the Bahamas on my alberg 30 with a rebuilt A4 engine. Here are the Statics on the trip and engine. Since I was soloing the trip I used the ICW to get me there and...
Forum: Polls 06-20-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,316
Posted By alberg
Water Temp

At operating RPM's of 1550 my temp is 145 deg on my VDO matched 4 gauge unit. However after running and then idleing it drops to 100 deg.

Alberg
Forum: Moyer Marine Pin-Up's 01-14-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,451
Posted By alberg
Carb Main Jet Kit

I have just received the external adjustable main jet kit and have a problem. Years ago I installed an external oil filter kit from Indigo Electronics that was removed later but used the fittings...
Forum: Electrical 11-30-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,177
Posted By alberg
Volts x amps=watts so to get 2-3amps you need...

Volts x amps=watts so to get 2-3amps you need 12.5v x 3amps = 37.5 watts don't forget to derate by 50% because you don't get full energy all day. So to get 3amps you will need a 70 watt panel.A...
Forum: Fuel System 09-11-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,471
Posted By alberg
Yep same unit.

Yep same unit.
Forum: Fuel System 09-10-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,471
Posted By alberg
Don This device allows you to view the...

Don

This device allows you to view the combustion process by viewing the colour of the gas explosion. In the kit there is a colour chart that indicates gas air mixture yellow for rich blue for...
Forum: Fuel System 09-10-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,471
Posted By alberg
Don is correct the fuel level is lower than...

Don is correct the fuel level is lower than "normal".

Anyway as a side when at idle my A4 runs a little rough not enough to worry me until now. Yesterday I installed a device that lets me see...
Forum: Fuel System 09-09-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,471
Posted By alberg
Carb float heigth

What effect will be noticed if the float is not set correctly. On my A4 it set lower in the chamber than recomended, I have not noticed any engine running problems.
Alberg
Forum: General Maintenance 08-16-2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,375
Posted By alberg
Thanks for the info. Alberg

Thanks for the info.
Alberg
Forum: General Maintenance 08-14-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,375
Posted By alberg
Engine Oil

Have just completed an engine rebuild. After first 10 hrs re-tourqued head and replaced oil with SAE 30 oil. My question is, at my local parts store I can get 1qt SAE 30 oil or 1 gal of heavy duty...
Forum: Overhaul 04-21-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,498
Posted By alberg
I returned the engine all in pieces to the...

I returned the engine all in pieces to the machineshop this morning, The mechanic removed each rod from the crank and found all to be good. He did find some filings in the sump, so for now I will...
Forum: Overhaul 04-20-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,498
Posted By alberg
Engine rebuild noise

Don
Over the winter I have done a complete rebuild and this weekend ran the engine in the driveway. It started instantly but has a pronounced knock from within the engine. Since this is not...
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