Forum: Troubleshooting
05-20-2012, 05:32 PM
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Another aforian sucess !!!
All
It runs...It runs !!!!
Thanks for all the help on this. It was difficult because of two symptoms for different reasons. The choke problem was the carb and a rebuild fixed that. The shut...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-20-2012, 08:03 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-19-2012, 09:08 PM
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half way there
So today I rebuilt the carb and she started right up cold full choke. Was able to open the choke back down and ran great at idle, throttle up in neutral and also under load ran for 5 min then shut...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-19-2012, 08:22 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-18-2012, 07:18 PM
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not there yet
I tightened every connection, replaced the cracked scavenge tube but still cant get her to run without full choke. So if the choke makes the fuel richer could I possibly have a supply problem. Say a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-15-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Great Advice I think ive got it
Everyone thanks for the advice and direction. Today I pulled the carb checked gasket, OK. tightened all connections, OK. Everything checked out. Started right up with full choke. Sounds GREAT except...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-13-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
starts but wont run
OK I again need the wisdom of the Afourian Gurus! Tried to start but bad gas in carb was the problem. Took carb apart and cleaned it. dumped old fuel, blew out fule lines, replaced gas water...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-25-2012, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,320
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Forum: General Interest
12-09-2011, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,366
Insurance survey
A bit off topic. I tried to insure my 1981 C30 with boat US. They insisted on a survey. Geico (sea n ski) about the same price did not. The survey would cost me more than the insurance.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2011, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Progress and problems
Well since my last progress update the engine is running better than ever before. I did have a cooling problem but did the back flush which was easier than I thought and now she purrs like a kitten....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-21-2011, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,388
I had not water flow at my exhaust. Started...
I had not water flow at my exhaust. Started troubleshooting at the thru hull. Even when it was open no water flowed through. After removing it (with the Admirals finger in the dike) the handle had...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-26-2011, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,125
Gary
I just used one while resurecting my A4....
Gary
I just used one while resurecting my A4. It could be you have a low battery or connection issue. Make sure all connections are tight and clean. Using mine it worked but then only clicked. I had...
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Forum: General Interest
05-23-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 58,462
Neil
I have wondered why everyone finishes...
Neil
I have wondered why everyone finishes their interior with varnish and not polly. Polly in strong, high gloss and easier to apply. Did you find any downside to using it vs. varnish? What type...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-23-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Sucess !!!
First let me thank all of you on this forum for your help. I would have been lost many times without your input! Well Sunday was the day. I installed the new fuel pump, it had to be the last part of...
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Forum: General Interest
05-20-2011, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 58,462
Neal
Awsome job on the interior. Once I have...
Neal
Awsome job on the interior. Once I have her running and slpashed I am going to do the interior. What did you use for varnish? How did you prepare the wood for finish? How many coats and did...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-16-2011, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,155
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-11-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Remote starter
I must ask a dumb question of all. I have been using a remote starter switch when working on my A4. I have jumped the oil safety switch when trying to pump fuel to the carb. The remote starter is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-09-2011, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Still workin at it
Shawn, Mike
well I replaced all my fuel lines and primed them but couldnt get any gas to the carb. Mike I took your advice and left the polishing filter in place. It must be the card. I should have...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-05-2011, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Mike
Ive got a rubber fuel line so after 30...
Mike
Ive got a rubber fuel line so after 30 years it must be pretty bad. I did replace both my inline and racor filters. Im going to drain any gas from them before I replace them. First Im going...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-04-2011, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-02-2011, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-02-2011, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-01-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Still trying
to recap
seized engin MMO etc unsiezed her
On the hard for 9 yrs, neglegted
new starter, ign wires , dist, rotor, electronic ignition, coil, rebuilt carb
verified c0mpression
verified strong...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-24-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Carb is next
Mo
Thanks for the great input. Your reminder about all the oil in the cylinders makes sense. The engine fired better at first and ultimatley wouldnt fire at all...fouled plugs most likely as you...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-23-2011, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
the next challenge
I figured out how i fried my ignition module. i did wire it correctly but i was so focused on doing it correctly i didnt pay enough attention to the other wires, i wired the altenator, fiel pump,...
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