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Forum: Troubleshooting 05-20-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-20-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
My new gas tank isnt installed yet so i am using...

My new gas tank isnt installed yet so i am using a new outboard tank and new gas.

I see there is a cap at the bottom of the fuel pump. Can it be cleaned, rebuilt ?
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-19-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-19-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
John Jerry Thanks for the help. I have a...

John Jerry

Thanks for the help. I have a carb rebuild kit on hand so Ill start with that and rechecking the carb and cleaning and take it from there.

George
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-18-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-15-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-13-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-25-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,320
Posted By gclayton
In the old days working on my 283 Chevy I used...

In the old days working on my 283 Chevy I used gunk it works great. I am about to try it on my engine and bilge to really clean it down. Has anyone used that with results?
Forum: General Interest 12-09-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,366
Posted By gclayton
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.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-21-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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....
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,388
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-26-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,125
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: General Interest 05-23-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 58,462
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-23-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: General Interest 05-20-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 58,462
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-16-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,155
Posted By gclayton
The informqation you guys provide is amazing!!!...

The informqation you guys provide is amazing!!! What a great resource for those of us who dont know one thread from another.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-11-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-09-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-05-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-04-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
yup, thats it but more oatmeal in it. Yesterday...

yup, thats it but more oatmeal in it. Yesterday it dawned on me that the fuel line and pump was probably full of bad gas. Im going to replace everything this weekend.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-02-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
Maurice The water was off, the boat is still...

Maurice

The water was off, the boat is still on the hard.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-02-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
Neil Thanks for the suggestion I will check the...

Neil
Thanks for the suggestion I will check the bowl this weekend when I go to the boat. One thing i forgot to mention was that even though i only got partial combustion i did notice some smoke...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-01-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,969
Posted By gclayton
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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