Forum: Fuel System
08-04-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,700
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Forum: Cooling System
08-04-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
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Forum: Electrical
07-26-2021, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
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Forum: Ignition System
06-27-2021, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,705
Welcome to the forum. :)
The resistor...
Welcome to the forum. :)
The resistor normally looks like a long lego made out of ceramic and having wires or terminal on it. it usually measure out 1.5-2.0 ohms-ish. To see if you had one,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2021, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
The alternator is toast. When I measured it...
The alternator is toast. When I measured it output terminal, it would swing between 15.8, 15.9, 9.8, 10ish, 15.8, 16.0, 9.7, 9.9V ... over and over again.
Time to pull the proven old alternator...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2021, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Ok, Confessions of an idiot
Just got up to the boat yesterday and found the problem. In my enthusiasm to replace the leaking manifold i forgot to block the 1/8” NPT port immediately above the carb flange, causing the engine to...
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Forum: General Interest
06-22-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,467
Off-Topic: I Love the pitch on some amazon items
OK, I know this off-topic for A4s... but it both made me smile and shake my head. That said, in my defense... it does say it's waterproof. :p
Take the look at the first pic, the one with the...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-15-2021, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
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Forum: Fuel System
06-15-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-15-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,545
Ando--
Following Jerry's update above, when...
Ando--
Following Jerry's update above, when I swapped from the "modern" (eg. more cost effective, cheap) version with the ball bearing, spring and bolt/washer/nut to the original integrated...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-15-2021, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
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Forum: Fuel System
06-15-2021, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
I've had good luck with Earl's fuel supply...
I've had good luck with Earl's fuel supply components. The nice thing about Earl's is they are aluminum, anodized and have smooth retention for the hose clamp. However, a well placed and tightened...
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Forum: Fuel System
06-15-2021, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
I just did that for my boat. While I'll never...
I just did that for my boat. While I'll never have to worry about rust again and can now see the tank level by just looking, you will pick up a hint of gasoline smell if the boat has been bundled up...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-11-2021, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Neil--
It could be fuel but I need to get...
Neil--
It could be fuel but I need to get back up there (Gig Harbor) so a 2.5 hour drive from Portland. I'll be able to get up there in a week... right now I'm just collecting all the parts that...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-11-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
John--
Thank-you! I didn't wire the starter...
John--
Thank-you! I didn't wire the starter solenoid 'r' terminal to the fuel pump. The pump normally seems to kick on after couple of seconds of cranking. I will take your suggestion and jumper...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-10-2021, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
S2S--
Thanks for the other ideas!
Yes,...
S2S--
Thanks for the other ideas!
Yes, it passed the thumb test. I'll be bringing the old-school compression gauge up as well, otherwise I will need it. The murphy principle.
Oil is clean...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-10-2021, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-09-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Neil--
Thanks! I haven't tried the aux fuel...
Neil--
Thanks! I haven't tried the aux fuel tank yet but the water separator filter was just serviced and there was no visible water in the gas when we replaced the tank. Also, using 87 octane...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-08-2021, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
Rebuilt engine will no longer run well
OK, got a weird problem that I can’t seem to diagnose.
Background: I did a full rebuild of the motor and it was running well with likely 6 hours on it. A little hard starting but ran well one...
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Forum: The Wish List
06-07-2021, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,187
I used a 'measureman' from amazon.
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I used a 'measureman' from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Measureman-Glycerin-Pressure-Stainless-0-15Psi/dp/B07T71VDVB/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=15+psi+fuel+gauge&qid=1623116582&sr=8-4
No...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-24-2021, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,398
Welcome to the forum, one of the most helpful...
Welcome to the forum, one of the most helpful forums on the web. :D
Missing one cylinder can definitely play heck with the engine running well. John brings up a good point on the sensitivity of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-23-2021, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Welcome to the forum, likely the most helpful...
Welcome to the forum, likely the most helpful forums on the web. :D
You have enough compression to run, so that's a good start and I would make sure the choke is fully operational.
I would do...
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Forum: Overhaul
05-23-2021, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 29,369
Greg--
You should be able to grab the crank...
Greg--
You should be able to grab the crank and rotate the assembly by hand. There will be resistance getting it moving but one it's moving it should feel smooth.
Just grab one the connecting...
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Forum: Ignition System
05-22-2021, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
DFR--
Welcome to the forum, likely the most...
DFR--
Welcome to the forum, likely the most helpful and supportive forum on the web. :)
Ok, you motor won't start and when you try and start it you get a loud clicking noise, correct?
Also,...
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Forum: Electrical
05-20-2021, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,726
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