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Forum: General Maintenance 02-18-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 168,581
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Mr. Close Reach

Well I'm no expert, but seeing anti freeze around the spark plug isn't a good sign. If it wasn't there before the temperature drop and it is now,,, same with the finding anti freeze in the bilge.
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Forum: Reversing Gear 02-18-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,494
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
If you have adjusted everything and still don't...

If you have adjusted everything and still don't have any thrust I have to wonder about your prop. How fouled is it? I ran into that just a few months ago, great running A4 but instead of 6 knots I...
Forum: Cooling System 02-15-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,405
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Raw water strainer

We are planning a trip from Norfolk to Elizabeth City by way of the Great Dismal Swamp in a few months. We'll be running the A4 for almost all of the trip, about 60 miles each way. Our boat does...
Forum: General Interest 02-09-2009, 04:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,285
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Along with the tools and tape to patch things up...

Along with the tools and tape to patch things up you need some spare parts. A spare belt or two for the alternator and FW cooling sytem if you have it. Depending on how far you're planning to go, a...
Forum: General Interest 02-03-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,737
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Shawn- Thanks for the suggestion about Triple M. ...

Shawn- Thanks for the suggestion about Triple M. Future projects on the boat include larger fuel, PW an holding tanks.
Forum: Cooling System 02-03-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Rick when I worked mine I used a shop vac to suck...

Rick when I worked mine I used a shop vac to suck out the crud and water. My engine does have a 4" pipe nipple and cap above the accesory drive unit. Removing that did help eliminate the water.
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-02-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,673
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
rigs is right about the engine needing choke to...

rigs is right about the engine needing choke to start. I can't speak for everyone, but mine has always worked that way and there are several other posts throughout the forum about that.

After...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-24-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,677
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Rick the engine doesn't really get hot so you...

Rick the engine doesn't really get hot so you don't really need the high temp stuff. I have been using a can of rustoleum for years. I can hit the rust sots with a wire brush and touch it up...
Forum: Cooling System 01-23-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,609
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
I would just go with the bolt hole stud kit. ...

I would just go with the bolt hole stud kit. It's easier and a lot faster.

We sheared one of the bolts off in my side plate repair back in May, then broke the drill bit trying to drill out the...
Forum: Cooling System 01-21-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,609
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Great news Rck and congratulations.:)

Great news Rck and congratulations.:)
Forum: Cooling System 01-19-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,757
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
If it is not the bolt holes, if it's not the...

If it is not the bolt holes, if it's not the gasket to engine joint, if it's not the back plate and it's not the T-fitting or side plate,,, the weep hole is certainly suspect.

I thought it was a...
Forum: Overhaul 01-16-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,846
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Oh hell dvd, its 24F here in Norfolk and plenty...

Oh hell dvd, its 24F here in Norfolk and plenty of wind, 60s would be great! water temp around 5oF, great sailing if you can get in and out of the marina

I have a fouled prop and stuck to the...
Forum: Introductions 01-15-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,363
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
gfatula makes a good point about the sea water...

gfatula makes a good point about the sea water inlet. Keep it shut until the engine starts. Also, make sure you check the oil level. Once she is up and running you don't need a new problem. If...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-14-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,209
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Russ, I'm glad they could help. I have a...

Russ,
I'm glad they could help. I have a direct drive, late model A4 and forget there are other versions out there.
Forum: Cooling System 01-14-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,757
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Rick, the bolts pass through the gasket, if the...

Rick, the bolts pass through the gasket, if the gasket goo doesn't seal surrounding the bolt then water can find it's way to the bolt and seep out around it. The weep hole is certainly an option,...
Forum: Cooling System 01-13-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,757
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Check and seal the two bolts that mount the pump...

Check and seal the two bolts that mount the pump to the engine.
I think you'll find your leak there. The leak is water not oil.
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-13-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,143
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Good luck on the troubleshooting. I'm a little...

Good luck on the troubleshooting.
I'm a little lit up tonight but I'll check back.
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-13-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,143
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
mauijim, The engine with the two rounded...

mauijim,
The engine with the two rounded corners is an early model A4 made up to 1967. The other one was built after 1968. Looking in the parts manual I do not see a different arrangement unless...
Forum: Cooling System 01-11-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,500
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
I like the idea of their system. I have been...

I like the idea of their system. I have been considering it for some time, especially the 5-system monitor at the same site. Sounds good to me
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-08-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,209
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
I'm glad Don tracked that down for you. I have...

I'm glad Don tracked that down for you. I have an A4 parts catalogue but the entire file won't upload. The file is 2.22M. I don't remember where I down loaded it from.

The 3/4X16 nut is part...
Forum: Introductions 01-07-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,331
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Welcome to the group. We all started out not...

Welcome to the group. We all started out not knowing a lot about the A4 but this group will certainly help you out and Don always offers his guidance when needed. Your A4 can take a lot of abuse...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-06-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,073
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Your exhaust

Shawn,
I have been following this thread a while now and chimed in on a couple others about exhaust systems. I don't have any pictures of mine, but I do have a system drawing and I have to say,...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-05-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,635
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
Check out these faqs from Don- ...

Check out these faqs from Don-
http://www.moyermarine.com/faq/2.7.html
http://www.moyermarine.com/faq/2.6.html

That should take care of your problem.
Forum: Overhaul 01-05-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,846
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
lat 64, warmed up to 5F? Sounds like a heat wave!

lat 64, warmed up to 5F? Sounds like a heat wave!
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 01-05-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,949
Posted By s/v Dearbhail
msauntry- You had me wondering if I still have a...

msauntry- You had me wondering if I still have a prop. I did paint it back in May when I hauled the boat and did the bottom paint and boot stripe.

However if chemistry serves me right, Bronze...
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