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Well, I have to share the pleasure with the pain.
While not completed (my late-model A4 is still in the garage awaiting modifications underway in the boat- Cheoy Lee Bermuda 30 ketch), I was extremely gratified to hear the engine roar to life on my work bench this weekend.
Some may recall that I've traveled the road of intermittent engine quitting with restarts after 30 to 40 minutes (changed coil, condenser, ignition wiring harness, cleaned electrical contacts), over-heating (fresh-water cooled engine running at 190°F ++), chronic low oil pressure and rampant rust.
With the boat in the garden, just behind the lavander and mimosa, I undertook the daunting task of removing the engine and completely cleaning, sanding and painting everything that could be cleaned, sanded and painted. With the engine on the bench, I also dismantled for cleaning, inspection and adjustment the distributer, solenoid, starter, gear box, flywheel, valve cover (adjusted valve heights to spec), head, water pumps (2), exhaust system (copper riser and muffer), carburator, thermostats etc.
New modifications include the Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition and the Moyer Marine oil change modification (extended pipe into the oil pan and flexible exit tube for easier oil changes).
Well, she started right up and ran like a top, albeit loudly with no exhaust system in place.
All the fretting about TDC, timing and valve adjustments ended in success- pending water trials.
Below are the before and after photos which represent about three months of evening work.
And if I can do it, ANYONE can do it.
Kelly in France
While not completed (my late-model A4 is still in the garage awaiting modifications underway in the boat- Cheoy Lee Bermuda 30 ketch), I was extremely gratified to hear the engine roar to life on my work bench this weekend.
Some may recall that I've traveled the road of intermittent engine quitting with restarts after 30 to 40 minutes (changed coil, condenser, ignition wiring harness, cleaned electrical contacts), over-heating (fresh-water cooled engine running at 190°F ++), chronic low oil pressure and rampant rust.
With the boat in the garden, just behind the lavander and mimosa, I undertook the daunting task of removing the engine and completely cleaning, sanding and painting everything that could be cleaned, sanded and painted. With the engine on the bench, I also dismantled for cleaning, inspection and adjustment the distributer, solenoid, starter, gear box, flywheel, valve cover (adjusted valve heights to spec), head, water pumps (2), exhaust system (copper riser and muffer), carburator, thermostats etc.
New modifications include the Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition and the Moyer Marine oil change modification (extended pipe into the oil pan and flexible exit tube for easier oil changes).
Well, she started right up and ran like a top, albeit loudly with no exhaust system in place.
All the fretting about TDC, timing and valve adjustments ended in success- pending water trials.
Below are the before and after photos which represent about three months of evening work.
And if I can do it, ANYONE can do it.
Kelly in France
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