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    Re: Nice 4A084 For Sale

    Price drop to $800. Call me anytime at 314 606 7654. We can discuss shipping options. Thanks.
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    Nice 4A084 For Sale

    Hi -

    Started working on this a while ago but with Hurricane Harvey and a promotion I don't have the time for it. Its a 1989 4A084 that I bought from Oklahoma. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas and...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Hi Guys - hope everybody is doing well. Things have been busy around here and I haven't had time to work on the motor in about 3 months due to a promotion and Hurricane Harvey dropping on us. I...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Thanks Corky
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Not sure, it says universal on it so it might. If you're interested PM me and I'll cut you a deal on it.
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!:-?


    OK I kinda had that gut feeling, but like I said I got it for a steal. I'll just sell it on ebay and find the right one. Corky you wouldnt happen to know the model number...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

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    Heres my hang up - it specifically says alternator. Can I hook the signal lead to the magneto? I bought it because i got a deal on it but id prefer not to fry it. any help is appreciated
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    Has anyone bought this model faria tach? They say it is universal to all outboards which to me sounds like it could work on a 4 stroke with a magneto. See directions below for the question...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    65 idle jet 150 main jet and a 2.0mm needle valve i hope this helps
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Took Papee's advice and loosened up the accelerator arm and it seemed to help the bogging problem quite a bit. It will rev when I hit the throttle now but i had to open it very slowly. Not sure if it...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    I couldn't agree more. This forum and group of guys is fantastic.
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Hey Bart:

    Glad you're able to have some fun and that it doesnt guzzle fuel! I'm still using the 30/31 Brosol so it was made for the smaller VW engines. I rebuilt it and it has new pump gaskets,...
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    Sweet. Good to know about the jets and running hot. Papee had mentioned having to do something with the mag and Im still trying to figure that out. May PM him..
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Hi Bart!

    Yeah the engine is warm and the choke is open when it bogs out. I've seen the links you provided and adjusted the carbs prior to starting it. Im just wondering if the guys who make this...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Thinking about this tach... seems like everyone is pretty happy with Faria


    https://fariabeede.com/2-pages/aftermarket.php
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Here video of it running with the Brosol carb on it. Like I said in the previous post it idles great (maybe a little fast) but bogs out when I try to throttle up. Anyone who has done this conversion...
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    Hey guys -

    Good news got the motor running with the new solex carb and intake from Papee. Idled great, really smooth but it bogged down when I tried opening the throttle up. Im guessing it may...
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    OK guys need some advice -

    From a financial perspective im leaninn towards the arrowprop redrive, can always upgrade later if necessary. That means I need a starter gear. I like what bgmcl60 did...
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    Re: Voltage Regulator for 4A084 alternator

    Thanks Aewrigh. Just want to make sure I dont run out of light!
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    Re: Voltage Regulator for 4A084 alternator

    Hi Duane:

    Know this an old post. I was wondering if anyone who used this product could tell me if they liked it. Im kicking ideas around for the charging system. I plan on running at least one...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Out of curiosity what kind of tach did you go with? I'd like to stick with something I can just hook up to the magneto lead if possible.
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Thanks Corky. I've been looking at these. I'm just wired mine last night to a simple two position toggle for when I'm tuning the new carb on the bench. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can for...
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    Hahaha diagram is worth a thousand words. Thank you, more or less what I was thinking! This is my first run with magnetos and I hate running electrical to begin with so I appreciate your help. Would...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Sorry that didnt make sense even to me... let me rephrase-

    The kill switch should be wired so that is bypasses the ignition switch and connects the mag/tach lead to the main ground when it is...
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    Re: New 4a084 Build

    Looking forward, you'd just wire the kill switch in line between the magneto and ignition switch correct?
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