Barbara, I don’t think I want to add an external strainer, I would be concerned it would only further the fouling issues I have. I have pretty well convinced myself to remove the elbow (seacock is a new Groco FBV) and replace with a straight 3/4” fitting to 1” ID hose to a strainer and then to the engine from there. On another note, I would be interested in what upgrades you have done to your A4. Thus far mine has electronic ignition, the big Racor fuel filter, the smaller fuel polisher form Moyer and a carb rebuild. Once the raw water strainer is added I think I should pretty well be there. It seems to run pretty good so far but we just got the boat last August so I am still learning it. Our previous boat had a diesel.
Thanks, Joe Scott 1976 C&C 38 Copasetic Ashtabula OH From: Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Barbara Hickson Fellers Subject: Stus-List Raw water intake fouling A4 Joe My set up is the same on my A4, a 90degree elbow from the thruhull. Not ideal but it is what it is. If you can change it to a straight, I'm sure that would help with the flow, but any Groco filter that will fit your space should be a good improvement for catching jellyfish, grasses, etc. The canisters are clear and you can see any debris that collects in there. At your next haulout, you may consider adding a strainer to the exterior of the hullside inlet. I don't have one, but it couldn't hurt. Many of the owners here have converted to diesels but Moyer Marine has an awesome forum for A4 owners. I love my A4, she's original to my '76 33-1 and runs like a Roman soldier. I've done a lot of maintenance on my A4, message me if you have any questions.
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