Forum: General Interest
08-25-2020, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,151
Ric, don't trust any 'experts'. I recommend a...
Ric, don't trust any 'experts'. I recommend a wait and see approach. I thought mine was beyond resurrecting, and it is still running 11 years later. I simply recommend you exercise patience before...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-19-2020, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,448
Aloha Ric-
Congrats on the new vessel!
(and...
Aloha Ric-
Congrats on the new vessel!
(and Thank You for your service)
Don addressed this very topic in the FAQ Section (https://moyermarine.com/faq-3/)...
"Two years is not all that long...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-19-2020, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,448
General Checklist
Aloha All, I am new here due just having gotten a Cal2-27 gifted to me. I haven't even seen the boat yet but I have been assured it is in fine shape. It's previous owner was the Commanding General at...
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Forum: General Interest
08-16-2020, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,525
Hello - went boating
Sometimes, it is fun to just post about a problem-free day. About 4 hours total of engine time today....two hours each way. A-4 ran great. I need to get the backlights on the gauges working better,...
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Forum: Announcements
08-12-2020, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,058
I can't add much to the accolades from all the...
I can't add much to the accolades from all the members posted.
I am grateful to you personally for helping me get the straight scoop on many data points.
What ever happens I'll follow the this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-09-2020, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
All good!!!----running perfectly!!
So..since I could not restart my engine 3 weeks ago....I went
through the predictable mind games..
1) Throw this engine out....have a Kubota 16 or 20 put in at
a yard while I watch TV. (...
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Forum: General Interest
08-09-2020, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
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Forum: Ignition System
08-08-2020, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,070
Wow, that was impressive!
I procured a...
Wow, that was impressive!
I procured a points file, NAPA Auto parts even had it in stock for a meager $2.49 plus tax. Took out the base plate with contacts and condenser and went to town with the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-07-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
My new harness works great.
Been sailing...
My new harness works great.
Been sailing last few weeks.
I have a nice new volt meter in place of the ammeter.
Also have a Push Button Ign switch along with the switch that energizes the...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-07-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,364
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Forum: General Interest
08-06-2020, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 45,329
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Forum: Electrical
07-31-2020, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Not enough info from the photo,. but here is a...
Not enough info from the photo,. but here is a general tip:
USA standard sensors are a variable resistance to ground, 240 ohms at the low end of their range and 33 ohms at the high end.
A gauge...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-26-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,363
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Forum: Polls
07-22-2020, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 75,347
If you still have a thermostat installed, you...
If you still have a thermostat installed, you should not close the bypass all-the-way. With the bypass closed, and the thermostat closed (as it would be when starting cold), there will be no water...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-18-2020, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,862
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-13-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,183
+1 on not ok
Blow by is crankcase fumes, which are usually vented back in to the air intake of the engine. They are not as dangerous as exhaust fumes, but can contain exhaust if your piston rings are worn. If you...
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Forum: General Interest
07-11-2020, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,017
Carb
Hello All,
Just a small shout out to Mo. Oh as a leaky float valve in the carb that I replaced. I could not set the float properly so I sent up the “Bat Light” to Mo, he quickly changed the float...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2020, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
You are approaching this the right way with an...
You are approaching this the right way with an eye on the total system and asking the right questions. The answers may seem daunting however. Here are a few considerations as you decide what is...
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Forum: Electrical
07-02-2020, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Oh boy, a pig in a poke!
Assume nothing. ...
Oh boy, a pig in a poke!
Assume nothing. Based on that bare hull valve I'd question a water supply for cooling. How's the exhaust? How's the fuel supply?
Good thing about the wiring being...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-30-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,385
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2020, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,035
???
It's excessive current coupled with twice...
???
It's excessive current coupled with twice the dwell of EI that heats the coil. Coils with sufficient internal resistance (I'm very careful how that is phrased*) for our application aren't...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-15-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,525
Had a chat today with Ken from Moyer. Very...
Had a chat today with Ken from Moyer. Very supportive and had good suggestion. Use an expandable rubber plug to enable me to get from launch to new marina.
So I picked up one of the following from...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-12-2020, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
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Forum: General Interest
06-11-2020, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,017
Nicely done
Mo, nicely done. Not really that fast if you were going for time. And knowing what your doing, being prepared while working on one thing at a time. I'll bet very little "blood letting" and a beer or...
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Forum: General Interest
06-10-2020, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,017
Head gasket after 12 yrs.
Today I had to do a head gasket on my A4. About a week and a half ago noted a small leak under the Tstat area and poked a bit of epoxy in there. Was working on another A4 for a friend, so had him...
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