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Forum: Electrical 03-26-2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By ndutton
My take is it is not technically internally...

My take is it is not technically internally regulated but rather its integral regulator is piggybacked externally like the Motorola alternators. On the Motorolas the regulator also serves as a...
Forum: Exhaust System 03-15-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By ndutton
Again, exactly correct. Further, no anti-siphon...

Again, exactly correct. Further, no anti-siphon is necessary with the MMI standpipe system. There's no harm in having one if you want but there's no real benefit. Notice in the drawing the exhaust...
Forum: Exhaust System 03-15-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By ndutton
You are correct, it's sort of a hybrid of a water...

You are correct, it's sort of a hybrid of a water jacketed hot section and a standpipe. If replacing becomes a necessity you'll likely go with a wrapped hot section and the Moyer Marine Tartan style...
Forum: Electrical 02-23-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By ndutton
After several years of experience with mine, an...

After several years of experience with mine, an unexpected benefit was it alerted me to belt wear. I replaced the belt and the squeal stopped instantly. In the pre-tensioner days I could have...
Forum: Ignition System 02-19-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By ndutton
No way, no how. The coil you referenced is rated...

No way, no how. The coil you referenced is rated 0.3 - 1.0Ω primary resistance. The Atomic 4 needs a minimum of 3Ω.
Forum: Reversing Gear 02-02-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,808
Posted By ndutton
From Don: To open up his neutral zone a bit,...

From Don:
To open up his neutral zone a bit, it’s best to back off on the reverse adjustment a half turn or so – not a tooth or so on the forward adjusting collar.
Forum: Fuel System 01-30-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By ndutton
A complete replacement is available from Moyer...

A complete replacement is available from Moyer Marine.
https://moyermarine.com/product/18-inch-scavenge-tube-for-late-model-carburetor-fcar_13_60-0/

If you're looking for just the nut,...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-27-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By ndutton
The tensioner kit includes a braided ground strap...

The tensioner kit includes a braided ground strap for that very reason. Always did.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-26-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By ndutton
Take care not to crank that pivot bolt tight when...

Take care not to crank that pivot bolt tight when you reinstall. The alternator must be allowed to pivot. The bushings are there to take up the sloppy holes in the lifting bracket and hold the...
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By ndutton
Ben, I've never had an alternator ground wire on...

Ben, I've never had an alternator ground wire on any of my boats dating back 50 years or any of the boats I built (100's of them, probably half with Atomic 4s straight from Universal) dating back...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-15-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By ndutton
The OP said it was a 5411 in his opening post of...

The OP said it was a 5411 in his opening post of the now closed thread. No problem using an MMI hot section for another engine but it may also explain why the support strut is so important for his...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-15-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By ndutton
From the original post: I think you hit the...

From the original post:
I think you hit the nail on the head here. After only 3 years I don't expect this is a rust-through issue but rather a stress failure from a combination of vibration and...
Forum: Electrical 01-05-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By ndutton
Look to Moyer Marine. The kit has the proper...

Look to Moyer Marine. The kit has the proper wires, colors, lengths, terminals and step by step instructions. No running around, no "trip of shame" back to the local suppliers multiple times for...
Forum: Electrical 12-30-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By ndutton
The ammeter I prefer and have onboard is a Gauss...

The ammeter I prefer and have onboard is a Gauss loop rather than a shunt. Its main advantage is zero added connections so therefore zero added failure points due to corrosion, vibration or...
Forum: Electrical 12-30-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By ndutton
Yes, as long as nothing else is connected to alt+.

Yes, as long as nothing else is connected to alt+.
Forum: Electrical 12-29-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By ndutton
Of course. The alt isn't connected in series and...

Of course. The alt isn't connected in series and doesn't feed-thru.
Forum: Electrical 12-29-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By ndutton
That information would be helpful for diagnostics.

That information would be helpful for diagnostics.
Forum: Electrical 12-22-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By ndutton
This thread...

This thread (https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=130989&highlight=Ezra#post130989) comes immediately to mind. Ezra's project should be required reading.
Forum: Electrical 12-22-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By ndutton
The age-old question, "Why did the PO . . . ?" ...

The age-old question, "Why did the PO . . . ?" The answer is it doesn't matter. It's your boat now and it should be the way you want it. Step one is to de-funkify the boat from the PO's dementia.
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-02-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,236
Posted By ndutton
Hold on a minute. Before you go attacking the...

Hold on a minute. Before you go attacking the thru-hull valve please do this simple test first:

Close the valve
Remove the hose attached to the valve
Open the valve briefly to observe flow -...
Forum: Ignition System 12-01-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,835
Posted By ndutton
Pertronix Electronic Ignition

Pertronix, the manufacturer of the electronic ignition (EI) offered in the MMI catalog has really stepped up their game over the past decade or more regarding issues and troubleshooting. Check out...
Forum: Reversing Gear 11-27-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,354
Posted By ndutton
The Catalina 30 does not have a shift bracket per...

The Catalina 30 does not have a shift bracket per se. Instead the outer sheath of the shift cable is clamped to the underside of the cabin sole next to the stuffing box access at the foot of the...
Forum: Cooling System 11-26-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,288
Posted By ndutton
Bronze or stainless are fine but even brass has...

Bronze or stainless are fine but even brass has not been a problem for (?) years. The only problem was upon removal and by your own conclusion was the result of over tightening on installation. ...
Forum: Electrical 11-19-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,147
Posted By ndutton
Here is my Cliff Notes version of general...

Here is my Cliff Notes version of general considerations posted 10 years ago:

https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=69785&postcount=16 and repeated here

(In direct response to...
Forum: Cooling System 11-19-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By ndutton
You might consider following Moyer Marine's lead...

You might consider following Moyer Marine's lead on this by examining their rebuilt engine practice. A 360° view is found here. (https://moyermarine.com/mmi360/index.html) You'll see many of the...
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