Forum: Troubleshooting
11-29-2023, 10:19 PM
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Like you I was one of the last holdouts before...
Like you I was one of the last holdouts before going to EI. The inescapable fact is that lobes on our distributors have been worn down to the point that we have to get into single number point gaps...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-29-2023, 03:15 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-19-2023, 12:18 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2023, 01:48 PM
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Without over thinking the issue both...
Without over thinking the issue both recommendations are fine. Years ago I would lubricate distributor componets with spray lithium grease - got a little messy over time. My go to is regular use of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 02:25 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 11:09 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 07:51 AM
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You need to start at the start.
Pull the wire...
You need to start at the start.
Pull the wire from the center of the distributor that runs to the coil. See if that sparks. If so, the problem is downstream of the coil. If not, it could be the coil...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-12-2021, 04:25 PM
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Chris, I had the same problem. It may try to...
Chris, I had the same problem. It may try to stick again as you loosen up the crud that got it stuck in the first place. For a while, when you know you won't be running the motor for a x days..do a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-12-2021, 11:15 AM
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Chris, good to hear. Now that the engine is...
Chris, good to hear. Now that the engine is running and the oil is cleaned up think of the fuel. You don't need a bunch of additives mixing there either.
I suggest that you add some top oil only...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-03-2021, 08:22 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2021, 05:35 PM
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That's the attitude needed here
Chrisoelder, you have the right, positive attitude for working on the Atomic 4, and you are obviously learning lots as you proceed !!!
Rick
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-02-2021, 10:41 AM
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whoa a little
When suggesting a lube I meant any one of those or basically any spray lube. Also by "cranking" I meant with the starter motor and the ignition off as well as the water valve closed.
Now hearing a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 04:10 PM
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Since your fuel is just fuel go ahead and add...
Since your fuel is just fuel go ahead and add some TCW-3 (2 stroke synthetic grade) or MMO guess your fuel in the tank and add enough "top oil" to get a bit richer than 100:1, it won't smoke and it's...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 01:22 PM
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Yes, use a spray and spray directly in and...
Yes, use a spray and spray directly in and towards the valves. The spray will get to the "valve stems" better than just pouring some in. Any good spray lube WD-40, Tri-flo, garage door oil or pretty...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-01-2021, 11:53 AM
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First an "acid flush" would have absolutely...
First an "acid flush" would have absolutely nothing to do with the valve.
Sounds just like a stuck valve. Often you can get the valve loose by using an allen wrench to move the valve through the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-01-2019, 12:30 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2019, 12:31 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2019, 12:16 PM
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That's kind of what I expected. Great way to...
That's kind of what I expected. Great way to clean off the engine BTW:D.
One thing to be aware of though; that is a hot place on the manifold and you must make sure the bubbles are forming from a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-27-2019, 11:02 AM
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If a compression test shows good compression in...
If a compression test shows good compression in #4, this may only be an exhaust gasket, not a head gasket. Caulking is unlikely to work, but a new exhaust gasket is not that hard to do. Your second...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-21-2019, 05:35 AM
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My friend Rick had a similar noise a couple of...
My friend Rick had a similar noise a couple of weeks back. Same noise, but it was sloppy, meaning wasn't regular...tap tap tap tap..pause tap tap tap. After much deliberation he took the head off...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-20-2019, 12:06 PM
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" A good Guide..."
As often happens with a new member, we heartily recommend buying the Manual offered by Moyer Marine. It is written with owners in mind. It would be best to buy and read it completely before starting...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-19-2019, 11:15 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 08:55 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 06:25 PM
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I don't think the head gasket or exhaust valve...
I don't think the head gasket or exhaust valve hanging open is off the table yet. There is minimal combustion pressure on the manifold when the valves are seating properly. Exhaust gases are merely...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-17-2019, 03:57 PM
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