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Forum: Cooling System 07-04-2019, 08:05 PM
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Posted By Peter
see this post ...

see this post

www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=113639&postcount=3

It includes the Tech Tip from Don Moyer

How can I determine if my sending unit or gauge is causing a faulty...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-15-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,979
Posted By edwardc
Just thought I'd weigh in here with my 2 cents. ...

Just thought I'd weigh in here with my 2 cents.

Given the location of the crack, and the fact that it was #4 with water, I speculate that you may have two separate problems.

As for the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-14-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,979
Posted By ndutton
You'll be welding on very thin, corroded metal. ...

You'll be welding on very thin, corroded metal. Please read this thread from two months ago:
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=114021#post114021

What will you have if you...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-24-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,295
Posted By Dave Neptune
Red face OOPS

OOPS, missed a "not" in a sentence. Haven't been back to this thread.

Whippet~Heinz, because the "area" under the bracket is notorious for being loosened and retightened during the life of the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-20-2018, 11:06 PM
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Views: 5,295
Posted By ndutton
I didn't have an opinion either way Steve, crack...

I didn't have an opinion either way Steve, crack or no crack. However, the area of the head under the alternator bracket is notorious for cracks. Maybe another pressure test, soapy water spray...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-20-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,295
Posted By Whippet
more data

Hi Neil

I witnessed Heinz's leak with my own eyes. Wasnt coming from a crack in head per se -- but water seemed to be seeping right out of stud at alternator bracket. Can't be sure.
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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2018, 06:48 PM
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Views: 5,295
Posted By Dave Neptune
If the water is seeping out of the stud it may be...

If the water is seeping out of the stud it may be resealed however if it is leaking from a crack in the head just the head needs to be reset and gasketed.

Dave Neptune :cool:
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2018, 05:53 PM
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Views: 5,295
Posted By Whippet
Thanks MVPs

Heinz is my neighbor at the yacht club - next dock over. He reached out to me a few weeks back (since he saw my posts on water in oil) and I went over to observe his engine in operation.
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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2018, 06:24 PM
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Views: 5,295
Posted By ndutton
When you retest have a spray bottle on hand...

When you retest have a spray bottle on hand filled with diluted liquid dish soap (3:1 water to soap). With the block/head under pressure spray the exterior with the solution. Any external leaks...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2018, 12:10 PM
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Views: 5,295
Posted By thatch
Heinze, Welcome aboard. When doing a pressure...

Heinze, Welcome aboard. When doing a pressure test of the block and head, it is a good idea to "not" include the water-pump in the plumbing setup. This is because you will be relying on the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-12-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,295
Posted By Dave Neptune
Heinze, when you get the head off many things...

Heinze, when you get the head off many things will become apparent. Once the head is clean a close inspection with a magnifying glass may do the trick. If you find nothing in the block especially at...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-06-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,596
Posted By taylor
You're right. It's not conclusive. I'll try...

You're right. It's not conclusive. I'll try touching the sender wire to the sender body.

And that's not argumentative at all. I really appreciate everyone's advice and thought processes. :) I feel...
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