Forum: Announcements
03-20-2020, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,333
New YouTube Channel
Click here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8G5eWR1ieTOSSLXZhCBdJg) to visit our new YouTube channel and here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tibtaOAqP9U) to check out the first new tech tip...
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Forum: Overhaul
12-27-2019, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,962
On many installations, including mine, an oil...
On many installations, including mine, an oil pressure sensor/sender is installed at that location. Some prefer to attach a hose so that the sensor can be installed remotely (eg, on a bulkhead); this...
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Forum: General Interest
12-16-2019, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,170
Sold My Boat
At the moment I don't have plans buy a new one. I plan on staying active in the forum at least for awhile. I enjoy the Afourian camaraderie.
My Catalina 27 was built in 1980. I purchased the boat...
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Forum: General Interest
12-16-2019, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 63,273
NYV,
It seems to be holding up just fine. I...
NYV,
It seems to be holding up just fine. I really expect this to be a 10+ year application. I did some areas of the deck 5 years ago, and I have not taken very good care of it. It does not look as...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-09-2019, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,876
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Forum: Cooling System
12-09-2019, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,666
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Forum: Cooling System
12-09-2019, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,666
Possible good news
nyvoyager,
In later late model engines we have seen quite a few cases where what you think is a piece of stud broken off in a manifold stud hole is really nothing more than calcified residue...
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Forum: General Interest
11-26-2019, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,311
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Forum: Overhaul
09-26-2019, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,038
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Forum: General Interest
09-15-2019, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,475
Important
One thing to keep well in mind is how the beastie is tuned. It isn't how much fuel you can carry it is how well your engine uses that finite fuel supply. I have been a good mechanic and carb...
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Forum: General Interest
07-08-2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 63,273
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Forum: General Interest
07-01-2019, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 63,273
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Forum: General Interest
06-26-2019, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 63,273
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-01-2019, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,833
This is early model Prestolite distributor and...
This is early model Prestolite distributor and their is a third possibility besides wrong cap or 180 out of phase. I once picked up an ebay "rebuilt" prestolite dizzy, about $60 -75 bucks, should...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,833
Only thing I can add is that the flame arrestor...
Only thing I can add is that the flame arrestor on the carb has been modified with copper scavenger tubing from manifold rather than the standard flex tube and a straight up arrestor. The electric...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2019, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,833
"Can someone explain the oil port/container...
"Can someone explain the oil port/container associated with the water pump?
If you are referring to the hinged cover that says "oil", that is the oil fill for the engine. I have found that using a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-28-2019, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,018
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-28-2019, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,833
Some quick thoughts.
Water pump: Parts...
Some quick thoughts.
Water pump: Parts description says it should fit. I have had several different pumps on my early A-4 with no issues fitting.
Head: A difference I saw in the late and early head...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-19-2019, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,328
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-19-2019, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,328
Yeah Dave, I've been brainstorming a "better...
Yeah Dave, I've been brainstorming a "better mousetrap" when it comes to fuel tank design. The current thought is to form an inverted dome, sort of a bowl shaped depression formed at the lowest...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-04-2019, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-03-2019, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,629
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-03-2019, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 37,670
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-02-2019, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 37,670
I think I have same problem as you. I've...
I think I have same problem as you. I've summarized my issues and findings in this post:
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=116585#post116585
Thought it may be helpful for...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2019, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,738
I think if you pump the oil out of the dipstick...
I think if you pump the oil out of the dipstick hole and have the tube all the way down you will be fine. My early model has a small hand pump build into the pan just under the carb - very difficult...
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