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Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By ndutton
It's really not complicated. The installation is...

It's really not complicated. The installation is 2 screws and a magnetic collar, the required ignition system assessment is 2 simple measurements and one elementary school division problem.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-31-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By Sam
Well your right that it could be coil going bad...

Well your right that it could be coil going bad after it heats up. I would guess you have a common fuel/tank problem. Some amount of water at the bottom that sometimes gets emulsified with the gas...
Forum: Fuel System 10-18-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,622
Posted By ndutton
From earlier this year: ...

From earlier this year:
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=118068
Forum: Overhaul 09-22-2019, 01:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,553
Posted By Launchpad McQ
I picked up my coworker in the morning and...

I picked up my coworker in the morning and discovered he had recruited yet another willing participant for this exercise in foolishness. In order to protect the names of the guilty, we'll call my...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-28-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,234
Posted By Marian Claire
I think following thru with your plan to install...

I think following thru with your plan to install a vacuum gauge, as mentioned in post #1, will give you the answer. I believe it is one # that can be compared to other boats despite different set...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-23-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,234
Posted By ndutton
I knew a guy 45 years ago who had a downwind slip...

I knew a guy 45 years ago who had a downwind slip in Newport Harbor and no engine, a real handful coming and going. On his way in he would drop a stern hook and use it as a brake, left it there when...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-23-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,234
Posted By sastanley
The reversing gear really screams when you rev it...

The reversing gear really screams when you rev it up to 2,000+ RPM, and I think until you are used to the noise, it scares people.

Also, newer users to the A4 may not realize they need to lean on...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-22-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,234
Posted By ndutton
A technique I learned with my previous full keel...

A technique I learned with my previous full keel boat was to give her a burst of power in reverse to get her moving, then take her out of gear and let her coast. Steering is much more responsive...
Forum: Reversing Gear 01-22-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,234
Posted By Sam
I'll chime in a bit. Having an older heavy...

I'll chime in a bit. Having an older heavy displacement boat, 1966 Morgan 34, with a 3/4 keel somewhat similar to the Grampian you just can not expect make much headway in reverse. The reverse...
Forum: Announcements 12-04-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,166
Posted By Administrator
A new Afourian MVP

Please join me in congratulating Capnward on his promotion to the esteemed rank of Afourian MVP, with all the rights and privileges appropriate and appurtenant thereto.

Capnward has been a forum...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 09-04-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,232
Posted By roadnsky
It COULD be a very serious issue. Correctly...

It COULD be a very serious issue.
Correctly re-packing and Adjusting the stuffing box is an important item on your vessel.
Poor attention to it could score your prop shaft or even sink your boat. ...
Forum: General Interest 09-02-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,888
Posted By Mo
Sudden Shutdown and no re-start

Yesterday had a sudden shutdown on the boat and thought I might pass it along.

We were cruising at 5kts for about an hour and my sister and brother in law was with us. Engine suddenly shuts down....
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,355
Posted By thatch
Mel, Sorry to have to say this, but it seems that...

Mel, Sorry to have to say this, but it seems that you have completely missed the boat on what is causing your coil over-heat issue. Do yourself a favor and go to the parts store and buy an ignition...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,355
Posted By ndutton
No, not quite. I've never subscribed to the...

No, not quite. I've never subscribed to the factory coil location as contributing to coil failure because of a history of tens of thousands of engines that ran their entire lives with the coil...
Forum: Fuel System 07-18-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,132
Posted By ndutton
Generally speaking it's interesting how (dare I...

Generally speaking it's interesting how (dare I say) most problems discussed on this forum are caused by systems outside of the engine. Contaminated fuel, poor electrical, deteriorating control...
Forum: Fuel System 07-18-2018, 01:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,132
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
IMO your first priority should be to get clean...

IMO your first priority should be to get clean fuel to the carburetor. Serial cleaning of the carburetor will not help a dirty gas problem. Also don't adjust the timing or make any changes (such as...
Forum: Overhaul 07-04-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,553
Posted By Launchpad McQ
Since no fuel system overhaul would be complete...

Since no fuel system overhaul would be complete without a carburetor rebuild, I downloaded Don's carburetor video, ordered the parts kit from Ken, and cracked open that intricate hunk of metal known...
Forum: Cooling System 07-04-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,381
Posted By ndutton
It's a weakness of a waterlift exhaust system,...

It's a weakness of a waterlift exhaust system, the risk does not exist with straight pipe, water jacketed or standpipe systems. Waterlifts being IMO the most common exhaust system, the risk is real....
Forum: Overhaul 07-03-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,553
Posted By Launchpad McQ
Since there was no way the aluminum tank was...

Since there was no way the aluminum tank was going to polish up shiny, I decided to get it powder coated. I found a pretty reasonable powder coating shop in South San Francisco (PM me for the contact...
Forum: Cooling System 06-19-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,006
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Water pump grease is hard to find now days. I use...

Water pump grease is hard to find now days. I use boat trailer wheel bearing waterproof grease. It works great.

TRUE GRIT
Forum: Fuel System 05-28-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,941
Posted By joe_db
Get another tach and verify the readings before...

Get another tach and verify the readings before you do anything else ;)
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-22-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,841
Posted By roadnsky
I'm in agreement with Tom that at minimum a carb...

I'm in agreement with Tom that at minimum a carb cleaning is needed.

Are you sure that the CHOKE is closing when you try to start?
You need to remove the Flame Arrester to actually see if it's...
Forum: Cooling System 05-02-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,454
Posted By zellerj
The thermostat on an Atomic 4 is different than...

The thermostat on an Atomic 4 is different than typical. Water can flow "across" the themostat - horizontally, and "through" the thermostat vertically.

When cold, the thermostat allows water to...
Forum: Cooling System 04-29-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,454
Posted By sastanley
Remember the function of the bypass...it allows...

Remember the function of the bypass...it allows some water around the closed thermostat (if installed) during warm up, so that cooling water still gets to the manifold (heat is generated there first)...
Forum: Cooling System 04-29-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,454
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
You could try leaving the thermostat out for now...

You could try leaving the thermostat out for now and use a valve in the bypass just before the thermostat housing then see if you can balance water flow around\through the engine. The goal would be...
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