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Forum: Troubleshooting 06-11-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,356
Posted By Ram41662
Yeh, TBH, I find each manual, even some of the...

Yeh, TBH, I find each manual, even some of the odd parts list, handy in their own way, which is why I keep them all available in the shop.

The Moyer Marine manual is considered "The One Book to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-10-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,356
Posted By Ram41662
I know this might be a silly question, but is...

I know this might be a silly question, but is your manual the Moyer Marine, Inc. manual or is it a version of an OEM manual? I have several versions of the OEM manual , all were available in PDF...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-08-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,174
Posted By Ram41662
You have to hold the reverse to engage. Forwards...

You have to hold the reverse to engage. Forwards will "snap in", but no reverse.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-08-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,356
Posted By Ram41662
Since it appears to happen when things warm up,...

Since it appears to happen when things warm up, you might consider the coil could be getting weak. If weak, when it warms up it will produce a weaker spark until it fails.

Try the plugs first. If...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-07-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ram41662
Glad I was of some use....now go have some fun!:D

Glad I was of some use....now go have some fun!:D
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-06-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ram41662
Ronsue, I was having ignition problems too and...

Ronsue, I was having ignition problems too and suspected my electronic ignition was bad, but before I replaced it I contacted tech service at Pertronix and had them send me their trouble shooting...
Forum: Fuel System 06-05-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,763
Posted By Ram41662
I'm with Neil here, but I also use an airless...

I'm with Neil here, but I also use an airless spray gun tip cleaning kit. The probes start out at 0.011" and go up from there.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,598
Posted By Ram41662
Oh, FYI, I was born in Skowhegan and my sister...

Oh, FYI, I was born in Skowhegan and my sister still lives in Cape Elizabeth. 😀
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,598
Posted By Ram41662
Gem, as has been mentioned, the Atomic 4 is more...

Gem, as has been mentioned, the Atomic 4 is more closely related to antique tractor motors, or as I've seen antique Jeep engines, than anything built today. That said, if you're still considering...
Forum: Ignition System 05-26-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By Ram41662
Here's a link to the troubleshooting guide...

Here's a link to the troubleshooting guide Pertronix sent me:

Testing Pertronix Ignitor 1 (http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10635)
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-24-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By Ram41662
CM, what we all call a "transmission" is really a...

CM, what we all call a "transmission" is really a reverse gear assembly. In a direct drive it's a simple gear fitted onto the crankshaft that transfers the power a set of pinion or propeller gears to...
Forum: Pearson 05-19-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,890
Posted By Ram41662
Just shooting the dark here, but have you checked...

Just shooting the dark here, but have you checked the keel bolts and nuts for rusting? Is the bilge alway dry?

On my Newport 27 the was quite a bit of rust staining along the keel joint and on...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,225
Posted By Ram41662
I wouldn't take it as gospel, but the Atomic 4...

I wouldn't take it as gospel, but the Atomic 4 block sure looks a lot like a Willy's L134.

As for me, working on my A4 reminded me VERY much of working on the small 1960's era gasoline powered...
Forum: Drawings and Schematics 04-28-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,101
Posted By Ram41662
Here's one of the more common "brochures", more...

Here's one of the more common "brochures", more of a "cut-sheet" I've seen on the web..
Forum: Drawings and Schematics 04-27-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,101
Posted By Ram41662
Smosh, which one do you want. I've dug up quite...

Smosh, which one do you want. I've dug up quite a few A4 manuals and a brochure or two I'd gladly send you.
Forum: Introductions 04-27-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,225
Posted By Ram41662
I keep forgetting my 1969 is considered a "late...

I keep forgetting my 1969 is considered a "late model" :p

Neil is right, if it is a 1966 vintage "older model" the the oil filler should be a hinged cover outboard of the distributor.

As for...
Forum: Introductions 04-27-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,225
Posted By Ram41662
BC, For the dip stick, take a look at the...

BC,

For the dip stick, take a look at the far end of the engine.

As for the filler, it should be right above the flywheel cover,

If you're not familar with older engines the oil filler cover...
Forum: Overhaul 04-26-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,562
Posted By Ram41662
Shawn, if you look at the last picture you will...

Shawn, if you look at the last picture you will see the valve's mating surface, which is the larger beveled face toward the the top of the valve facing down toward the stem. That's the main area of...
Forum: General Interest 04-26-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By Ram41662
Isn't that the old Trident Marine logo? They...

Isn't that the old Trident Marine logo? They still use a varient that is very similar today.
Forum: Overhaul 04-24-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,556
Posted By Ram41662
OMG! That is so spoiled lil' princess it's...

OMG! That is so spoiled lil' princess it's scary! :eek:

FYI, it's also the color scheme my youngest picked for her bedroom. It stayed that way until she moved out. :D
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,854
Posted By Ram41662
Okay, you win the "Bodgered Repair of the Day"...

Okay, you win the "Bodgered Repair of the Day" award for that one. 🤓 :p
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,854
Posted By Ram41662
As for replacing your exhaust at the engine, I'd...

As for replacing your exhaust at the engine, I'd like to see a few more pictures right at the point of attachment to the exhaust manifold before making any solid suggestions.

If it is like you say...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,854
Posted By Ram41662
Afsam, a bleed down, or "leak off", test is a...

Afsam, a bleed down, or "leak off", test is a compression test in reverse. It's best done on a warm engine, but it can be used to find problems on a cold engine as well.

The test involves...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,854
Posted By Ram41662
Afsam, I understand your frustration, I've...

Afsam, I understand your frustration, I've experienced some with this silly engine myself.

One thing I discovered was these engines will run deceivingly well on 3 cylinders or with minor leaks in...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-18-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,854
Posted By Ram41662
Jim, No problem, I thought that too when I...

Jim,

No problem, I thought that too when I first saw this set up. It looked like the water was more likely to go back to the engine than out of the boat. Once I disassembled it I saw what was...
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