Forum: Electrical
09-10-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,248
Re: Pearson 30 solenoid accessibility
What a difference to hear from someone who knows what to do! Removing the starter sounds like a great idea and with access I should be able to clean up the whole mess of corroded contacts, old...
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Forum: Electrical
09-09-2015, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,248
Pearson 30 solenoid accessibility
Hi everybody -
Sometimes when I press the starter button the solenoid does not fully engage and/or worse, the solenoid partially engages and seems to gets stuck half-way shutting off all the DC...
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Forum: General Interest
03-15-2011, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,610
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Forum: Good Guys
05-27-2008, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,794
Did you ever find anyone
Aaron - did you ever have any luck finding anyone? The one person that I used to trust retired about five years ago.
Thanks! chris
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,869
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-29-2007, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,977
Motor working fine - I'm a believer!
Just a note to thank Don and his organization for a great season. After working through one adjustment (slipping transmission) with the help of a Moyer Marine subject matter DVD the engine worked...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2007, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,450
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-11-2007, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,949
Action plan
Thanks for all the good advice. I may not have been heating up my oil sufficiently so I am going to really warm up the engine and see if the West Marine pump can do the job. Otherwise I will go for...
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Forum: Electrical
05-11-2007, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,621
Updated action plan
Thanks for the sound advice. When I loosened the nut there was not enough room in front of the bolt to take the nut off so I will need to 'work' the bolt in some way to attach the dipstick extender....
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Forum: Electrical
05-10-2007, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,621
How is the alternator attached?
Last night I tried to install the extended dipstick kit which attaches to the alternator attachment bolt. Before I cause myself major issues I was just wondering, does anyone know if loosening (or...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-07-2007, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,949
Oil change issues
Hello
During one of his more lucid moments the mechanic who installed my MM replacement engine explained that one of the hoses coming out of the engine can be used to change the oil. While I have...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
04-02-2007, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,492
Harlem Yacht Club Atomic Four Workshop
Don -
I am still not able to get the cover off. Would you please let me know if you have any professionals attending your A-4 workshop? I would like to get a pro to tighten the transmission...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
03-26-2007, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,492
How to open to transmission cover
Hello -
Last summer I tried to open the cover of the transmission - wanted to tighten the forward adjustment by one notch. I removed the four screws but was not able to get the plate to come off....
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Forum: Pearson
08-20-2006, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,572
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Forum: Fuel System
08-20-2006, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,370
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-20-2006, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
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Forum: Fuel System
08-17-2006, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,370
Jim -
An evil valve on my boat would not be...
Jim -
An evil valve on my boat would not be a big surprise. Do you think it matters which way the short/long end of the handle are pointing or do you think they are reversible so long as they are...
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Forum: Pearson
08-17-2006, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,572
Jim -
An evil valve on my boat would not be...
Jim -
An evil valve on my boat would not be a big surprise. Do you think it matters which way the short/long end of the handle are pointing or do you think they are reversible so long as they are...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-16-2006, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,370
Pearson 30 fuel tank/manual shut off valve
Hi everybody -
I have two year old gas in my P30 and need to take care of the problem. Here are my questions:
1. Has anybody ever taken out the pickup tube from their P30 fuel tank without...
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Forum: Pearson
08-16-2006, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,572
Pearson 30 fuel tank/manual shut off valve
Hi everybody -
I have two year old gas in my P30 and need to take care of the problem. Here are my questions:
1. Has anybody ever taken out the pickup tube from their P30 fuel tank without...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-25-2006, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
Success!
Success
I connected the fuel pump directly to the positive side of the coil and then flooded the large fuel filter with gasoline. Engine started right up and ran 15 minutes until I removed the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-21-2006, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-21-2006, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2006, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
Follow up
Hello Don -
Thank you for forwarding your troubleshooting guide.
Last night I opened the flame arrestor (which I assumed was the baffle piece on top of the carburetor), cranked the engine and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-16-2006, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
Motor stopped running after 30 mins
Hello -
After yesterday recharging my batteries and checking all wiring which seemed to be ok we went off for a small cruise. Engine started immediately and temperature, oil pressure, everything...
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