Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 13
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Distributor base plate removal
A bit off-topic, but since there's such a nice picture of the naked EI distributor, how do you remove the base plate? I tried but that black thing underneath where the rotor sits is preventing the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-23-2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-23-2021, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
I'm ordering the manual but it's going to take...
I'm ordering the manual but it's going to take time to get here (Ontario). In the meantime does anyone have Page 3-3 of the Moyer Marine Service and Overhaul Manual to share here so I can start work...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
Now that's a good idea...there's been something...
Now that's a good idea...there's been something or another wrong with this thing for the last six years I've had it...selling it seems really good right now but I'm not one to pass on my problems to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2021, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2021, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
Engine throttle is lacklustre under load
I just replaced my carburetor with a new one from Moyer. It seems to be running okay as it starts, idles and throttles up well when disengaged from gear, however when in forward gear the engine seems...
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Forum: General Interest
07-15-2021, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,681
which flaring tool to use?
A bit off topic but I don't know how to start a new thread (looked in FAQ to no avail). I'm thinking of moving the location of my oil gauge and so think I may as well redo the copper line from it to...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-29-2020, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-28-2020, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-28-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Hi Jack, thanks, I'm a little closer now. From...
Hi Jack, thanks, I'm a little closer now. From what I gather then the cross shaft should be loosened as well if there's lateral resistance after having loosened the set-screw? Is that accomplished by...
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Forum: General Maintenance
09-28-2020, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Shifter lever lateral adjustment
How does one move the shifter lever laterally along its shaft? To be clear, if you look at the image, I need to move the lever right, closing the gap with the side of the engine. I see there's a 3/8"...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-15-2020, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-14-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-10-2020, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-10-2020, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
I know the choke functions correctly because I...
I know the choke functions correctly because I did that myself, ordering the replacement cable from moyer then checking through the hole where the flame arrestor goes when installing it.
You are...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-10-2020, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-10-2020, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-09-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
I get it. I need to see which post the rotor...
I get it. I need to see which post the rotor inside the distributor is pointing to when the true number-1 cylinder is at TDC. That post will be my new number 1 and the rest follow suite. Now, does...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-08-2020, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-08-2020, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Hi Dutton. Thanks for yuor response. I think I...
Hi Dutton. Thanks for yuor response. I think I did mention it though. I said the position-1 on the distributor, which I take it you're calling position-1 on the rotor, currently goes to the number-4...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-08-2020, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Resetting of Number 1 cylinder
I noticed the cylinders have been wired in reverse from the distributor, meaning the 1-position on the distributor goes to number-4 cylinder, 2-position to number-3, 3-position to number-1 and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2019, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,172
How is it actually done?
So what are the steps to adjusting cable wire properly? I would guess: 1) remove the flame arrestor unit, 2) loosen the screw holding the cable end, 3) open or close the choke flap, 4) tighten the...
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Forum: Overhaul
10-01-2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,717
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Forum: Overhaul
10-01-2019, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,717
How to remove Flame Arrestor
My carburator has just recently been rebuilt and the engine now struggles to start cold, though once started it runs smoothly. I'm thinking either the fuel mixture is set too lean or the choke does...
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