Return to the home page...

Go Back   Moyer Marine Atomic 4 Community - Home of the Afourians > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 8 of 8
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: JOHN COOKSON
Forum: Polls 07-07-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Could be the temp sending unit. The last time I...

Could be the temp sending unit.
The last time I took my temp sending unit out I found two problems: (RWC engine)
The sending unit was coated with a hard water type scale. Lime away and a tooth...
Forum: Polls 11-14-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Yes, this is what I do. Each RWC engine is a...

Yes, this is what I do.
Each RWC engine is a bit difference due to the amount of corrosion in the water passages and other factors that affect water flow such as pump output and so on.
My...
Forum: Polls 04-04-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
To check the sending unit wiring for resistance:...

To check the sending unit wiring for resistance: Disconnect the wire at the sending unit and the gauge. Run a jumper wire from one end of the wire with the other end near the other end of the sending...
Forum: Polls 04-03-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
I went with a straight barb on the manifold...

I went with a straight barb on the manifold outlet. No more problems with KRAP plugging up a curved fitting. By the look of the pictures you might have room to do the same.
FWIW.

TRUE GRIT
Forum: Polls 03-29-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Possible sticky gauge. Next time this happens try...

Possible sticky gauge. Next time this happens try tapping gently on the gauge with a screwdriver handle.

TRUE GRIT
Forum: Polls 03-08-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Reserve Cooling Capacity

I have a very good reason.
If you're running ~140 and a piece of crud suddenly blocks the water intake and the temp shoots up to ~190 you can still carry on - at least for a while at reduced speed....
Forum: Polls 06-27-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Every Thing But The Thermostat

RWC engine

Rebuilt the water pump + a new impeller.
Added the Moyer bypass kit.
Acid flush.
Didn't mess with the thermostat since it's operation seemed normal.
Took the temp sending unit out...
Forum: Polls 07-28-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,318
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Don't Always Believe What Temp You See On The Gauge!!!!

1. A4 was running at a temp of 180-190. (RWC)
2. Rebuilt the entire cooling system including new temp gauge and sending unit. Had excellent water flow out the back of the exhaust manifold.
3. A4...
Showing results 1 to 8 of 8

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.


Universal® is a registered trademark of Westerbeke Corporation

Copyright © 2004-2024 Moyer Marine Inc.

All Rights Reserved