Forum: General Maintenance
08-23-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
Carburetor Problem
I don't know which model I have. Is it stamped on the carb somewhere? I think but I'm not sure that all of the Moyer Marine needles are neoprene tipped. Is this not correct?
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
Carburetor Problem
Yes the needle is neoprene tipped and I do understand that when the float lowers the needle moves down to open the valve so fuel can enter the carb but it my case the needle has remained up even...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
Carburetor Problem
Thanks for your replies. I do have points and condenser which are two years old so I'll take a look at them first. Removing the carb sedement bowl is difficult but I'll remove it to see if there...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
Carburetor Problem
The boat is an 8.3 Columbia. Tank is the original aluminum. All rubber hoses have been replaced with Moyer hoses. Two filter systems, one racor and one in line. I take the carb off and open it...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-21-2013, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,200
Carburetor Problem
I am having an on going problem with the float valve in my carb. For some reason the needle sticks in the closed position. I replaced both the needle and the seat from Moyer but it still happens. ...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-02-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,468
Ignition Left On
Thanks for the replies. I will order a new one right a way. Thanks again
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Forum: Ignition System
07-02-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,468
Ignition Left On
This weekend I was checking the compression of my A4 with the assistance of my wife. I was down at the engine and my wife was in the cockpit at the ignition switch. At the end of the last...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-27-2012, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,355
By-pass Valve
Thanks for the replies. From the pictures and the moyer catalogue, I get the idea. Thanks again
Larry
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Forum: Cooling System
06-26-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,355
By-pass Valve
Thanks Bill and thanks for the link you sent earlier.
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Forum: Cooling System
06-26-2012, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,355
By-pass Valve
Just wondering if someone could supply some pictures of their bypass valve set up. I presently have a thermostat and I'm thinking of removing it and going with the by-pass valve. How do you...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2012, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,970
Carb Leak this Weekend!
I also had a carb leak last year but it happened while my wife and I were sleeping on the boat. Wife woke up to the smell of gas. About 2 quarts of gas in the bilge. Cleaned it up and put a...
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Forum: General Interest
06-26-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,040
Another A-4 back in service!
Hey there. My boat is in Kingston. Are you launching at Kingston Marina or Collins Bay. I'm at Portsmouth. Great marin
Larry
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-14-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,981
Using SAE 30
I have been using SAE 30 without detergent. Should I be using oil with or without detergent in my Atomic 4. Salesperson says I should be using detergent as it cleans internal parts. Is this...
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Forum: General Interest
06-13-2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Mechanical Fuel Pump
Sorry, don't know about the ethanol but doesn't all automotive gas have ethanol to some degree. I will report back when I hear from Moyer Marine. Thanks all for your replies.
Larry
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Forum: General Interest
06-12-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Mechanical Fuel Pump
The only additive I used was to put a small amount of Marvel Oil in the fuel tank at the end of the season. I wouldn't expect that to cause a problem. I use automotive gas from gas station vs...
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Forum: General Interest
06-11-2012, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Mechanical Fuel Pump
I don't know if anyone has ever experienced this, but last year I purchased a kit from Moyer Marine and rebuilt my mechanical fuel pump. Worked great all season. Took the boat out for the winter...
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Forum: General Interest
04-15-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,235
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Forum: General Interest
04-15-2012, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,235
Size of Coolant Intake Hose
I have just replaced the 3/4 inch thru hull valves from the old Groco plug type to the new Groco ball valves. The old thru hull have a 5/8 niipple and I replaced it with 3/4 inch. Is it ok to go...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-29-2011, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,266
Running the engine with through hull closed
My thinking is that the impeller is lubricated with the thru hull valve closed until the thermostat opens. The engine coolant is in a loop until then but once the thermostat opens the water is...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-26-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,651
Oil Colour
Thank you for the information Maurice. Much appreciated
Larry
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-26-2011, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,651
Oil Colour
Yes i ran it for about 5 minutes to pump RV anti-freeze through the engine.
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-26-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,651
Oil Colour
Just a quick question. Part of winterizing my engine has been to change the oil. The oil had been changed approx 5 hours prior. Oil looks clean on dipstick but when I pumped it out into a...
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Forum: Safety
10-09-2011, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 20,368
Gasoline Vapour
Thanks Neil. That's the shut off valve I was looking for only the ebay one I saw was $41.
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Forum: Safety
10-08-2011, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 20,368
Gasoline Vapour
Can you give an example of a good fuel shut off valve. I would like to have one on the outlet of my Racor filter. There is one on Ebay, but I really don't want to spend $45 for it. Thanks
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