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Al Schober
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Electrical
03-16-2024, 09:51 PM
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Fuel Gauge Replacement - Ohms?
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335
Posted By
Al Schober
I prefer doing some diagnostics before replacing...
I prefer doing some diagnostics before replacing parts.
Disconnect the lead at the sending unit. The gauge should move depending on whether the lead is contacting or not contacting the metal of the...
Forum:
Ignition System
03-14-2024, 10:07 PM
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11
Indigo digital ignition troubleshooting
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626
Posted By
Al Schober
The springs that hold the brushes against the...
The springs that hold the brushes against the commutator are carbon steel and will corrode - faster if the starter has had a dose of bilge water in the past. If you have access, you can pull the...
Forum:
General Maintenance
03-13-2024, 08:45 PM
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4
Oil Pressure Adjustment Plug
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250
Posted By
Al Schober
Two designs. The early design (yours) the screw...
Two designs. The early design (yours) the screw piece pushes the spring which pushes a ball. Later design, the spring pushes on the pin with the conical end.
Question is: where is the ball? ...
Forum:
Overhaul
03-13-2024, 08:30 PM
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4
cutter or grinder for rusty pitted exhaust valve seat
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240
Posted By
Al Schober
Last engine I went through, I looked at the same...
Last engine I went through, I looked at the same thing. I wasn't able to find a 'portable' mechanic, and also considered buying multiple tools from Goodson.
Ended up taking the block to a machine...
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Reversing Gear
03-05-2024, 09:56 PM
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1
oil seal replacement
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170
Posted By
Al Schober
In addition to the two seals, I recommend you add...
In addition to the two seals, I recommend you add a new stainless cross shaft to your parts list.
https://moyermarine.com/product/reversing-gear-cross-shaft-stainless-steel-orev_23-1_346/
Your...
Forum:
General Maintenance
01-27-2024, 12:09 PM
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5
Alternator Pivot Bolt Bushings ??
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452
Posted By
Al Schober
Another tip: Don't rely on that pivot bolt to...
Another tip: Don't rely on that pivot bolt to ground the alternator to the engine. Run a separate wire from the alternator case to the engine block (or your ground block).
Forum:
Electrical
01-11-2024, 02:24 PM
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5
Victron Battery Monitor Shunt
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411
Posted By
Al Schober
The Victron is for the house battery - at least...
The Victron is for the house battery - at least that's the way I installed mine. Keep the start circuit separate. I ran my house loads (and engine ignition) off the house battery. Alternator...
Forum:
Electrical
12-30-2023, 08:44 PM
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28
Alternator Diode Rectifier Woe
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1,346
Posted By
Al Schober
I think it more likely that the alternator failed...
I think it more likely that the alternator failed due to corrosion of one or both slip rings, preventing current from getting to the rotor. Not a big deal to crack it open and clean the rings....
Forum:
Reversing Gear
12-18-2023, 08:34 PM
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18
Shifting cable issue
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5,359
Posted By
Al Schober
If you don't know whether you have a transmission...
If you don't know whether you have a transmission issue or a problem with the linkage, I recommend the following:
With the engine off, remove the reversing gear cover. As you (or a helper) move...
Forum:
Cooling System
12-12-2023, 11:08 AM
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7
Cooling system reminder
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5,714
Posted By
Al Schober
The other advantage of glycol cooling is that you...
The other advantage of glycol cooling is that you don't have to worry about winterizing the engine! This will appeal to those in Northern climes.
Only disadvantage is that you need a system free of...
Forum:
Cooling System
12-03-2023, 08:04 PM
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21
Drip from Water Pump
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11,397
Posted By
Al Schober
That looks like the new Moyer pump with the face...
That looks like the new Moyer pump with the face seal vs the two lip seals. That looks like a shielded ball bearing at the engine end of the pump, and there is no grease cup. I haven't rebuilt one...
Forum:
Reversing Gear
11-28-2023, 03:31 PM
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18
Shifting cable issue
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5,359
Posted By
Al Schober
The shifter cross shaft in the reversing gear has...
The shifter cross shaft in the reversing gear has a seal at each end.
https://moyermarine.com/product/aft-housing-shifting-lever-oil-seal-orev_07_124/
I recommend you also change the cross shaft...
Forum:
Cooling System
11-26-2023, 04:28 PM
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5
Votes for material for exhaust manifold water entry fixture?
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4,288
Posted By
Al Schober
Personally, I used brass (local hardware store)...
Personally, I used brass (local hardware store) for 30+ years without issue. Bronze or stainless would be better but difficult to source. First try would be McMaster.
Another consideration (while...
Forum:
Cooling System
11-18-2023, 09:52 PM
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18
Broken bushing(not sure if right tern) in exhaust manifold
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6,813
Posted By
Al Schober
Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here...
Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here goes:
Pipe threads, even if pristine, will not seal tight. As you tighten the connection, the flanks of the threads make contact and get tight while...
Forum:
Fuel System
10-31-2023, 08:57 PM
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14
Engine starts, but has no power in gear
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1,850
Posted By
Al Schober
Hey Ben, Those plugs look oily to me. I'm...
Hey Ben,
Those plugs look oily to me. I'm curious to know if the engine has any other issues such as smoke from the slash tube or flywheel cover?
The lower piston ring is for oil control and tends...
Forum:
General Interest
10-30-2023, 02:20 PM
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4
Oil leak from the oil pressure sending unit
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879
Posted By
Al Schober
That nipple supporting the oil pressure sender...
That nipple supporting the oil pressure sender was a concern to me too. Most installations are hard mounted, so vibration is not too much of a concern, yet...
My concern was compounded by my desire...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
10-19-2023, 08:58 PM
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9
How Bad Does This Sound? (Tapping Noise)
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1,599
Posted By
Al Schober
Hey Dude, Please tell more about the BPM...
Hey Dude,
Please tell more about the BPM device. Sounds like a handy tool (that I don't have...).
Oh yeah, when you're in the hole checking valve clearances, also give the springs an eyeball. Any...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
10-18-2023, 10:48 PM
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3
Starts then stops
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846
Posted By
Al Schober
Sounds like fuel starvation. The engine will run...
Sounds like fuel starvation. The engine will run for a few minutes with just the fuel in the float bowl.
I recommend adding a small pressure gauge to the carb inlet. This would determine if fuel...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
10-07-2023, 09:25 PM
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17
A horrible sight after overheating and oil leak
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1,785
Posted By
Al Schober
Yes, looks like a reduction gear. Take a wire...
Yes, looks like a reduction gear. Take a wire brush to that riveted nameplate just aft of the reversing gear.
What kind of boat is it? How is access to the engine? Will a hoist through the main...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
10-07-2023, 10:41 AM
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17
A horrible sight after overheating and oil leak
Views:
1,785
Posted By
Al Schober
I think Dave has it right. Top of a piston and a...
I think Dave has it right. Top of a piston and a chunk of the oil pan.
As to piston size, they're a bit over 2.5". A magnet won't stick to aluminum, but it will stick to the bits that look like...
Forum:
Cooling System
09-26-2023, 08:13 PM
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13
Overcooling
Views:
1,389
Posted By
Al Schober
Another thought on this issue.. Cooling water...
Another thought on this issue.. Cooling water enters the block through a pipe nipple in the side cover plate. There's a Tee fitting on the outside to accept water from the pump and send bypass...
Forum:
Cooling System
09-21-2023, 02:12 PM
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4
Replacing shaft in MMI flange pump every other season
Views:
657
Posted By
Al Schober
The Oberdorfer style pumps do wear out. You can...
The Oberdorfer style pumps do wear out. You can replace the shaft and seals, but once the housing is worn, it's all over.
I struggled with mine for years and lived with the sea water leakage to the...
Forum:
Ignition System
09-15-2023, 07:02 PM
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5
Carb Blockage
Views:
776
Posted By
Al Schober
The biggest water separator that you have is your...
The biggest water separator that you have is your fuel tank. The water that separates out will settle in the bottom of the tank, not causing issues until it rises to the level of the fuel pickup -...
Forum:
Troubleshooting
08-31-2023, 07:11 PM
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8
Sluggish start but good batteries
Views:
1,115
Posted By
Al Schober
Agree with Neil. During a normal start, the...
Agree with Neil. During a normal start, the starter will pull down the battery a few volts. I suspect you have a bad cable or connection that's preventing a normal flow of current.
You'll need a...
Forum:
Ignition System
08-25-2023, 07:41 PM
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7
inline spark plug tester?
Views:
767
Posted By
Al Schober
That confirms my thoughts. Back in my outboard...
That confirms my thoughts. Back in my outboard days, my spark tester was a piece of wood with two wires stapled to it to make a 5/16 gap. One lead to the coil wire, the other lead to either the...
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