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Forum: Cooling System 08-10-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,621
Posted By Figment
thermostat orientation

Hi all,

I'm installing the aftermarket thermostat kit with spacer....
http://www.moyermarine.com/images/cool5b512.jpg

Can someone please confirm for me that the thermostat goes in
1) atop the...
Forum: Cooling System 07-20-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,067
Posted By Figment
Temperature and pressure low?

Now that I've finally installed the combination temperature/pressure gauge in the front of the head, I have numbers, and those numbers seem odd.

Pressure looks to be 3-4psi. I don't know why I...
Forum: Ignition System 06-23-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,944
Posted By Figment
Really? Reference, please.

Really?

Reference, please.
Forum: General Interest 06-07-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,482
Posted By Figment
I dig the color!

I dig the color!
Forum: Fuel System 05-25-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 32,152
Posted By Figment
Of course, but I positively LOATHE those...

Of course, but I positively LOATHE those beeper/buzzer things. :D

I used to have the blower direct-wired to the ignition so that it would run constantly. That was certainly audible.
I...
Forum: Fuel System 05-24-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 32,152
Posted By Figment
My fuel gauge doesn't read anything unless the...

My fuel gauge doesn't read anything unless the ignition circuit is active. Many is the time I've powered the circuit to check the fuel level and then forgotten about it for hours. Or days.
Forum: Polls 05-24-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 28,495
Posted By Figment
Not such a worry, as it turns out. I...

Not such a worry, as it turns out.
I neglected to refill my old engine with oil one spring launch. The un-suck-able quart left in the engine was sufficient to let the electronic fuel pump run...
Forum: Cooling System 05-24-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,236
Posted By Figment
That hose collapse can happen internally (inner...

That hose collapse can happen internally (inner layer of rubber separates from exterior) and give absolutely no visible indication that it's happening. New intake water hose is cheap insurance.
Forum: Exhaust System 05-19-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,073
Posted By Figment
Foremost, I am INSANELY envious of your...

Foremost, I am INSANELY envious of your uberspacious engine accommodations!

Isn't there a minimum hose length requirement between the plastic muffler and the water injection point?
Forum: Electrical 05-06-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,600
Posted By Figment
Ah, ok. Connect to ign+ then. Gotcha. ...

Ah, ok.
Connect to ign+ then. Gotcha.
Thanks guys.

Still the mystery of why the starter won't engage without jumping directly to the battery. Must be some current lost in that switch circuit...
Forum: Electrical 05-05-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,600
Posted By Figment
No. I wanted to, I just had that early-model...

No.
I wanted to, I just had that early-model starter rebuilt two years ago, but it wouldn't even mate up into the flywheel housing.
Forum: Electrical 05-04-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,600
Posted By Figment
Translating starter and alternator early to late

Still fussing with the nuances of swapping a late model A4 in place of an early model. Series of questions:

The alt that came with the latemodel has a second little wire... I assume that this is...
Forum: Fuel System 04-29-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,154
Posted By Figment
Question Oil safety switch location

I'm swapping my electric fuel pump system over from the old to a new engine.
The new engine block has a very stubborn plug in the port above the pressure regulator. I suppose I could try to...
Forum: Polls 04-29-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 76,459
Posted By Figment
Yes, a Racor at the tank, and then the little...

Yes, a Racor at the tank, and then the little lawnmower-style inline filter between the pump and the carb.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,614
Posted By Figment
It wasn't the valve. As it turns out, it wasn't...

It wasn't the valve. As it turns out, it wasn't even the tappet.

It was the hole in the block in which the tappet resides. (does that have a name?)

After removing the tappet (with...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-15-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,614
Posted By Figment
Interesting thought, but the valve stem doesn't...

Interesting thought, but the valve stem doesn't appear to be the sticking point. The tappet doesn't fall away from the valve when the valve is in the open position.

Still, correcting clearance...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-13-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,614
Posted By Figment
Sticking Tappet

I have a sticking tappet on the exhaust valve of #1 cylinder.

When manually turning the engine, the valve will stay up until I help it release with pressure from my thumb or a tap from a...
Forum: Ignition System 03-19-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,214
Posted By Figment
Question Early distributor on Late engine

Is there any reason why I couldn't use the distributor from an early-model engine on a late-model engine?

On casual inspection the gearing doesn't look different.

Thanks,
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-14-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,683
Posted By Figment
I've never gauged spark with that method before. ...

I've never gauged spark with that method before. Very cool, thanks!

So, if the spark can't jump the half inch I need a new coil?
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-13-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,683
Posted By Figment
Yes, after it dies I pull the fuel line and...

Yes, after it dies I pull the fuel line and crank, plenty of fuel flowing.
Likewise I pull #1 plug. Spark is orange but it's there.

Regarding how it dies... That's the thing that I just can't...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-13-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,683
Posted By Figment
Mystery shutdowns

Early model with electronic ignition and electric fuel pump.

Starts and runs, for about 15 minutes, then loses power and dies. Will not restart. Return to the boat a week later, and it starts...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 03-26-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,209
Posted By Figment
Bump. :D Any news?

Bump. :D

Any news?
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 02-13-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,209
Posted By Figment
I'm looking forward to the update as well. ...

I'm looking forward to the update as well.

Thanks for the R&D, Don!
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-25-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,435
Posted By Figment
Yes, a split coupling is a coupling made in two...

Yes, a split coupling is a coupling made in two halves which bolt together over the shaft, vs. a solid coupling which has the shaft pressed into it....
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-23-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,435
Posted By Figment
oh goody, a stalker.

oh goody, a stalker.
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