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Forum: Cooling System 04-03-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 162
Posted By ndutton
When was the last time you did an acid flush?

When was the last time you did an acid flush?
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-30-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By ndutton
Since the intake and exhaust manifold are the...

Since the intake and exhaust manifold are the same casting, maybe the smoking gun here.
Forum: Electrical 03-26-2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By ndutton
My take is it is not technically internally...

My take is it is not technically internally regulated but rather its integral regulator is piggybacked externally like the Motorola alternators. On the Motorolas the regulator also serves as a...
Forum: Cooling System 03-24-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By ndutton
The more you understand galvanic corrosion the...

The more you understand galvanic corrosion the better you'll be able to manage it. This treatment...
Forum: Exhaust System 03-15-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By ndutton
Again, exactly correct. Further, no anti-siphon...

Again, exactly correct. Further, no anti-siphon is necessary with the MMI standpipe system. There's no harm in having one if you want but there's no real benefit. Notice in the drawing the exhaust...
Forum: Exhaust System 03-15-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By ndutton
You are correct, it's sort of a hybrid of a water...

You are correct, it's sort of a hybrid of a water jacketed hot section and a standpipe. If replacing becomes a necessity you'll likely go with a wrapped hot section and the Moyer Marine Tartan style...
Forum: General Interest 02-28-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By ndutton
I can attest that Don has no quarrel with the...

I can attest that Don has no quarrel with the Thatch Mod but it has consistently been his preference to keep his rebuilds as true to the original Universal configuration as possible, a position I...
Forum: General Interest 02-24-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By ndutton
What sort of information were you hoping to find?...

What sort of information were you hoping to find? Knowing it was a Moyer rebuild you already know it was as good as it could be when it shipped to the previous owner. After that, its history and...
Forum: General Interest 02-24-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By ndutton
If the number you sent was the one shown in the...

If the number you sent was the one shown in the now deleted picture (295369UF), it's not a serial number. That same number is cast into all of the three engines I own. The faint number above it is...
Forum: Electrical 02-23-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By ndutton
After several years of experience with mine, an...

After several years of experience with mine, an unexpected benefit was it alerted me to belt wear. I replaced the belt and the squeal stopped instantly. In the pre-tensioner days I could have...
Forum: Ignition System 02-19-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By ndutton
No way, no how. The coil you referenced is rated...

No way, no how. The coil you referenced is rated 0.3 - 1.0Ω primary resistance. The Atomic 4 needs a minimum of 3Ω.
Forum: Electrical 02-02-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By ndutton
Don't think it makes any difference. The entire...

Don't think it makes any difference. The entire purple wire is already protected by the fuse in the red wire.
Forum: Reversing Gear 02-02-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,241
Posted By ndutton
From Don: To open up his neutral zone a bit,...

From Don:
To open up his neutral zone a bit, it’s best to back off on the reverse adjustment a half turn or so – not a tooth or so on the forward adjusting collar.
Forum: Fuel System 01-30-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By ndutton
I think you made the right decision.

I think you made the right decision.
Forum: Fuel System 01-30-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By ndutton
A complete replacement is available from Moyer...

A complete replacement is available from Moyer Marine.
https://moyermarine.com/product/18-inch-scavenge-tube-for-late-model-carburetor-fcar_13_60-0/

If you're looking for just the nut,...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-30-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By ndutton
Please see this thread....

Please see this thread. (https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=131263#post131263)
Forum: General Maintenance 01-27-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By ndutton
The tensioner kit includes a braided ground strap...

The tensioner kit includes a braided ground strap for that very reason. Always did.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-26-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By ndutton
Take care not to crank that pivot bolt tight when...

Take care not to crank that pivot bolt tight when you reinstall. The alternator must be allowed to pivot. The bushings are there to take up the sloppy holes in the lifting bracket and hold the...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-26-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By ndutton
Do you have the MMI spring loaded belt tensioner?...

Do you have the MMI spring loaded belt tensioner? Such bushings are included in the kit.
https://moyermarine.com/product/alternator-tensioning-arm-ovel_04-1_546/
Forum: Electrical 01-25-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By ndutton
Looks to me like that's what Ben has.

Looks to me like that's what Ben has.
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By ndutton
That's a specialized condition. As I was...

That's a specialized condition. As I was watching this thread I got the feeling Ben was being encouraged to chase a very rare zephyr. There's no downside to adding a redundant ground wire, just...
Forum: Electrical 01-24-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By ndutton
Ben, I've never had an alternator ground wire on...

Ben, I've never had an alternator ground wire on any of my boats dating back 50 years or any of the boats I built (100's of them, probably half with Atomic 4s straight from Universal) dating back...
Forum: Electrical 01-23-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By ndutton
You make my point Joe, length is an important...

You make my point Joe, length is an important factor and I'll repeat, whatever the calculator returns for a wire gauge should be considered a minimum.
Forum: Electrical 01-22-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By ndutton
4 gauge cable should be considered a minimum and...

4 gauge cable should be considered a minimum and length is a huge factor that may dictate a larger wire.
Forum: Exhaust System 01-15-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By ndutton
The OP said it was a 5411 in his opening post of...

The OP said it was a 5411 in his opening post of the now closed thread. No problem using an MMI hot section for another engine but it may also explain why the support strut is so important for his...
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