Forum: Cooling System
04-03-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
Grayco is still the hardware store here yes. I...
Grayco is still the hardware store here yes. I use regular rubber heater hose and I change zinc’s regularly. One repair shop I spoke to said the life of a copper heat exchanger is about 5 years. My...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-03-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
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Forum: Cooling System
04-03-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
Thanks Dave, I did do the impeller already the...
Thanks Dave, I did do the impeller already the other day as a beginning of my tests. I did find today some scale in the cooling hoses before the thermostat housing. I got that all cleaned up. I think...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-03-2024, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
Raw water draining out
Hello Everyone,Is it normal for a raw water cooled engine to drain down after shutdown? I have been having erratic temperature readings and started pulling hoses to check for blockage. I was...
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Forum: Cooling System
02-28-2024, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 181
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Forum: Cooling System
02-28-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 181
Moyer heat exchanger
Is the tube assembly on the Moyer heat exchanger removable for repair? For example, does it press out and it’s seals are O-rings or is it soldered in place?
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-08-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Timing
Another question for the group. When using a timing light, what RPMs should I have the engine running at to verify correct timing? I have electronic ignition
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-08-2023, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 327
Barnacle buster
Has any one used barnacle buster in their Moyer heat exchanger? I used poor quality coolant in a pinch and got some sludge. I’ve vinegar soaked and rinsed but still feel it could be cleaner. Product...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-24-2023, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 574
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-24-2023, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 574
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-18-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Install the new springs just now. It definitely...
Install the new springs just now. It definitely change the timing. Yeah she was probably creeping up on us for some time with the other springs going bad. Thanks for all the help guys. I will re-time...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-16-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Thanks Dave, I cleaned up all ignition...
Thanks Dave, I cleaned up all ignition connections this morning. Our engine has purred and started easy for several Years. I hate to change too many things at once but I may give your tip a try if...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2023, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2023, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Restarting
Our engine starts fine in the morning. Runs great for hours or all day. If I shut down at a fuel dock or at a lock it does not want to restart. I assumed coil so I replaced that. Still problem. I...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-09-2023, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 670
Thermostat housing
Does anyone happen to know the bolt hole spacing yon the thermostat housing? I have a crack on the housing on my Palmer engine. I think it would be compatible if the bolts line up.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-09-2021, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-08-2021, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
I’ve checked all the suggestions already thank...
I’ve checked all the suggestions already thank you. The next mystery is that if I shutdown and restart immediately it starts fine. Wait 10 minutes and I have to crank for a while. I’ll change fuel...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-07-2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
Restarting issue
I’m having restarting issues after engine has been run for a while. Shutting down to go through a lock does not want to start easily. Cranks for a while before starting. Cold start takes 2 seconds...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-02-2020, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 38,938
Palmer
I bought a replacement carb from Moyer for our Palmer. Been working great for years
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-09-2019, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-09-2019, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Mechanical oil pressure gauge
Hello everyone, simple question here. I have installed a mechanical gauge with the plastic tubing. Should I be seeing oil in the tube,or air only? I see oil go almost to the top of tubing and stops...
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