Return to the home page...

Go Back   Moyer Marine Atomic 4 Community - Home of the Afourians > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 25 of 31
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: pearsontriton28
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By pearsontriton28
Everything seems to look fine externally. God...

Everything seems to look fine externally. God only know what it looks inside. I haven’t flushed it out or changed the thermostat. Early this season, I sucked ip some debris, shearing a key in my...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-14-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By pearsontriton28
Got a puzzle for ya. Engine temps are...well, wired.

I’ll preface this with this factoid- I just installed a new engine temp gage and have ran my engine several times since. So I start my engine and let it run on idle anywhere from 5-15 minutes before...
Forum: Fuel System 06-27-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,490
Posted By pearsontriton28
I was gonna say, go to Napa. They have...

I was gonna say, go to Napa. They have everything. Found a suitable throttle cable there 2 seasons ago and I’m about to go back for a new choke cable.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-26-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,168
Posted By pearsontriton28
Mine works and sounds like yours.

Mine works and sounds like yours.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-26-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By pearsontriton28
I have a standpipe configuration.

I have a standpipe configuration.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-26-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By pearsontriton28
I do have pretty good flow of water. I’m located...

I do have pretty good flow of water. I’m located on the south shore of Lake Erie.
I’m not sure what my water temp is. Waiting for my temp gauge in the mail. Lake water temp is *66.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By pearsontriton28
Can’t say I have much experience with 4 stroke...

Can’t say I have much experience with 4 stroke marine engines with wet exhaust. Ive dealt with a few 2 stroke outboard engines and those were a bit smoky but that’s 2 stroke for ya. I guess some of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By pearsontriton28
White smoke from the exhaust. Is this a problem?

Hello friends, I received valuable advice regarding my ignition issues and got my old A4 working nicely, so I’m back with something else. As the title says, I have white smoke coming from my exhaust....
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-23-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By pearsontriton28
For sure. I had a dock neighbor that couldn’t get...

For sure. I had a dock neighbor that couldn’t get his A4 to run well while in gear. He went to an electronic ignition, then a new carb and when that didn’t work, a new A4. Still, it would not run...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-23-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By pearsontriton28
I just went through this same issue. I ended up...

I just went through this same issue. I ended up having bad points and chose to go with an electronic ignition. Now, it runs better than ever.
Forum: Ignition System 06-15-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
*update* as suggested by a few, I cleaned out the...

*update* as suggested by a few, I cleaned out the dry graphite lube. I also installed an electronic ignition, new plugs, new coil, rotor and cap. I checked for spark and there it was. I was impressed...
Forum: Ignition System 06-11-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
I think your right. It is conductive. 🤔

I think your right. It is conductive. 🤔
Forum: Ignition System 06-10-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
I did see his comment but forgot to respond. I...

I did see his comment but forgot to respond. I think he definitely makes a legit point. I could always double check to make sure I don’t have a wire grounding out.
Forum: Ignition System 06-10-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
All contacts in the cap itself look good. Wire...

All contacts in the cap itself look good. Wire ends look good. I suppose it couldn’t hurt to clean them a bit.
Forum: Ignition System 06-10-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
I’m pretty sure it’s not tied up. Prop moved...

I’m pretty sure it’s not tied up. Prop moved quite freely just before we launched it.
Forum: Ignition System 06-10-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
I'm not real proficient with this forum layout or...

I'm not real proficient with this forum layout or tools, so Ill try to respond to the last couple of posts in this response. Thankyou, BTW, for your input. You have given me a lot to think about.
...
Forum: Ignition System 06-09-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
Thanks for the direction.

Thanks for the direction.
Forum: Ignition System 06-09-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,071
Posted By pearsontriton28
*Updated* To go or not to go with electronic ignition on my A4.

The back story: my 1961 A4 ran great last season. In the fall I pulled it for the winter and made NO CHANGES to the engine. I winterized it only. Anyway, this spring I started up the engine while on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
no worries. I guess sarcasm can go unnoticed or...

no worries. I guess sarcasm can go unnoticed or misunderstood when expressed through text. I think you have a point with ethanol may be "guilty" by association all too often.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-03-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
Thanks. The tank is made of monel, similar to...

Thanks. The tank is made of monel, similar to galvanized. All the rust I’ve found has been in the carb. I haven’t found it in my polishing filter or in the sediment bowel...yet.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
I'm pretty sure Ive read marine gas can vary in...

I'm pretty sure Ive read marine gas can vary in ethanol percentages depending where you go. Your post would confirm that for me. I don't use my lawn mower or boat gas up quickly, so I would have...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
hello, thanks for commenting. living in the great...

hello, thanks for commenting. living in the great lakes region where trailerable fishing boats are king, we have a gas station nearby that sells "marine gasoline" that may contain .005 % ethanol. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
Honestly can’t believe the motor ran with that...

Honestly can’t believe the motor ran with that much particulate in the jet. So the whole ethanol thing came to light in early June when the carb on my lawn mower took a dump on me, mean while, I was...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
Exclamation update

thanks everyone who responded to my post. I wanted to give you an update and an opportunity to further comment if you would like.

I pulled the carb and tore it down. heres what I found so far:
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,096
Posted By pearsontriton28
You raise good points. It could be steam, but it...

You raise good points. It could be steam, but it seems to linger and dissipate like smoke. Last season, I had very little of it. This season, it seems like I have noticeably more. I’m not sure how...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 31

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:18 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.


Universal® is a registered trademark of Westerbeke Corporation

Copyright © 2004-2024 Moyer Marine Inc.

All Rights Reserved