Forum: Electrical
04-30-2022, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,701
I guess the first thing I'd change is the old...
I guess the first thing I'd change is the old Moto Alternator. They just don't put out much output. You can buy a delco 70amp for about $65 online.
I added a small solar panel on my dodger that...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-28-2022, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Choke is fine.
I talked to Don and he said...
Choke is fine.
I talked to Don and he said any of the above would make it run bad all the time, it wouldn't be intermittent.
He thought it was some dirt or something in the carb. He had me do...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-28-2022, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
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Forum: Fuel System
04-28-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
It starts right back up easily, that's not the...
It starts right back up easily, that's not the issue.
What problems did you solve by having a fuel pressure gauge? Bad fuel pump? I have a Moyer electric.
I thought about the coil, but usually...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-27-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Cold Shutdown
Hi;
Boat starts up great, runs out of gear fine, warms up, revs good. But then if I put it under load it runs ok for a minute or so with good power, but then slowly shuts down. No amount of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-08-2022, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,090
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-07-2022, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,090
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-07-2022, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,090
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-06-2022, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,090
Setting rotor position on distributor
I'm having a similar problem. I was fixing the water jacket inspection plate and had to remove the distributor. I screwed up and didn't mark the rotor position. I have a magnetic ignition, boat ran...
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Forum: Electrical
11-08-2020, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
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Forum: Electrical
11-08-2020, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Smallest starting battery?
I have a two bank battery system with two Group 27 105ah deep cycle flooded batteries on the house bank and an isolated Group 27 105ah as a reserve "get home". I figured it was nice to have the extra...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
11-08-2020, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
FWIW;
I decided that I was going to get in...
FWIW;
I decided that I was going to get in over my head with this repair and took it into a mechanic. Sometimes you just gotta know your limitations...
The mechanic had a heck of a time,...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-03-2020, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
10-02-2020, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
I tried to get the shaft coupling apart, but...
I tried to get the shaft coupling apart, but couldn't get a pipe wrench to hold it. Every time I tried the wrench just swiveled and fell off.
I have pretty poor access and can't really get two...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-21-2020, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,043
I would remove the two hoses & fittings going...
I would remove the two hoses & fittings going into the exhaust manifold and look at the fittings. I found one of mine was almost totally blocked.
Also pull the thermostat and check for proper...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-21-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-21-2020, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
Rear oil seal replacement
Hi;
I'm getting quite a bit of oil being flung around the shaft coupling. Looks like the coupling/rear seal need replacement.
I've watched Don's video and read a few of the threads here.
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Forum: Overhaul
09-20-2020, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,407
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Forum: Fuel System
09-05-2020, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,350
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Forum: Fuel System
09-04-2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,350
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Forum: Fuel System
09-04-2020, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,350
I really thought the dirty fuel was going to...
I really thought the dirty fuel was going to solve the leak, but no go. Same symptoms, ran fine, but then gas leaked out the needle valve.
I ended up just ordering a new carb as I was out of time....
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Forum: General Interest
08-30-2020, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,659
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Forum: Fuel System
08-29-2020, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
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Forum: Fuel System
08-29-2020, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Polishing Filter P/N?
Running out of time, need to try to find a 10 micron 5/16" hose barb metal polishing filter. Moyer has one that's 7-10 micron. Everything at local parts stores is 20 micron, ie WIX 33012.
O'Reilly's...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-28-2020, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,350
Thanks for all the great ideas!
Don actually...
Thanks for all the great ideas!
Don actually called early this morning and we went over it. He seemed to be sure that it was just dirty fuel through the system.
He told me to use the electric...
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