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Forum: Morgan 03-14-2014, 03:58 PM
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Posted By oceanwatersailor
Yup, I really need to verify this. I recall...

Yup, I really need to verify this. I recall finding TDC when I worked on the engine last year but I don't feel like it was 100% correct.

John, I know I am going to replace that part on the...
Forum: Morgan 03-14-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,404
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Great feedback! Thanks and thank you roadn for...

Great feedback! Thanks and thank you roadn for the TDC document!

I agree and think the cap was moved by who or why I am not sure.
I got this boat last year and have been going through it finding...
Forum: Morgan 03-13-2014, 08:42 AM
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Posted By oceanwatersailor
Thank you ndutton ...good info on the coil! ...

Thank you ndutton ...good info on the coil!

As for the plug wires I think I did swap them to test but don't actually recall so I need to try this again.

I remember the compression to be all...
Forum: Morgan 03-12-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,404
Posted By oceanwatersailor
New Morgan Owner

Hi folks,

I have a Morgan 1969, 33 I purchased last year and it came with Atomic4. Serial number 200923.

I have been having problems getting the back two cylinders to fire.

Have changed the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-19-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Yes, I think that was what the shop book says...

Yes, I think that was what the shop book says...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-19-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 61
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Posted By oceanwatersailor
Good blue sparks as I remember... I am...

Good blue sparks as I remember...
I am disappointed that I could not get this thing to run correctly in this boat yard visit. I think I am going to take a head gasket with me on my next trip and pop...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-19-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I know the exhaust leaks in the engine...

I know the exhaust leaks in the engine compartment on the bend connector. It is rusted bad and It looks like by design it promotes the exiting stuff to sit in this low spot. I am thinking of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-18-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I have replaced all the plugs and they do spark...

I have replaced all the plugs and they do spark good. :)
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Yes, just to think this out...we have spark as I...

Yes, just to think this out...we have spark as I can see the the spark on the of the plug when I turn it over. We have fuel as I can smell and see some wetness on the plug. The valves are opening and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 61
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Posted By oceanwatersailor
I pulled the valve cover plat again and watched...

I pulled the valve cover plat again and watched the valves move when turning it over. I have a concern now that they are not set correctly. I with I had a internal diagram of this engine. I see 2...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Thanks for the info. I don't have a Home Depot...

Thanks for the info. I don't have a Home Depot near me but I will be ray for that test on my next boat yard trip. Do you think with 110 psi on the two back cylinders and having spark from the tip of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Ok thanks folks, I will look up on how to test...

Ok thanks folks, I will look up on how to test this. I still suspect timing as just a hunch. Anyone know what steps to check this?

I am assuming MMI has something I can afford? I will check in to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-17-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I have good spark on the plug tips and I see gas...

I have good spark on the plug tips and I see gas and smell it on the plugs. No water droplets. the manifold does not look like it would be easy to take off with all the rust. I am just not sure if I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I tried that and not difference. The 1 and 2 are...

I tried that and not difference. The 1 and 2 are firing just from the burnt look on the plugs but the 3 and 4 no burnt just fuel. Would this have anything to do with timing I am still not sure?
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I did pull the carb and clean it looks like the...

I did pull the carb and clean it looks like the float was good and the needle was seating. I did not see a keeper for the needle and not really a way to adjust it if I had too. After cleaning it and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I am still having issues with the back 2...

I am still having issues with the back 2 cylinders as they are not firing. The engine is running on the front (flywheel end) cylinders. I get good spark on the back two and I have 110 psi. I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
The scavenger line is a 7/16" rubber hose with...

The scavenger line is a 7/16" rubber hose with copper ends on it and It is not clogged. I think the carb is just running rich like you stated.

the exhaust leak is about 2 inches from the port on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Hi Mo, I did have fuel in the bilge as it...

Hi Mo,

I did have fuel in the bilge as it was coming from the exhaust. i made for a good hour to clean up for safety reasons.

I pulled the carb off and took it apart as I have enough exp on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I removed another 2 quarts and can't get the...

I removed another 2 quarts and can't get the other plug off. I added 2 quarts and ran it still a little merkey...
I am concerned about the fuel smell and leak from the exhaust plus the back 2 cyl...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Wink Mo, I would call you but my cell phone does...

Mo,

I would call you but my cell phone does not work at the yard..
Well I do have good news though...
She runs and runs well now!
The oil does not seem to be contaminated any more than when it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
And no vibration from the shaft..it is in neutral

And no vibration from the shaft..it is in neutral
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
It ran longer this time and sounded like it was...

It ran longer this time and sounded like it was idling up then stalled. I noticed that some fluid seems to be fuel dripping from the exhaust pipe in engine chamber. Raw water is off.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
Fly wheel forward.

Fly wheel forward.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
I put some spray oil up in the shaft outside and...

I put some spray oil up in the shaft outside and spun the prop around with my hand. I also sprayed some inside on the shaft near the hole. I am not sure where the bearings are and suffing box how it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-15-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,916
Posted By oceanwatersailor
All plugs spark good.

All plugs spark good.
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