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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers Yesterday, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Dave Neptune
Good you have the EI, once the C-advance is...

Good you have the EI, once the C-advance is checked and lubed for proper operation then you can power time at WOT or where the RPM's max out. Once the max timing is achieved do be sure to back it off...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 04-14-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 202
Posted By Dave Neptune
Cool As per Shawn I seriously doubt there is a need...

As per Shawn I seriously doubt there is a need for anything but good tuning. I had a very worn out A-4 in my E35MKII with a 25' 6" waterline and I could get 2600 RPM's. I cruised at 2,000 easily all...
Forum: Electrical 04-06-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,360
Posted By Dave Neptune
That will work just fine. Best to put more time...

That will work just fine. Best to put more time into thinking about future addons
and how to shorten runs before doing the actual wiring. Also remember to do as much as you can on buss bars for both...
Forum: Electrical 04-06-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,360
Posted By Dave Neptune
I used 8ga on mine during my rewire as I was...

I used 8ga on mine during my rewire as I was planning on possibly going to a 50amp alt but never bothered. I did not need the oomph as I had no refrigeration and I converted my lighting to LED. I...
Forum: Cooling System 04-03-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By Dave Neptune
Yes it is considered good practice to close the...

Yes it is considered good practice to close the water intake when not in use. And yes the water can "drain" back down to the water line through the water pump via small gaps around the impeller. Your...
Forum: Announcements 04-02-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By Dave Neptune
Thumbs up Thanx, not impatient just curious. Hopefully...

Thanx, not impatient just curious. Hopefully everything works out well for all associated with the MMI Forum.

Dave Neptune :cool:
Forum: Announcements 04-01-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By Dave Neptune
Question So no update? Was it postponed, cancelled or did...

So no update? Was it postponed, cancelled or did I just miss it?

Dave Neptune :cool:
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-31-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By Dave Neptune
One more thought it could be an "intermittent...

One more thought it could be an "intermittent fuel supply". If the RPM's increase slowly like the engine is surging, fuel supply is a distinct possibility. This could be caused by a sticky float. If...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-31-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By Dave Neptune
Oops, just realized this was your first post so...

Oops, just realized this was your first post so welcome to the MMI Forum.

Checking for vacuum leaks can be problematic until the engine is actually running. What you do is spray around the engine...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-30-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By Dave Neptune
Sounds also like you may have a vacuum leak....

Sounds also like you may have a vacuum leak. Check that the base gasket and spacer gasket if so equipped are both in properly and sealed. Be sure that the scavenge tube assembly, the small copper...
Forum: Electrical 03-26-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,360
Posted By Dave Neptune
That will work however I like hooking it to the...

That will work however I like hooking it to the battery switch output side. That way you can charge one bank at a time or both at the same time. It will really work either way depending on how the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-21-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,253
Posted By Dave Neptune
First welcome to the MMI Forum. That's not...

First welcome to the MMI Forum.

That's not good at all. Definitely replace the regulator 17V is way to high and could even of possibly killed the battery. Also charge the battery up and get it...
Forum: Ignition System 03-16-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Dave Neptune
The gear should turn freely in one direction and...

The gear should turn freely in one direction and not the other as it rotates on the shaft. Not sure as to what type you have of the 2 most common.

A "Bendix" style uses a twisting groove (thread)...
Forum: For Sale - Other Items 03-16-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By Dave Neptune
Heater $75

I just bought an old 1927 Ford T-bucket roadster and with it came an uninstalled "under-dash" heater. It is brand new, has never been installed and I have no need for it. This heater is 15" wide X...
Forum: Fuel System 03-16-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By Dave Neptune
I believe it is symmetric. If there was a "flow"...

I believe it is symmetric. If there was a "flow" direction it would be indicated by an arrow.

My O-ring was destroyed when I bought the boat and I ran it without for 34 years. It is probably more...
Forum: Ignition System 03-14-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Dave Neptune
If you are getting power across the solenoid by...

If you are getting power across the solenoid by crossing the 2 large posts with screwdrivers or such and no joy then the brushes are not contacting the commentator of the starter. Could be bad...
Forum: Overhaul 03-11-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By Dave Neptune
In the past there were quite a few auto parts...

In the past there were quite a few auto parts houses that rented tools and those that had a machine shop would readily rent what you seek. Unless you have some machining skills or at least a good...
Forum: Ignition System 03-11-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Dave Neptune
It has been a long time since I read through the...

It has been a long time since I read through the Indigo Booklet. I do not remember the trouble shooting chart. However logic to me and my poor memory leads me to think that the LED indicator lit...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-10-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By Dave Neptune
It's just old style from the factory and an...

It's just old style from the factory and an upgrade from MMI. They both work fine however the conical version will possibly flow slightly better.

Dave Neptune :cool:
Forum: Cooling System 03-04-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Dave Neptune
First I would wire brush it a bit to confirm if...

First I would wire brush it a bit to confirm if it is braised with brass or soldered. It does look like brass and if it is most any radiator or automotive welding shop should be able to braise it...
Forum: Reversing Gear 03-04-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,501
Posted By Dave Neptune
I have been reviewing this post and see no...

I have been reviewing this post and see no comments as to your perceived neutral issue. Neutral in this transmission is never really engaged as the clutches remain spinning because they are running...
Forum: General Interest 02-28-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 428
Posted By Dave Neptune
Any type of centrifugal pump will allow a system...

Any type of centrifugal pump will allow a system like Shawn's to work as it is the same as millions of automobile engines. Getting the engine "burped" just means you need to have the fill point at a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-25-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 779
Posted By Dave Neptune
Not sure why I did not think of this before. It...

Not sure why I did not think of this before. It may be easier to remove the lever from the trans. It is held in place with a single screw. If you can get it loose and have enough room to remove the...
Forum: General Interest 02-23-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By Dave Neptune
Try talking with MMI if they had a record it...

Try talking with MMI if they had a record it would probably be based on the serial number. If you can get the PO's name perhaps you could look up anything he posted on this site.

Dave Neptune...
Forum: General Interest 02-23-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 272
Posted By Dave Neptune
Joe, that would certainly make it easier to...

Joe, that would certainly make it easier to install.

Dave Neptune :cool:
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