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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-13-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By MightyMike
Got it started today

While waiting for the Zenith service kit to arrive from Moyer, I decided to do another cleaning attempt.

I did not notice the fixed part of the main jet the first time, but I removed it this time...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
ordering rebuild kit

I have removed the carburetor again for another cleaning and a float adjustment based on what I have learned here.

I have spoken to the previous owner who tells me re did a full rebuild 7 or 8...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
thanks, Dave. That does sound like something I...

thanks, Dave.
That does sound like something I can handle.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
Hi, Dave, I am going back down to the boat and...

Hi, Dave,
I am going back down to the boat and will try jet settings as you suggest. I had read somewhere that the main jet should be at 3 turns out.

I am unfamiliar with the centrifugal...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-06-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
Dave, I did not change the float settings. I...

Dave, I did not change the float settings. I didn't have a screwdriver wide enough to remove the float valve seat and I did not want to burr it up. The valve itself appeared clean as a whistle.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-05-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
We are back to the carb

I was able today to test out the coil.

With power on, I was reading 11.2 volts at coil +

With someone available to push the starter button we were
definitely getting a strong secondary pulse...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-05-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
yes, to confirm, I just removed the distributor...

yes, to confirm, I just removed the distributor cap, not the entire distributor.

Thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-04-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
I did not turn over the engine with the...

I did not turn over the engine with the distributor cap off. The rotor appeared to drop back in the very same position. Something new to worry about, I guess.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-04-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
Thanks for confirmation on the secondary coil...

Thanks for confirmation on the secondary coil values.

My troubleshooting methodology does seem suspect.
I left out some intermediate steps after cleaning of the carb. I also changed plugs and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-04-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
Here is a picture of the rotor. I will test...

Here is a picture of the rotor.

I will test for power at the coil + when I go out to the boat later.

Thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-03-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By MightyMike
Engine won't start

Hello,
I have not been able to start my motor this season. First I thought it was a fuel issue, because I left fuel in the carburetor over the winter. I was able to start the engine, but it would...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-25-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,099
Posted By MightyMike
That's my thinking as well. Talked to previous...

That's my thinking as well. Talked to previous owner who said they are 10ish years old.
That is bad news for my poor son-in -law who will be tasked with removing the flanges bolts.

I am not...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-24-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,099
Posted By MightyMike
Smoke from exhaust flange

Hello, all.

We noticed exhaust smell last year, but could never trace the source.

This year after launch, with the boat all opened up we were able to spot smoke coming from the area of the...
Forum: Cooling System 08-31-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,255
Posted By MightyMike
Thank you for the information, gentlemen. As...

Thank you for the information, gentlemen.
As it turns out i have suffered a season ending injury and all boat work will have to be rescheduled for late fall, early spring.
Forum: Cooling System 08-20-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,255
Posted By MightyMike
Finally was able to take a longer look at the...

Finally was able to take a longer look at the sensor.
The wire from the gauge terminates in a round lug that is attached to the brass fitting on the front if the enginine by a bolt.
It is this...
Forum: Cooling System 08-08-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,255
Posted By MightyMike
Broken temperature sensor

The wire leading from the temp gauge broke of at the connection to the brass/bronze sensor bolted into the front of the engine. Is it possible to reattach this, or must the entire wire be replaced...
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