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IP: 99.203.118.22
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Anything is possible. Thanks I'll definitely check it
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IP: 67.176.201.200
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This is early model Prestolite distributor and their is a third possibility besides wrong cap or 180 out of phase. I once picked up an ebay "rebuilt" prestolite dizzy, about $60 -75 bucks, should have been suspicious of the deal. It was real clean but the center cam shaft extended about 3/16th to high. With the cap positioned in the slot there was rotor interference with the cap contacts - would not freely spin without some clicking. The cap positioned as pictured provided clearance. I never installed it however, -thought some parts might come in handy.
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IP: 67.176.201.200
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Just another comment - the Dole T state housing after the manifold w/ recirculating loop takes a special t state, 140 F, originaly to avoid salt from forming particulates out of salt water. Moyer sells one that fits advertised at 155 F. My Morgan 34 has been in Lake Michigan for 53 yrs, I'm still on my second T-state and have one for a spare. Note, through a small hole some water is always mixing with exhaust even with a cold/cool engine - causes a little white steam. Only once did I have some water back up into the cylinders. Sailing in strong following seas, water filled up the horizontal exhaust line and the stand pipe. By poor design the boat's exhaust port is centered aft only a couple inches above the water line. Later added an accessible lever ball valve to exhaust line to close when sailing in the chop. FYI, the recirculating set up w/T state causes a "surge" effect with exhaust water, nothing wrong when you see that.
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IP: 74.88.0.97
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Thanks Sam for your insight. I don't think the shaft is to high, in fact i think the cap is not making contact with the rotor but I will check tomorrow as well as it possibly being 180 out - if that is true this will be the first cap i have ever seen not symmetrical.
I've decided to slow down, get this right and not launch this summer ..oh well there is next year |
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IP: 74.88.72.26
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Okay some more progress. The cap was 180 degrees out. Easy enough. One of the old down springs is broken. Anyone have a source to replace them?
Prop shaft attached and 95 percent aligned. Starter wired, Alternator mounted (still need to sort wiring), raw water hooked up and exhaust all booted up. A bit more wiring, check rough timing fix the dizzy and I should be ready to fire it up. Fingers crossed. Last edited by nyvoyager; 06-02-2019 at 07:58 PM. |
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IP: 74.88.72.26
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Okay some more progress. The cap was 180 degrees out. Easy enough. One of the old down springs is broken. Anyone have a source to replace them?
Prop shaft attached and 95 percent aligned. Starter wired, Alternator mounted (still need to sort wiring), raw water hooked up and exhaust all booted up. A bit more wiring, check rough timing fix the dizzy and I should be ready to fire it up. Fingers crossed. |
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