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Forum: General Maintenance 03-11-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By sastanley
Did the ball pop out of the block with the...

Did the ball pop out of the block with the spring? Sometimes you have to turn the engine over for it to ploop out.
edit - sorry maybe I should provide more detail. The oil pressure style in your...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-27-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 629
Posted By sastanley
Rob, On my C-30, the 'clamp' for the shift cable...

Rob, On my C-30, the 'clamp' for the shift cable was right there on the floor at the bottom of the stairs where the stuffing box access hatch is located. Agree with all other suggestions to get the...
Forum: Announcements 02-22-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By B Moyer
Forum update reply

All,
This may be the only noitce we will be able to give you. However, be assured if we get advanced notice we will do our best to notify the forum too.
Forum: Polls 01-30-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,949
Posted By edwardc
Dave, I have a 30 gal. OEM monel tank. In...

Dave,

I have a 30 gal. OEM monel tank. In addition, I carry an additional 25 gal in jerry jugs on-deck when out for extended periods.
The boat, a 1977 Pearson 323, has a dry weight of 12,800 lb,...
Forum: Electrical 01-22-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By hanleyclifford
Agreed.The starting function is an electrically...

Agreed.The starting function is an electrically explosive event. The starter should be fed as much amperage and voltage as it wants so I fully concur with the #2 cable. Just make sure that the path...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-03-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By joe_db
I have a permanent starter button near the...

I have a permanent starter button near the engine, it is hugely useful.
If the engine will start and run on a shot of ether, the problem is the fuel.
Forum: General Interest 12-24-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By B Moyer
Blessings and Gratitude

A huge heartfelt thank you to all who give of themselves helping all members of our Forum throughout the years. 2023 has been a year filled with excitement and changes and we feel blessed to have so...
Forum: Electrical 12-22-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By ndutton
The age-old question, "Why did the PO . . . ?" ...

The age-old question, "Why did the PO . . . ?" The answer is it doesn't matter. It's your boat now and it should be the way you want it. Step one is to de-funkify the boat from the PO's dementia.
Forum: Cooling System 12-19-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By joe_db
Noooooooo You need electrical contact to the...

Noooooooo
You need electrical contact to the heat exchanger.
You can make a bronze T fitting and screw it in to the heat exchanger and stick the anode there, use the epoxy to plug the old hole.
I...
Forum: Reversing Gear 12-18-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,355
Posted By hanleyclifford
It is very important that the cable sheathing be...

It is very important that the cable sheathing be solidly attached at both ends; that is, at the shifting lever and at the gear box. Otherwise you could be "wasting" cable motion which is limited, and...
Forum: Cooling System 12-12-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,714
Posted By edwardc
Not quite as necessary, but still beneficial. ...

Not quite as necessary, but still beneficial.

Whenever you cool directly with "raw" water (fresh or salt), you ingest a lot of microscopic organic matter into the hot engine. These organisms die...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-02-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,236
Posted By ndutton
Hold on a minute. Before you go attacking the...

Hold on a minute. Before you go attacking the thru-hull valve please do this simple test first:

Close the valve
Remove the hose attached to the valve
Open the valve briefly to observe flow -...
Forum: Ignition System 12-01-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,835
Posted By ndutton
Pertronix Electronic Ignition

Pertronix, the manufacturer of the electronic ignition (EI) offered in the MMI catalog has really stepped up their game over the past decade or more regarding issues and troubleshooting. Check out...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-29-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By hanleyclifford
Like you I was one of the last holdouts before...

Like you I was one of the last holdouts before going to EI. The inescapable fact is that lobes on our distributors have been worn down to the point that we have to get into single number point gaps...
Forum: Cooling System 11-26-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,288
Posted By Al Schober
Personally, I used brass (local hardware store)...

Personally, I used brass (local hardware store) for 30+ years without issue. Bronze or stainless would be better but difficult to source. First try would be McMaster.
Another consideration (while...
Forum: Cooling System 11-26-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,288
Posted By ndutton
Bronze or stainless are fine but even brass has...

Bronze or stainless are fine but even brass has not been a problem for (?) years. The only problem was upon removal and by your own conclusion was the result of over tightening on installation. ...
Forum: Electrical 11-19-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,148
Posted By ndutton
Here is my Cliff Notes version of general...

Here is my Cliff Notes version of general considerations posted 10 years ago:

https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=69785&postcount=16 and repeated here

(In direct response to...
Forum: Cooling System 11-18-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,813
Posted By Al Schober
Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here...

Not often I get to disagree with Dave, but here goes:
Pipe threads, even if pristine, will not seal tight. As you tighten the connection, the flanks of the threads make contact and get tight while...
Forum: Cooling System 11-16-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,714
Posted By ndutton
Cooling system reminder

If you were ever considering FWC, please keep in mind your RWC engine is slowly rusting to death every day, every month, every year. The only way to arrest this deterioration is with anti-freeze...
Forum: Cooling System 11-15-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,087
Posted By W2ET
The spec on Shawn's pump says it draws 27 watts. ...

The spec on Shawn's pump says it draws 27 watts. That's all but zero in HP terms. The engine would never know that load was present.

Bill
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-08-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,303
Posted By hanleyclifford
He's right; it would work - IF it had the correct...

He's right; it would work - IF it had the correct resistance in front of it. In fact just about any "12" volt auto coil will fire the A4 but buying the coil from Moyer Marine takes the guesswork out...
Forum: Cooling System 11-08-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By hanleyclifford
By all means take it off and to your home. Clean...

By all means take it off and to your home. Clean in detail and get a rebuild kit from Moyer Marine. Before removing the main (brass) jet take the time to grind a screwdriver to be an exact fit in...
Forum: General Interest 11-06-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,373
Posted By hanleyclifford
One of the less than desirable features of the...

One of the less than desirable features of the Atomic 4 is the accessory drive of the alternator. Back in the day of meager electronics the small alternators were ok but even then low rpms were not...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-05-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ndutton
A spun bearing should result in zero oil pressure...

A spun bearing should result in zero oil pressure (do you have a working gauge?) and give a sickening engine knock. A compression test and a water jacket pressure test would provide a lot of...
Forum: Fuel System 11-01-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,850
Posted By joe_db
Warning - you can mask a lot of issues with EI...

Warning - you can mask a lot of issues with EI for a time, but they will be back. Your plugs should not be fouled, mine can go several years with no issues.
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