Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2019, 09:25 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2019, 02:42 PM
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Your mechanical pump creates enough suction to...
Your mechanical pump creates enough suction to overcome any small air leaks in the line upstream of it, so it won't fill up with air and stop working. Your carb was gummed up, that would be ethanol...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2019, 11:57 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-19-2019, 11:04 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-08-2019, 04:56 PM
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If indeed the fuel being supplied is free of...
If indeed the fuel being supplied is free of water then the first test is to pressure check the manifold. It can be done in place. Many links on this site for testing instructions.
Dave Neptune...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-04-2019, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
SR: Just a quick hint.
I watched the carb...
SR: Just a quick hint.
I watched the carb repair video. Get a piece of 2X4 an set the carb on it, hold the carb with one hand then tighten the screws with the other hand while you are standing over...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2019, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 14
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At the end of each season when I arrive at the...
At the end of each season when I arrive at the boat yard dock I change the oil and "fog" the engine - spray a fair amount of fogging oil through the carb. While I am spraying I am revving the engine...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2019, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,282
Clear oil: GOOD!
Lots of white smoke that...
Clear oil: GOOD!
Lots of white smoke that dissipates: probably water. We will do the twenty questions thing to zero-in on the source. It may be downstream from the water injection in the exhaust but...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2019, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,282
For the safety of the new coil, disconnect it...
For the safety of the new coil, disconnect it during the test. You connected it, you can disconnect it just as easily. Tape the wire ends so they don't accidentally touch anything they shouldn't.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-27-2019, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,282
To test the temp gauge:
Disconnect the wire...
To test the temp gauge:
Disconnect the wire from the sending unit at the gauge then power up the gauge. It should peg low.
Then short the gauge sending unit terminal to ground. The gauge should peg...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-26-2019, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-26-2019, 11:53 AM
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Views: 14,526
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-26-2019, 11:35 AM
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Views: 14,526
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-26-2019, 12:44 AM
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Views: 14,526
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-25-2019, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
Sailing...
You might just be a great candidate...
Sailing...
You might just be a great candidate for some of Don's online videos.
Really detailed step-by-step instruction and for $12 boat bucks, it's a great deal. ;)
The Carb Troubleshooting and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-25-2019, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
SR, rounding off parts(?) do you mean nuts a...
SR, rounding off parts(?) do you mean nuts a bolts rounding? If so sounds more like bad tools or non factory rated stuff has been added. Also do not use open end wrenches whenever a 6 or 12 point...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-25-2019, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
Ignition breaker points.
I think Dave is...
Ignition breaker points.
I think Dave is wondering if your engine has been modified with a new "pointless" ignition set in the distributor.
Since this is unfamiliar stuff for you, we may have to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-25-2019, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,526
This may help. ...
This may help.
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10837&highlight=float+adjustment
Dan
S/V Marian Claire
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Forum: Fuel System
04-12-2005, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,348
Hello,
You understand correctly. ...
Hello,
You understand correctly. Carburetors with 5 bolts to hold the housings together should not have a problem with the front of the housings pulling apart.
Don
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Forum: Fuel System
04-11-2005, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,348
Carburetor Internal Pressure Regulation
It's always gratifying to pass along a technical note that can be implemented at practically no cost, and which has the potential for improving the performance of a large number of engines in the...
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