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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 02-11-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,796
Posted By alcodiesel
A split coupler and stainless key was installed...

A split coupler and stainless key was installed and the engine was out of alignment as we suspected. New stuffing box and tube, cutless, alignment done.
Next rebuild the 45 year old Ericson...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-08-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,796
Posted By Al Schober
Not sure why you're replacing all that stuff. ...

Not sure why you're replacing all that stuff. Does it need replacement?
Make sure whoever is doing the shaft has the coupling in hand so they can drill the shaft for the coupling set screws. They...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-21-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 975
Posted By B Moyer
An Exhausting Problem - Newsletter - MMI

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To view the newsletter: Click Here (http://moyermarine.com/ttjune_2021/)
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-09-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,152
Posted By Amphibiographer
Thanks to everyone for your help with this!! ...

Thanks to everyone for your help with this!!

We finally found out what was wrong when we had a meltdown (with LOTS of smoke!) of an ignition wire which was being rubbed by the throttle control!!...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By Al Schober
Replacement is easy, just a stainless pipe...

Replacement is easy, just a stainless pipe nipple. Size to fit the hose, length to allow you to saw off the threaded ends.
Alternate is a rubber plug where the exhaust exits the transom. Shut...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By roadnsky
I'd think the length can certainly be shorter. ...

I'd think the length can certainly be shorter.
Since the gauge comes with a "Snubbing" Valve attached.
That snubbing valve adjusts how much gas (pressure) gets to the gauge.

NOTE that the gauge...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By sastanley
Ah...that reminds me. Centek makes spun...

Ah...that reminds me. Centek makes spun fiberglass unions for this type of stuff. When I removed my flapper that Neil mentioned (because the pin broke and the flapper was not flapping) I used a...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-28-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By ronstory
It there is slack in the hoses so you can pull...

It there is slack in the hoses so you can pull them together without too much tension, just look for a hose repair coupling (not plastic) with the correct inside diameter. That said, I would look at...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-27-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By ndutton
Once upon a time, somewhere around the late...

Once upon a time, somewhere around the late 1960's, it was popular to put a gate valve in the exhaust line to protect against following seas. If a skipper found himself sailing in such conditions he...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-27-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By sastanley
DDO, Get rid of that sucker. What are at the...

DDO, Get rid of that sucker. What are at the other ends of the hoses?

If you have never used it as a valve, you could simply put a type of union there. (close nipple or similar), but even a brass...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
SOME CALL IT NOISE - I CALL IT MUSIC

Noise implies malfunction.
I like to listen to the engine sounds to detect any problems. A somewhat subconscious thing. Works anywhere on the boat.

ex TRUE GRIT
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
In my experience a properly tuned A4 needs brief...

In my experience a properly tuned A4 needs brief full choke to start even when fully warmed up. Something to do with the updraft carburetor?

ex TRUE GRIT
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By edwardc
Easy starting when cold is a symptom of a...

Easy starting when cold is a symptom of a too-rich mixture. An updraft carb should require a couple of tries when cold EVEN WITH THE CHOKE.

The fact that you need to open the throttle wide when...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By Al Schober
You may be running rich (too much fuel). How do...

You may be running rich (too much fuel). How do your spark plugs look?
The A4 should need choke when starting cold while a warm engine will restart well with no choke.
Personally, I liked the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-19-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By CRUX
I'm not sure if it has any relevance, but I used...

I'm not sure if it has any relevance, but I used to have trouble starting a SECOND time as well. First cold start fired up first time everytime, second start I would have to open the throttle...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-11-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By scratchee
Sounds like a great job for a little script run...

Sounds like a great job for a little script run on the database.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-10-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By W2ET
Many of the broken links can still be accessed if...

Many of the broken links can still be accessed if you change this in the post on the original host:

moyermarine.com/forums/xxxxxxx

To this:

moyermarineforum.com/forums/xxxxxx

Bill
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-09-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By ronstory
To what Mo said, especially putting rags to block...

To what Mo said, especially putting rags to block the oil return holes to keep the keepers for going "walk-a-about" into inconvenient places of the engine.

Also, during assembly, using a touch of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-08-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By ndutton
I'll add that machine shops always consider the...

I'll add that machine shops always consider the timing gears to be on the front of the engine and number the cylinders starting there.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-08-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Dave Neptune
The back of the engine is the flywheel end and...

The back of the engine is the flywheel end and the trans runs off the front.

Dave Neptune :cool:
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-07-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By ronstory
Here is a thread that my help with cleaning the...

Here is a thread that my help with cleaning the valve and guides if you go to the "next level" of disassembly.

https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10482

That said, you do...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-07-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,852
Posted By sastanley
Lightbulb DDO..5 (or 20) years from now, someone may...

DDO..5 (or 20) years from now, someone may stumble on this thread...I recommend posting the link to your new thread so they can follow the updates.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-07-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Mo
Kroil isn't as good as the acetone and ATF...so...

Kroil isn't as good as the acetone and ATF...so when you say tap, what do you mean. I'd drive the acetone down around it then get a punch and hammer...1/4 inch flat punch in center of valve and give...
Forum: Electrical 04-07-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,175
Posted By edwardc
There is another possibility. I used to...

There is another possibility.

I used to observe this exact type of behavior in my old Volkswagens. The problem turned out to be in the starter. The explanation is a bit long, so bear with me:...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-05-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,691
Posted By ronstory
My two cents. I would get just get the gasket...

My two cents. I would get just get the gasket from MMI. Gaskets really aren't that expensive and certain gaskets are just darn critical for operation and reliability. This is one of them.

I...
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