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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: 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 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: Reversing Gear 09-27-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,892
Posted By Bents
Followed these instructions today for my...

Followed these instructions today for my transmission adjustment project. Thank you for the detail! It seems I was about an inch short on my cable when going into forward, no wonder I had such little...
Forum: Ignition System 09-15-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Al Schober
The biggest water separator that you have is your...

The biggest water separator that you have is your fuel tank. The water that separates out will settle in the bottom of the tank, not causing issues until it rises to the level of the fuel pickup -...
Forum: Reversing Gear 07-14-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By CnC for me
Reversing Gear Casting Damage & Repair Adventure

Reversing Gear Damage & Repair Saga

From reading between the lines in the forum and the old newsletters, I am not the only one to have broken my boat in this manner but since no one owned up to...
Forum: Overhaul 06-27-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dave Neptune
When rotating the engine you can open the valves....

When rotating the engine you can open the valves. On each valve stem when open give a little spritz of penetrating oil or something like Tri-Flo. The Tri-Flo is a thin oil with silicone in it an...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-13-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By Dave Neptune
You block off one end of the water jacket either...

You block off one end of the water jacket either the exit or entrance with a pipe plug. Then in the other end mount a pressure gage with a shrader valve (like on your tires on a bike or car) and pump...
Forum: Fuel System 05-27-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By Ericsonian
Thanks to all of you who have commiserated, made...

Thanks to all of you who have commiserated, made suggestions and most of all arranged to send me a replacement plate!
Nice to be part of a bunch who think like and know that we even span the...
Forum: Good Guys 05-14-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,914
Posted By Bryan Janeway
Hello Aaz, Welcome to the site!! I’m not a...

Hello Aaz,

Welcome to the site!! I’m not a mechanic but have owned my Atomic 4, Northern 29 for 8 years. I have pretty much messed with every part of my motor due to all kinds of issues. Well...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-28-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By Dave Neptune
Exclamation Hmmm

First welcome to the MMI Forum.

The numbers are a bit low not horrible AND consistent which is a good sign.

How did you do the compression check?

The proper way is to first do a dry test...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 12-01-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Posted By ndutton
. . . . . yet. It may be a chatter now but what...

. . . . . yet. It may be a chatter now but what happens after it turns into a BANG? These things don't heal themselves.
Forum: Fuel System 10-03-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,244
Posted By Theo Lewis
Breadcrumbs

Leaving an outcome here for those who come later as I found many threads exactly like this one but no happy endings. After taking stock of my situation and the poor condition of the many parts that...
Forum: Overhaul 04-13-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,367
Posted By GregH
Wiring things up for home test and tuning this...

Wiring things up for home test and tuning this weekend.

16210

16211
Forum: Overhaul 03-30-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,367
Posted By GregH
Finally get to "Thatch" my engine (top pic)! :D ...

Finally get to "Thatch" my engine (top pic)! :D

16201

16202
A smart modification that has helped with diagnosing my fuel problems in the past.
Forum: Overhaul 03-25-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,367
Posted By GregH
inch by inch 16196 16197 16198

inch by inch

16196

16197

16198
Forum: Fuel System 03-17-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,168
Posted By GregH
Steve; While you are adding new fuel hose...

Steve;

While you are adding new fuel hose and polishing filter between the pump and carb, think about also adding a fuel pressure gauge in this location too. It comes in hand when troubleshooting!
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 01-10-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By joe_db
That sounds dangerous! Was it at least in neutral?

That sounds dangerous! Was it at least in neutral?
Forum: Links of Particular Interest 11-28-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,251
Posted By Neuse River Sailor
Old Atomic Sailor Newsletters

I came across some old issues of The Atomic Sailor, Universal Motor's newsletter for Atomic 4 users, and here they are for my friends at the forum (the first issue appears to be missing pages 1 and...
Forum: General Interest 11-24-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,159
Posted By joe_db
A thought on A4 repairs and thanks all!

Early Thanksgiving Shout-Out:

I recently had an ignition problems with my engine. I was able to search this forum and find out a couple of things I needed to know about setting the timing that I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-14-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,438
Posted By Al Schober
Install a pressure gauge in the line to the carb....

Install a pressure gauge in the line to the carb. If you lose pressure (for whatever reason) the gauge will tell you, then you can track it down.
Install a test light (LED?) to coil +. If the...
Forum: Overhaul 10-27-2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,367
Posted By ndutton
Socket head cap screws will solve your problem.

Socket head cap screws will solve your problem.
Forum: Introductions 10-22-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,914
Posted By romantic comedy
Welcome.... Please come here for Atomic Four...

Welcome....

Please come here for Atomic Four advice exclusively. The other forums are full of know-it-alls who dispense BS. Here any BS gets checked and appropriately corrected.

Buy from Moyer....
Forum: Safety 08-25-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,322
Posted By Mo
Phone APP - On course

There is a phone app out there called " OnCourse-boating and sailing". It is parented by " Marine Traffic" , perhaps the best ship tracking in the world.

The app is free and once you are signed...
Forum: General Interest 08-14-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,003
Posted By Mo
" I have a few young fellas around that I...

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I have a few young fellas around that I help with engines. I do have a couple of rules though. If they don't listen to me and are party to their own demise they are on their own...a few learned...
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