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Forum: Troubleshooting 06-11-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,378
Posted By Ram41662
Yeh, TBH, I find each manual, even some of the...

Yeh, TBH, I find each manual, even some of the odd parts list, handy in their own way, which is why I keep them all available in the shop.

The Moyer Marine manual is considered "The One Book to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-08-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,176
Posted By Ram41662
You have to hold the reverse to engage. Forwards...

You have to hold the reverse to engage. Forwards will "snap in", but no reverse.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-08-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,378
Posted By Ram41662
Since it appears to happen when things warm up,...

Since it appears to happen when things warm up, you might consider the coil could be getting weak. If weak, when it warms up it will produce a weaker spark until it fails.

Try the plugs first. If...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,617
Posted By Ram41662
Gem, as has been mentioned, the Atomic 4 is more...

Gem, as has been mentioned, the Atomic 4 is more closely related to antique tractor motors, or as I've seen antique Jeep engines, than anything built today. That said, if you're still considering...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-24-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
Posted By Ram41662
CM, what we all call a "transmission" is really a...

CM, what we all call a "transmission" is really a reverse gear assembly. In a direct drive it's a simple gear fitted onto the crankshaft that transfers the power a set of pinion or propeller gears to...
Forum: Overhaul 04-26-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,595
Posted By Ram41662
Shawn, if you look at the last picture you will...

Shawn, if you look at the last picture you will see the valve's mating surface, which is the larger beveled face toward the the top of the valve facing down toward the stem. That's the main area of...
Forum: Exhaust System 04-19-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,863
Posted By Ram41662
Okay, you win the "Bodgered Repair of the Day"...

Okay, you win the "Bodgered Repair of the Day" award for that one. 🤓 :p
Forum: Ericson 04-16-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,496
Posted By Ram41662
Cajun, I feel you pain. Nearly all of the wood...

Cajun, I feel you pain. Nearly all of the wood on my Newport was in some form of decay or delamination, so all of it is now off. Since I'm not one that feels the need for a lot of wood surfaces in...
Forum: General Interest 04-16-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,253
Posted By Ram41662
Update, again. Fired up my A4 a couple of...

Update, again.

Fired up my A4 a couple of time now. First time it took off after just one stroke! Each time since then it takes it 2 or 3 stokes, but starts every time within 5 seconds of...
Forum: General Interest 04-11-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,253
Posted By Ram41662
Quick update, just finished the test bench wire...

Quick update, just finished the test bench wire harness and fixed a couple of stupid mistakes (always work with clean hands 😬) and I now have a clean spark. With any luck, if it's quiet tomorrow,...
Forum: Ignition System 04-06-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,384
Posted By Ram41662
Testing Pertronix Ignitor 1

I was having no luck with getting a spark from my ignition system.

I replaced the coil, all the wires, including the plug wires, the cap, rotor and plugs. I even wired a clean set of leads, but...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-02-2018, 01:52 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Posted By Ram41662
Do you have any play in the height? If so,...

Do you have any play in the height?

If so, the same supplier has an 18" x 16" x 11.5" 12 gallon tank.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-02-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Posted By Ram41662
Flot makes a tank that will fit that space: ...

Flot makes a tank that will fit that space:


12 Gallon Rectangular Shaped Fuel Tank, 24″x18″x9.31″, FOLT1296m

Here's one source, but you can search for a better price:
...
Forum: Ericson 04-02-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,605
Posted By Ram41662
Just quick update: still haven't heard from...

Just quick update: still haven't heard from Caswell. That kind of "quick response" makes me hesitant about their product,
Forum: Ericson 03-21-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,605
Posted By Ram41662
Alright, I can see why most coatings are shied...

Alright, I can see why most coatings are shied away from, but from that circular, it would seem phenol novolac epoxies are acceptable if you follow the manufacturer's instructions. These products are...
Forum: Ignition System 03-05-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,801
Posted By Ram41662
Okay, as many of you know, my little project, a...

Okay, as many of you know, my little project, a 1974 Newport 27, includes a complete rewiring. Some of the things I'm dealing with are the same things I've seen mentioned in this thread, such as:
...
Forum: Announcements 02-28-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,939
Posted By Ram41662
This is just an FYI for folks like me reading...

This is just an FYI for folks like me reading through old post. Since the upgrade to the forum some links were lost. This is nothing unexpected, heck, I would have been struck dumb if all the old...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-14-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Posted By Ram41662
Cajun, welcome aboard. It sounds like you...

Cajun, welcome aboard.

It sounds like you are where I am with the compression problem. I've been trying the "pour Marvel's Mystery Oil in the block over a period of time and see what happens"...
Forum: General Interest 01-09-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,253
Posted By Ram41662
No problem. I used to play with TR4s through...

No problem. I used to play with TR4s through TR6s, but over the last 20 years I've been stuck on 1500 Spitfires. I have two 1974s (hmm, just noticed they are as old as my boat) in storage in rough...
Forum: General Interest 12-21-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,253
Posted By Ram41662
Good to hear that Shawn, now I know what to do...

Good to hear that Shawn, now I know what to do with my "back-up carbs", I'll rebuild them, rough tune them, then vacuum pack them for that "just in case" scenario. :p
Forum: General Interest 12-18-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,253
Posted By Ram41662
Shawn, that one nice job you've done there. I...

Shawn, that one nice job you've done there. I like "yacht white" interiors. I think they look cleaner and are definitely brighter.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,375
Posted By Ram41662
Yeh, I know it sounds weird, but she also buys my...

Yeh, I know it sounds weird, but she also buys my cigars too because she knows which brands/types I like.

It's a long story, but I'll keep it pretty short.

My wife came to me a year ago and...
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