Forum: Ignition System
07-23-2022, 10:15 PM
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yes -- he already got back to me..sent the...
yes -- he already got back to me..sent the installation intructions, pricing for a shutter, etc., etc..
i can't tell you how gracious he has been and how much i appreciate his -- and your --...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-10-2022, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
about last nite
tried the new spark plugs....both non resistored--autolite 437 and the champ j 8 c.
both ran fine...so i'm happy
however, i did notice that the wires also say they are resistored..can they be...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-10-2022, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
more details and good news..
maybe you...
more details and good news..
maybe you bought yours new or in excellent condition? or a complete overhaul...maybe with a short block from mmi?
my a 4 was well used....more or less had to take...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-10-2022, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
FWIW...
here's the url re. the post by...
FWIW...
here's the url re. the post by sastanley--dated 2010, so may or may not be helpful now:
https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4547
he said he had obtained a supply...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-09-2022, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Fuel System
07-09-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
thank you.
good to know...i'm not on here...
thank you.
good to know...i'm not on here that much -- usually only when i have a problem, which has been rare the past few years..meaning my a4 has been quite reliable....starts immediately, runs...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-09-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
nor do i, thank you
but really if i ahd to...
nor do i, thank you
but really if i ahd to rebuild the carb every year, i'd just spring for a diesel.
what do you do when the wind dies?
i've discussed the gasket issue with ted....i...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-09-2022, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
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Forum: Fuel System
07-09-2022, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Fuel System
07-09-2022, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-09-2022, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
My friend....
There is no comparison between...
My friend....
There is no comparison between your knowledge level on these matters and mine -- yours is vastly superior.
that said..on the following page i've cited so often [above], david...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2022, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
thank you
at my boat tonite..with the new...
thank you
at my boat tonite..with the new rotor and cap, figured i'd try the rj12 again..
no good
so put the j-8 back in, and all was well
no one mentioned it but the r stands for...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-08-2022, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
RIGHT -- so mmi makes you buy the entire carb...
RIGHT -- so mmi makes you buy the entire carb rebuild kit to get the one silly little gasket...such a ripoff..i found a smiilar gasket at west marine...it's for hte mercury mercruiser....don't have...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-08-2022, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Fuel System
07-08-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
ok -- i'm seeing the "main passage plug", which...
ok -- i'm seeing the "main passage plug", which is removable....is that what you're referring to?
the hole above it is much smaller than the drain hole is on the older carbs with the drain hole on...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-08-2022, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Fuel System
07-08-2022, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
how do you drain the bowl on a new carburetor?
purchased and installed a new carb from mmi a few years ago.
i note that in various places Don suggests we drain that bowl if any moisture / contamination is suspected.
i'd like to..but there...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2022, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-07-2022, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
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Forum: Ignition System
09-30-2021, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,922
ammeter view
first let me add to the kudos you've received for your wiring diagram -- especially useful to me since it's based on a c&c27, and i sail a c&c30-mk 1
a question [pls. don't laugh too loudly at my...
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