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Forum: Polls 02-20-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By joe_db
Here is a whole thread on mine: ...

Here is a whole thread on mine:
https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11410&highlight=tach...
Forum: Polls 02-19-2021, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By joe_db
There are 1001 tachs of various sizes and quality...

There are 1001 tachs of various sizes and quality to be found. The Isspro gear Moyer sells is quite good.
I have a FleaBay special myself, it happened to fit the hole an old instrument left.
Forum: Overhaul 02-14-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By joe_db
I have always found it easy to turn the engine...

I have always found it easy to turn the engine with a socket wrench on one of the flywheel bolts. With the plugs out it should not be hard at all.
Forum: Electrical 02-07-2021, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By joe_db
I just found out my new (to me) car has two...

I just found out my new (to me) car has two batteries and the aux battery (house loads) died and it was $200 to replace it because only the dealer has the codes to reset the battery management...
Forum: Electrical 02-07-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By joe_db
Wet lead-acid batteries are harder to kill than...

Wet lead-acid batteries are harder to kill than anything else. One overcharge and my $600 gel battery is done.
Forum: Electrical 02-07-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By joe_db
AGM batteries will go dead too if not charged and...

AGM batteries will go dead too if not charged and can also be ruined by poor charging regimes, so not really.
I am not a big AGM fan myself. I have gel batteries which according to East-Penn Deka...
Forum: Electrical 01-27-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By joe_db
There are a lot of possible resistance ranges of...

There are a lot of possible resistance ranges of senders, but by far the most common here is 240-33 ohms for temp, oil, and fuel.
It is of course worthwhile finding out what the gauge was designed...
Forum: Fuel System 01-26-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By joe_db
It came from here: ...

It came from here:
http://www.atomic4.com/oilfilter.html
Forum: Electrical 01-26-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By joe_db
The sender is a 240-33 ohm variable resistor with...

The sender is a 240-33 ohm variable resistor with 33 ohms on the hot end and 240 at the cold end of the range. The one you have is small and uses a threaded bushing to make up the difference. The...
Forum: Fuel System 01-26-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By joe_db
My oil pressure sender and the alarm-OPPS are...

My oil pressure sender and the alarm-OPPS are remote from the engine. Adding an oil filter is nice too.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-18-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
Photo please! Your hot section is NOT wrapped ?? ...

Photo please! Your hot section is NOT wrapped ??
:eek::eek:
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-16-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
With the engine running pour a cap full of MMO in...

With the engine running pour a cap full of MMO in the carb. You'll get a cloud of smoke out of the exhaust and it should make any exhaust leak obvious.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-15-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
Don't worry about it for now. The engine just...

Don't worry about it for now. The engine just might burn a little oil or it may all burn off.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-14-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
You violated 2 Prime Directives: 1. If it ain't...

You violated 2 Prime Directives:
1. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
2. Don't fix 2 things at once.
Assuming you didn't do some third unknown thing, either the timing is too far off to even start...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-13-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
The firing order is NOT 1 2 3 4. Is that how you...

The firing order is NOT 1 2 3 4. Is that how you have it wired :confused:
Also black smoke is a rich mixture, blue smoke is oil, and white smoke/steam can be coolant or a natural result of the wet...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-13-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,421
Posted By joe_db
Re the spark plug wires, when I was running...

Re the spark plug wires, when I was running electronic ignition I found them to have a relatively short life and it was usually the coil to distributor wire that failed first. It wasn't sudden...
Forum: Fuel System 01-12-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By joe_db
If this isn't a diesel I hope the insurance is...

If this isn't a diesel I hope the insurance is paid up :eek::eek::eek:
Forum: Electrical 01-08-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By joe_db
No, most car LED ballast resistors would not be...

No, most car LED ballast resistors would not be anywhere close to 5,000 ohms. PM me your address and I'll send you some resistors, I have a ton sitting around.
Forum: General Interest 01-07-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By joe_db
That tach has its very own thread. ...

That tach has its very own thread.
https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11410&highlight=chinese+tachometer
Forum: General Interest 01-07-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By joe_db
A loud alarm is what you need, you can't always...

A loud alarm is what you need, you can't always stare at the gauges.
Forum: General Interest 01-05-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By joe_db
My A4 powered boat has been to Bermuda 3 times,...

My A4 powered boat has been to Bermuda 3 times, that is a 1500 mile round trip, if that helps you :)
Forum: General Interest 01-04-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By joe_db
I have that and am looking to add coolant flow....

I have that and am looking to add coolant flow. My fuel pressure gauge has a warning light for under 1 PSI.
Forum: General Interest 01-04-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By joe_db
OIL-WATER-FUEL at the helm and these on the cabin...

OIL-WATER-FUEL at the helm and these on the cabin bulkhead:
https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15044&stc=1&d=1589803874
Forum: General Interest 01-03-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By joe_db
That is my original gelcoat color. My wife wants...

That is my original gelcoat color. My wife wants to repaint the boat back to that.
Forum: General Interest 01-03-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By joe_db
:eek: I wasn't the only one, I saw 3 or 4 boats...

:eek:
I wasn't the only one, I saw 3 or 4 boats out sailing. It was in the mid-50s yesterday and pretty warm in the sun. Our water is down to 45 :(
I am not going to winterize the engine this year...
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