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Forum: For Sale - Other Items 05-14-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By SeaHarlequin
For Sale: 1974 Ranger sailboat by Gary Mull

I am selling my boat which is berthed at the Berkeley Marina. If anyone know of someone interested in a great starter boat, please share the word, thanks!
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Forum: Ignition System 03-09-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,474
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thank you all for your help. I'll focus on...

Thank you all for your help. I'll focus on getting the two counterweights off and clean up the plate underneath the best I can. The shaft/gear look to be in excellent condition so I won't bother with...
Forum: Ignition System 03-08-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,474
Posted By SeaHarlequin
How To Remove Rusted Distributor Flywheel Mechanism

Hi - I have a late model engine and pulled the distributor system for a good cleaning. I've disassembled most of it -- I've gotten the stem (that holds the felt), springs, and first level of the...
Forum: Electrical 02-24-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Nice Lookin' Panel

That Engine Warning System panel looks nifty. Is that something one can buy?

I have a Ranger 29 and the instrumentation on there is nowhere as nice looking. I'm looking for some ideas for...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-12-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thank you very much; I'm now calibrated! :D I...

Thank you very much; I'm now calibrated! :D I appreciate the patience in explaining these things.
Forum: Fuel System 07-10-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Nice suggestion! That should be a quick diagnosis...

Nice suggestion! That should be a quick diagnosis check and if it is indeed a stuck ball, it sounds like the fix is easy, albeit temporary.
Forum: General Maintenance 07-10-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Yes, that's what I'm doing - both the gas lever...

Yes, that's what I'm doing - both the gas lever and drive lever are in neutral. I thought that was what we were measuring when measuring idle speed. It sounds like I should have the lever in forward...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-10-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,677
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Perfect - thanks for that information! The rod...

Perfect - thanks for that information! The rod still moves through the tube when I hold things in place by hand so I'll try getting this re-attached.
Forum: General Maintenance 07-10-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By SeaHarlequin
OK, thanks, that helped me understand the system...

OK, thanks, that helped me understand the system better. I did not know about the accessory drive pulley option, thanks for that!



:( That's the exact unit I bought... I guess I'll be taking it...
Forum: Fuel System 07-10-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thanks -- I appreciate the great suggestions....

Thanks -- I appreciate the great suggestions. I've got a good idea of what to do next time I'm on the boat now.

@sunnnnseeeker - that's a beautiful engine and compartment. I'm jealous of the...
Forum: Fuel System 07-10-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thank you for the suggestion. I can give that a...

Thank you for the suggestion. I can give that a try.

How do I get the pump to work after disconnecting the hose at the carb and routing it to the container? I tried shorting across the OPSS...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-09-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,677
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Is my choke cable broken?

Hi - I'm trying to determine whether I need a new choke cable or if this is something that can be adjusted/repaired.

I was adjusting my choke after reinstalling my carb and when I pushed the...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-09-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By SeaHarlequin
How to measure RPMs?

Hi - I'm trying to adjust my engine to the appropriate idle speed.

I have a 1974 Ranger 29 with a late model Atomic 4 engine. I bought a tachometer today and added reflective tape to the shaft. I...
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By SeaHarlequin
How to diagnose potential bad pump?

Hi - I'm trying to determine whether I have a bad fuel pump.

I have a late model Atomic 4 engine. The engine has an electronic fuel pump (Facet pump). There is a fuel pressure gauge just after...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-13-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,529
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Excellent! Thank you for pointing that out. I've...

Excellent! Thank you for pointing that out. I've placed the order with Moyer. Looking forward to getting the engine fixed up and getting out on the water. :cool:

Thank you for all the information...
Forum: Fuel System 06-13-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thank you! That got it started. I was...

Thank you! That got it started.

I was getting a good spark from the coil lead so I initially dismissed the ignition system as a potential source of the problem. However, when I used an in-line...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-13-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,529
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Here are the plugs in order with 1 being on the...

Here are the plugs in order with 1 being on the left and 4 being on the right.

I appreciate any input you can give by looking at these. Thanks!
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Forum: Fuel System 06-13-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
OK, I've tested for continuity between the pump...

OK, I've tested for continuity between the pump and the engine block so ground is there. I still plan to fix that but need to go buy a bigger connector ring.

However, the engine continues to have...
Forum: Fuel System 06-10-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Yeah, I tapped the hole so they're threaded into...

Yeah, I tapped the hole so they're threaded into the metal plate. At least I did that part correctly. :cool:



Huh-oh. Thank you, I did not know that. :(



Yep, I'll just do that. I...
Forum: Fuel System 06-09-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
It's connected to a metal plate. IIRC I tested...

It's connected to a metal plate. IIRC I tested continuity between the connection on the plate and the pump but I don't recall if I tested continuity from the pump to the engine block. I agree with...
Forum: Fuel System 06-09-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
That's interesting -- thanks for the ideas re:...

That's interesting -- thanks for the ideas re: the saltwater.



I don't understand the question. The fuel pump was previously attached to the engine block itself and had no dedicated ground...
Forum: Fuel System 06-08-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,689
Posted By SeaHarlequin
I do have a multimeter. Where would I connect...

I do have a multimeter. Where would I connect them on the pump? The positive terminal and anywhere on the case? What would I be looking for?

Thanks!
Forum: General Maintenance 06-08-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By SeaHarlequin
I like that idea. There would also be a safety...

I like that idea. There would also be a safety feature in that it would be less likely something (or someone) could roll around and get caught up in the shaft. I'm surprised the manufacturer didn't...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-08-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By SeaHarlequin
That's a relief, I thought I'd done something...

That's a relief, I thought I'd done something stupid and was destroying the pump.
Forum: General Maintenance 06-08-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,529
Posted By SeaHarlequin
Thank you for that suggestion. To make sure I...

Thank you for that suggestion. To make sure I understand, I would just dump a pint of MMO directly into the main oil tube? Is there any harm in "overfilling" things -- if the engine oil dipstick...
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