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Forum: Fuel System 09-03-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,046
Posted By keithems
never said that. can't see anything inside...

never said that.

can't see anything inside the tank...

fuel gauge always worked in prior years....wire to sender was frayed, so i replaced it and reattached the ground wire....no joy so far...
Forum: Fuel System 08-27-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,046
Posted By keithems
thank you

i'll try it

pretty complicated

i've had this boat since 2007 and never had a problems or had to give it a 2nd thought

so i really, just need to know if the wires which are already there and...
Forum: Fuel System 08-27-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,046
Posted By keithems
fuel gauge wiring diagram needed

any diagram that shows all connections from fuel tank [sender, grounds, etc] to the gauge on the panel would be helpful.

i had problems with the panel last summer and in fooling with it i lost all...
Forum: Ignition System 07-29-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,366
Posted By keithems
i bought the old one from you back in 2011,...

i bought the old one from you back in 2011, didn't I?

i'm considering installing it now, but i noticed what you sent me had an extra thingy...was that a resistor? looks like it had been...
Forum: Ignition System 07-23-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,366
Posted By keithems
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 --...
Forum: Ignition System 07-23-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,366
Posted By keithems
i don't think i have a shutter, unless it is...

i don't think i have a shutter, unless it is incorporated with the other parts

i took pix of what i have but i can't get them for now from my phone over to my email to send to you, but i'll try to...
Forum: Ignition System 07-23-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,366
Posted By keithems
i'll go look.. thanks for the fast response

i'll go look..

thanks for the fast response
Forum: Ignition System 07-23-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,366
Posted By keithems
i have an indigo electronic ignition i purchased...

i have an indigo electronic ignition i purchased in 2011 but never installed..

so...does anyone have a wiring diagram or manual for same?

also -- i have the main module with wires attached..but...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-10-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
just wondring if you read any of my posts from...

just wondring if you read any of my posts from the a m.

as of now, running great wiht the non resistor j 8 on the #4 cylinder.

points and condenser arriving tomorrow, and i will install...
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
pls look at the post i just made in reply to the...

pls look at the post i just made in reply to the post above from mr moyer [# 16]

also pls look at my join date and compare to yours, so you can see ive had a lot of eaxperience wiht the a4 and...
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
of ocurse not...but if 3 cylinders are wrunning...

of ocurse not...but if 3 cylinders are wrunning fine but one is not -- usually the #4, due to its location -- it can be ignition or a sticking or stuck valve.

a4 is notorious for sticking...
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
never -- got it new from MMI about 2-3 years...

never -- got it new from MMI about 2-3 years ago...

and i've rebuilt carbs enough in the past to learn to live by the letters: D F W I ;)
Forum: Fuel System 07-09-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
I DON'T HAVE A MAIN BOWL GASKET..NO DRAIN ON THE...

I DON'T HAVE A MAIN BOWL GASKET..NO DRAIN ON THE BOTTOM

only the main passage plug -- where the fixed main jet is...whcih can be used to drain the main bowl, except then that gasket has to be...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-08-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-08-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
and now i remember why i'm reluctant to remove...

and now i remember why i'm reluctant to remove it....getting a replacement gasket is very difficult....i'm on my last one now...

and my carb runs very rich as is -- maybe some air is getting...
Forum: Fuel System 07-08-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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...
Forum: Fuel System 07-08-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
i'm not seeing anything i can remove to drain the...

i'm not seeing anything i can remove to drain the bowl like on the carbs i had previously

it's one of them new models....has 5 bolts holding the upper and lower halves together..the older ones i...
Forum: Fuel System 07-08-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By keithems
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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