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Forum: Troubleshooting 08-04-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,533
Posted By Dave Neptune
I agree with Al. You could let her run until she...

I agree with Al. You could let her run until she dies and then check for spark.

The engine shutting down like the key was shut off is indicative of an electrical failure of connection. The "fact"...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-04-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,533
Posted By Al Schober
Sounds like a classic case of the spark coil...

Sounds like a classic case of the spark coil failing. The electronic ignitions are hard on coils, and some folks use a ballast resistor to limit coil current. I have zero experience with electronic...
Forum: Exhaust System 06-13-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,668
Posted By ndutton
If the break is before the water injection (it...

If the break is before the water injection (it should be), expect operating temperatures of 500° or better.
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-12-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By infy
As Borat would say... great success. All you need...

As Borat would say... great success. All you need is some pb blaster, a shank, and big hammer.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-23-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,873
Posted By romantic comedy
Use two wrenches. Let one wrench hit the boat (or...

Use two wrenches. Let one wrench hit the boat (or a block on the hull) to stop rotation. Then use the other to loosen the bolt. Turn and repeat.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-21-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,873
Posted By Al Schober
I've used a box wrench and just tapped it with a...

I've used a box wrench and just tapped it with a hammer (low cost impact wrench). Avoid adjustable or open end wrenches.
Forum: Cooling System 05-12-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,602
Posted By ndutton
Given what you report, I would disconnect the...

Given what you report, I would disconnect the hose from the exhaust mixer down stream of the engine and see if you have water there when running and if not, work your way back to the manifold and...
Forum: Ericson 01-27-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By jcwright
Hello Bill. In case you find it helpful,...

Hello Bill.

In case you find it helpful, here are the instructions that Moyer provides with the rebuild kit available in the MMI catalog:
...
Forum: Ericson 01-20-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By edwardc
This sure sounds like running out of fuel. One...

This sure sounds like running out of fuel. One suspect is the float's needle valve. If it's gotten gummed up by bad fuel, it can randomly stick shut, and the float bowl will run dry in a minute or...
Forum: Ericson 01-20-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By Administrator
Two easy to-do's still on the list: Jump...

Two easy to-do's still on the list:

Jump the OPSS.
Crack open the fill cap when the engine is acting up.


Bill
Forum: Ericson 01-20-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By Administrator
How did the engine die? Like you flipped a...

How did the engine die? Like you flipped a switch, or like someone was choking it to death?

Bill
Forum: Ericson 01-20-2019, 02:07 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Get the engine running then shake all the wires...

Get the engine running then shake all the wires involved in the boat's and engine's parts of the ignition and electronic fuel pump circuits. Maybe the rough seas were breaking\ making a loose...
Forum: Ericson 01-19-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By Al Schober
That damage to the jib looks like more than just...

That damage to the jib looks like more than just the UV cover!
As for water separators, I would suggest a two stage answer. Stage 1 is to annually pump a gallon of contents from the bottom of...
Forum: Ericson 01-19-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By Peter
Seems when you go to the boat this weekend you...

Seems when you go to the boat this weekend you need to check basics

1) fuel - do you have a fuel pressure gauge? If not install one. Easy to do and an incredibly valuable trouble shooting device....
Forum: General Maintenance 01-14-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,949
Posted By sailhog
That cable looks fine to me, Cajunspike. Tell me...

That cable looks fine to me, Cajunspike. Tell me you didn't throw it away!
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 25,597
Posted By edwardc
Our current plans are to head south along the...

Our current plans are to head south along the Everglades, hop over to Key West, island hop the keys over to Marthon and Key Largo, jump over to Bimini, and loop through Eluthera and the Abacos before...
Forum: General Interest 12-22-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,330
Posted By lat 64
Made A-4 contact in Maryland. Chinese food with...

Made A-4 contact in Maryland.
Chinese food with Ed and Joan and then shrimp n beer with Shawn and Laura.
We're dodging the rain now in Kitty Hawk.
Sorry to say we may miss Dan (of Marian Claire)....
Forum: Ericson 12-17-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By toddster
I was gonna say1/8, but I went out to grab the...

I was gonna say1/8, but I went out to grab the spare packet for confirmation and can’t find it anywhere. Guess I’ll be inline right behind you. One of those things that will turn up immediately...
Forum: Ericson 12-14-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By ndutton
Your stuffing box should have 3 rings of flax...

Your stuffing box should have 3 rings of flax inside. Open it up, dig out one ring and close it up again to manage the water inflow. Now you can actually measure the size flax you have.
Forum: Ericson 12-09-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By sdemore
Two cents (and probably not worth it) on those...

Two cents (and probably not worth it) on those allen head bolts. I used to use those unknown stainless alloys on motorcycle repairs. After shining them up, a dab of clear nail polish will help to...
Forum: Ericson 12-08-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By ndutton
At the sailboat factories it was a phrase that...

At the sailboat factories it was a phrase that popped up frequently to remind ourselves that we could produce a better product at the insignificant expense of a little attention. It's something that...
Forum: Ericson 12-08-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By azazzera
ss from lowes

my local lowes store didn't know the stainless alloy that was used in there hardware. My local west marine had no idea either. May get corrosion sooner than you think. I've had good luck with Bolt...
Forum: Ericson 12-07-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By ndutton
If you have a good fastener source available,...

If you have a good fastener source available, check out button head machine screws. They have a hex recess to fit an allen wrench, good tool holding properties and good appearance.
Forum: Ericson 11-25-2018, 01:54 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
My first boat was a Columbia 24. It didn't have a...

My first boat was a Columbia 24. It didn't have a stern rail. I asked the local metal fabricator to come to the boat and give me an estimate for a stern rail. He showed up with tape measure, pencil,...
Forum: Ericson 11-24-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,489
Posted By ndutton
I think so. The quality of the finished product...

I think so. The quality of the finished product depends on the quality of the pattern.
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