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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 05-24-2018, 07:30 AM
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Posted By sproption
Universal Atomic Four For Sale

This is a late model direct drive engine with about 1000 hours on her.

She was pulled from a 1971 Ericson 29. She is a good engine. I pulled her because of a shaft seal leak. Since I had the...
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 03-25-2018, 09:27 AM
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Views: 2,172
Posted By sproption
Thank you

Thank you.
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 03-20-2018, 02:39 PM
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Posted By sproption
Atomic Four for sale

Please see the following Craigslist photos at this link

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bpo/6537414254.html

Universal Atomic Four Marine Engine (Late Model) 30 HP Direct Drive

This comes...
Forum: General Interest 07-26-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Hi Shawn, Thanks for that. The videos that...

Hi Shawn,

Thanks for that. The videos that I posted also address tolerances and guides (tools to use) and for me, the in informed, that is a BIG help. I have my old strut and bearing and my...
Forum: General Interest 07-25-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Thank you Neil, I found these YouTube videos...

Thank you Neil,

I found these YouTube videos and these should be helpful.

They reinforce much of what was written in the previous posts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UqniaiggKA...
Forum: General Interest 07-22-2017, 03:23 PM
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Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
I am so glad I am reviewing this with you... ...

I am so glad I am reviewing this with you...

Shawn,

Thank you for the encouragement and the advice. I was actually thinking of either rebuilding the one portion of motor mount with a piece...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
BTW...I hear you on alignment...amen. But,...

BTW...I hear you on alignment...amen.

But, when you say "To do it right you'll probably have to relieve the recess beyond the factory orientation,..." you mean grind/cut away more material than...
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Hi Neil... Yes, I have the original that I...

Hi Neil...

Yes, I have the original that I removed.

Matt
Forum: General Interest 07-21-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Neil, Shawn, John and Tim, Thank you! Great...

Neil, Shawn, John and Tim,

Thank you! Great idea on the shaft and shims. Thanks to you guys for the encouragement as I have little to no experience with mechanical skills.

As for the stuffing...
Forum: General Interest 07-20-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Neil, Shawn and Dave. Thank you. I will...

Neil, Shawn and Dave.

Thank you. I will answer in order.

Thanks for the thread! That one I will print and read each word...carefully.

As for the engine stringer, I also saw where an engine...
Forum: General Interest 07-20-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Hi Al, Thanks for that...good idea. ...

Hi Al,

Thanks for that...good idea.

However, in my removal of the A-4 and in an effort to make sure I did not have leaks, I epoxied the holed inside with a paste.

The stern tube is still...
Forum: General Interest 07-19-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
A-4 reinstall and shaft alignment with prop strut

To all who read this, I come to you with incredible humility and hard won wisdom.

I thought I could get by with an outboard on my Ericson 29.

I removed my A-4 and ALL supporting systems after...
Forum: General Interest 07-19-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Hi Dave. I think I am going to stick with my...

Hi Dave.

I think I am going to stick with my A-4 reinstall plans.

Thank you for your input and ideas.

Matt
Forum: General Interest 07-18-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Hi Dave and thanks again. Now you have my...

Hi Dave and thanks again.

Now you have my intense interest

Could you send me links to images of what you are referencing?

Could you send me links to websites? I will contact Honda about this...
Forum: General Interest 07-18-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Outboard issues

Hi Dave!

Thanks for your reply.

Many pics of E-27's wit OB motors inspired me to go with the conversion.

As for my outboard, I installed a Honda 9.9 HT 25" shaft. I had to mount it kinda...
Forum: General Interest 07-18-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,071
Posted By sproption
Re-install my A-4 and systems

To all who read this, I come to you with incredible humility and hard won wisdom.

I thought I could get by with an outboard on my Ericson 29.

I removed my A-4 and ALL supporting systems after...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-16-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,433
Posted By sproption
Thanks to you guys

Thanks to all.

Caleb and Tender, thanks for additional information! Excellent.

Caleb, wow...nice website. That is awesome. I hope to save myself some steps because your photos. A pic is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-11-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,433
Posted By sproption
Can't get the shaft off of the direct drive coupling

To all.

I am struggling to remove the shaft from the direct drive coupling. The coupling is a single piece.

I have used PB Blaster to no avail.

I have a bulkhead that is 4-6" from the...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-16-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,603
Posted By sproption
Great ideas and funny stories. As is...

Great ideas and funny stories.

As is mine...one I will never forget. Thanks for the contributions of all.

I got it! The magnet on a telescoping shaft got it...it also had a flexible section...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-15-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,603
Posted By sproption
Dear hanleyclifford I will try that.

Dear hanleyclifford

I will try that.
Forum: General Maintenance 04-15-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,603
Posted By sproption
Dropped tool into tranny!

Help!

S.O.S.

I own a late model A-4.

I opened the cover for the transmission to remove excess oil to prep a potential shaft seal replacement on the advice of a boat yard friend. After the...
Forum: Fuel System 05-13-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,813
Posted By sproption
Narrowing this down...thanks to all you guys!

Gentlemen,

I consulted with a guy who repairs gas engines for others. He is pretty much in line with all of you.

roadnsky...bought it and watched it. Thanks...

joedb...my guy said the...
Forum: Fuel System 05-13-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,813
Posted By sproption
Gentlemen...thank you...you are correct.

Thanks to all you guys...

Ironically, my description of the problem sucks. Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, the above mentioned "spring thingy" IS the wire apparatus. The period goes inside...
Forum: Fuel System 05-12-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,813
Posted By sproption
HELP...leaking Carb. after rebuild.

Hello All,

I launch on Tuesday and find myself with a frustrating situation.

My carberator, that I just rebuilt, is leaking slowly, into my bilge.

I have soak pads from West Marine cleaning...
Forum: Fuel System 04-02-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,480
Posted By sproption
Pat, Thanks for the affirmation and...

Pat,

Thanks for the affirmation and confirmation. Awesome. If you have photos, that would be great!

Hearing from an E-29 owner really helps.

Do you have any photos of your E-29??? I am...
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