Forum: Ericson
08-15-2020, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 237
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Taking forever with the heat, but rails finished
With the down south heat, have to pick the day to get outdoor stuff done.
In this case, the work was with the cabin rails. Bought a used router for $40 off craigslist. Used it to round the top...
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Forum: Ericson
12-03-2019, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 237
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Forum: Ericson
12-02-2019, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 237
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Can't really explain why, but I'm generally a...
Can't really explain why, but I'm generally a person who keeps things as they come from the factory unless the change is exceptionally better.
ex: replacing points with electronic sensor.
My 73...
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Forum: Ericson
12-01-2019, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 237
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Forum: Ericson
10-13-2019, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 237
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Went to the E27 today to check on it and as...
Went to the E27 today to check on it and as usual, give the engine some run time.
Engine fired right off with a little choke. Revving in neutral sounded normal.
Decided to run it in fwd gear...
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Forum: Testing Protocols
10-02-2019, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,432
Ditto on the spark color. Trying to get the...
Ditto on the spark color. Trying to get the motor running when I first got the boat. Checked the spark and saw a yellow spark. Though it may be enough but my experiences with beetle motors told...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2019, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,211
Not to long ago, I installed EI into my late...
Not to long ago, I installed EI into my late model A4. Pulled points/plate and installed EI plate. Installed ring around the shaft..put it back together. Cranked, got nothing.
Pulled cap off...
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Forum: Exhaust System
06-13-2019, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,702
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-15-2019, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,809
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-15-2019, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,469
When I started on my project I too had a no...
When I started on my project I too had a no start.
Turns out points were in fact new, but whoever installed them knew nothing about points gap.
It worked just enough to have a weak yellow spark. ...
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Forum: Ericson
03-25-2019, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
Latest update
Hadn't posted in a while..so here goes.
Took a while to get back to the boat after the sail/engine issues.
Had to think about the problems and get clear in my head again.
Replaced the trashed...
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Forum: Introductions
02-16-2019, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,431
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Forum: Ericson
01-27-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: Ericson
01-26-2019, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
Thought the pickup tube may be an issue for a...
Thought the pickup tube may be an issue for a good while. Nearly pulled the tube from the tank. That's why did some testing using a 2nd known good fuel pump. If the pickup tube was bad or failed,...
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Forum: Ericson
01-26-2019, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
Situation update
Weather was clear/not too windy/not too cold to make it to the boat today.
Dug out the backup jib that came with the boat. Never thought I'd use it but was glad to have it.
Spent a few hours...
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Forum: General Interest
01-24-2019, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 25,929
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Forum: Ericson
01-20-2019, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: Ericson
01-20-2019, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: Ericson
01-19-2019, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: Cooling System
01-19-2019, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,419
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Forum: Ericson
01-19-2019, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
Because of more bad weather moving in, only...
Because of more bad weather moving in, only stayed at the boat a limited time today.
Removed the trashed genoa. It was twisted badly on the furler. Took a while to untangle the remains and find...
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Forum: Ericson
01-16-2019, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: Ericson
01-16-2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
Was first trip with that much motion, yes.
...
Was first trip with that much motion, yes.
Original metal tank was removed due to rust thru earlier last year.
Since then I've put a total of 12 gallons in the new plastic tank.
This was done...
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Forum: Ericson
01-16-2019, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 105,123
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-14-2019, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,996
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