Forum: Reversing Gear
07-30-2013, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,611
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Forum: General Interest
07-27-2013, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,706
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Forum: Overhaul
06-11-2013, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,627
A4 to overhaul
I have no financial interest in this, but saw an A4 ready for overhaul on eBay. Location is NY, current bid is $200, but will surely end higher. Pic attached.
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Forum: Fuel System
05-30-2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,229
Thanks all for your input--I didnt know I would...
Thanks all for your input--I didnt know I would start such a discussion. But, just to clean up a few loose ends, the blower hose is deep down in the bilge under the engine--and blows out through the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-29-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,229
Fuel pump plight
I thought I would share a bit of my plight with the group in the hopes that it will save someone some time and grief!
I replaced my old mechanical fuel pump with a new electric one from MM. I...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-03-2013, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,041
A4 Carburetor Linkage
Hi all,
I have an Ericson 29 with an Atomic 4 (obviously) and I just replaced the fuel pump with an electric along with a brand new carburetor. I thought I was liking it up exactly like the old...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-26-2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,345
New Electric Fuel Pump
Hi all,
I've just made the conversion from the stock mechanical fuel pump to a new electric fuel pump from MM. My question is how does the carb get primed to fill the carb with fuel (it's a brand...
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Forum: Exhaust System
03-14-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
Standpipe Rebuild
Hi all,
Thought I would take a moment to update the group.
First off, I used a sawsall to cut the pipe coming off the exhaust manifold about one inch from the manifold flange.
Then I had to...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-31-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
Thanks John for the tip of removing the whole...
Thanks John for the tip of removing the whole exhaust manifold and taking it to a machine shop. Do the bolts holding the exhaust manifold come out easier than the ones holding the hot section to the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-31-2013, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
Crazy Question, probably know the answer
While I was shopping for black pipe for my hot exhaust side at Lowes last evening, I saw all the 6 inch PVC pipe and fittings that could easily be configured into a water lift muffler. But I expect...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-25-2013, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
Freeing the Beast
OK, I once again want to call upon the collective knowledge of those on this site. I have unwrapped the fiberglass insulation of the hot section of my A4 exhaust and clearly, I'm going to have to...
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-24-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-23-2013, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,832
Exhaust Standpipe
I need some advice. My Standpipe has rusted out at the bottom and I'm hoping to build a new one from off the shelf pipe and pipe fittings. Does anyone know what this beast looks like in the inside?...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-21-2011, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,628
Standpipe
Heres a pic of the Standpipe. It is a standpipe right?
Can anyone tell me if the Moyer SS will fit in the space?
Thanks for all your help!
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-20-2011, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,628
Standpipe Replacement for Ericson 29 with A4
Hi all,
I have a 1977 Ericson-29 with a Standpipe/Water Muffler that appears to be rusting out at the bottom. Has anyone replaced one? Did you try to find a OEM replacement or have one custom...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,428
Freewheeling Prop
Hi all,
I have an Ericson 29, and unless I go down below to check the propeller shaft, I honestly have no idea whether the prop is turning or not. My gut tells me that it is NOT turning, as the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-04-2011, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,828
E29 Carb Access
Hi Pallen,
I too own an E29 and have off and on carb problems. I even bought a rebuilt carb from MM, but then couldnt get the old one off to replace it. I drained the gas out of the main bowl,...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-26-2011, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,485
E29 and Fuel Filter
Here's how I mounted my Racor Fuel Filter in my 1977 Ericson E29. Tight fit--but works fine for me.
Hope this helps!
Gary
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Forum: Electrical
11-28-2010, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,652
Engine Hour Meter Help Please
I have an engine hour meter (from Moyer) and it worked great till I replaced my starter and selenoid, and I think I have mixed the attachment of the red wire. Does anyone know how the red wire...
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Forum: Ericson
02-18-2010, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,748
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-09-2009, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 32,975
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and...
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and comments.
Yes all gauges came from Moyer Marine--and I am fairly confident that I checked the jumper and made sure it was set on 4 cylinders rather than...
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Forum: Introductions
10-08-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,693
Wecome from fellow E29 owner
Hey Pallen58,
Welcome to the Forum.
I also have an A4 with a 1977 Ericson 29 attached. Have owned it for just 2 years, but believe I have dived into every nook and cranny of the boat and its...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-07-2009, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 32,975
Jumpy Tachometer
Hi all,
A few weeks ago, I installed all new gauges for my Atomic 4 on my 33 year old Ericson 29. I rewired all of them from the cockpit to the engine. I was thrilled when the engine started and...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-20-2009, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,837
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Forum: Fuel System
05-20-2009, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,837
Jim,
I had the exact same problem and was...
Jim,
I had the exact same problem and was convinced that the fuel pump had died--but after removing the fuel line to the carb--the fuel pump pumped fuel. A quick call to Don at MM--suggested that...
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