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Old 04-09-2018, 10:13 PM
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I do have an account at the Ericson site but I feel more interested in the people here. I made a few posts there and got some or no reply. I even got chastised for posting a question in the 'wrong section'. Nothing happened that I felt the need to continue the conversation there.
Here? Everyone is very supportive and informed. The replies are not just a few words but practically a dissertation on the subject.
I've finally figured out fear and doubt are worse than the actual situation. Both of these are cured with good help.

That's what I need to make this happen. Ideas and things to try when it all goes wrong.

I've made a point of asking if it was ok to continue the troubleshooting discussion in the that forum so as not to irritate anyone.
It's just finally time to move, so I came here.

Haven't personally met anybody. Jeff Ashbury has been particularly helpful since I used his doc on how to remove the fuel tank. Did tell him thank you on fb. He was very courteous and glad his write up helped somebody. Be happy to review the pics of that 26-2 if you know where they are as well as the work done.

I didn't start up on the Moyer site till I had all the necessary background work done to actually start the engine.
After 2 days and $400 of paid mechanic help that couldn't get it running, I decided to give it a try on my own, with the
help of this website. We were successful. The mechanic was not.

Oh, the mechanic said the engine was trashed and would never run.

List of what I've done on this boat so far, no particular order.
Most of this was not discussed in the troubleshooting thread.

Replaced bilge pump float switch and wiring.
Float switch hinge was cracked....wires shot.
Pump power is direct from bat2 with fuse.

Replaced old carb with new/used carb.
Replaced alternator belt.
Drained/filled oil.

Installed 2nd battery.
Marine is bat1. Car battery is bat2. Just bought 2nd marine battery, not installed yet.
Extended bat2 cables to reach further. Cables were physically too short to reach battery 2 position.
Connected charger/maintainer to both batteries.

Replaced missing spark arrestor.
Added rubber hose from block to spark arrestor.
Reconnected/adjusted/lubricated choke cable.
Fixed/reconnected throttle cable on handle end due to bent cable.
Adjusted carb idle control 1.5 screws out.
Adjusted carb limit screw not to die on full slow throttle.

Replaced electric fuel pump. Later found out original electric pump was on manual power switch and probably works.
Fuel pump is powered by coil +. Only place I know to find a key on circuit easily.
Added inline switch to fuel pump + to cut off fuel and run the carb dry if needed.
This is to empty the carb over winter when boat not in use,
so varnish/sludge does not form.

Replaced main halyard line.
Replaced all 4 bimini straps. Very rotten and frayed.
Patched bimini top center. Had an abrasion hole due to rubbing on overhead lines.

New anchor/rope/chain because I thought there was none.
Found prior anchor and rope in latrine locker. Has no chain.

Adjusted points to .2 as per specs.
This and the carb is what finally got the motor to start.
The points were hugely too wide open.

New fuel line from tank to carb.
Replaced line that holds boom to center slider bolted to cabin roof.
Replaced lines in center slider so slider can be positioned to left or right side of cabin.

Cleared clogged heat exchanger by inserting screw driver in outlet port.
Cut back heat exchanger outlet coolant hose due to partial hose collapse.
Adjusted blower intake tube not to interfere with shift lever.
Found blower output tube on back side of fan totally disconnected.
Jammed it into the fan outlet so it never comes out again.

Freed stuck #3 valve by getting engine to run continuously and using MMO.

Replaced shift cable. Old cable split open and rusty.
Replaced fuel tank. Leak in bottom rear starboard corner.
Replaced and looped fuel tank vent line to prevent exterior water intake.
Installed fuel gauge. Still doesn't show right level but it does kick on.
Reconnected pulpit supports to pulpit main tube by drilling holes and using cotter pins to hold the parts together.
Inspected main sail and roller furler sail. No rips or tears.

To do list:

Test all exterior lights/fix as needed.
Test all interior lights/fix as needed.
Do something with electronics. Boat has 3 obsolete non working wind gauges. Has VHF that does work.
Depth finder most needed.
Spare points/condenser/cap
Spare water pump impeller.
Fix wood handrails - in progress
Replace sail cover-in progress. Sewing Sail Rite kit together. Original sail cover just rotten along the top edge.
Check if windows leak/replace lens due to serious bad fogging up lens.
Replace genoa wind up pull rope? Very thin. I feel it may be too thin.

Rear hatch needs work. The wood frame is old and split in places. The plastic center plate is held on by screws some of which have pulled out the frame.

Reseal cockpit drain just in case its leaking.
Reseal steering wheel pedestal just in case its leaking.
Reseal/move fuel fill assembly. Don't like fuel fill in floor.
Have already sealed the deck fuel fill but will not use anymore.
Hoping to make side of cockpit fuel fill instead.
Found the sink drain is just open to the bilge. There is a thru hull fitting right under it, but
they are not connected.

That's what I can remember at this point.

And you thought I told the whole story in troubleshooting section.
:-)

I do feel the boat is safe at this point to take out from the dock on short runs, notwithstanding the remaining things to be done.
Only untied it and left the slip once so far, on my own.
That attempt ended with the boat returning to the dock due to shifting issues.

Second try will be soon.
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Bill L.
1972 Ericson 27
Hull #61
Atomic 4

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