1978 Ericson late model A4
This is a work in progress - bringing an abused boat back from the brink. Triage is the operative word. Fix everything or fix the basics and go sailing and work away at the ever lengthening list.
During the past layup
Was having continued problems with the engine installation.
Did the usual tune up.
Fixed fuel issues by replacing fuel lines, filters, cleaning carburetor, and tank which was badly corroded. A new plastic tank installed. This required some re-arrangement and a new fuel filler line and a rerouted ground wire (terminating at the same point) and fuel gauge wire.
On to the instrument panel. Standard and original 5 gauge Ericson panel. I've been running with a partial panel for a few years - ammeter, oil, temperature - all worked correctly. No fuel gauge (sender corroded byond identity when I got it out.) No tach.
Now. Everything back in place. But - all gauges pinned at high end with 12V on - engine running or not. Lifting the lead to one of the gauges brings it back (but not the rest) back to zero.
I think I have lost the panel ground or grounding through the defective tach. Any ideas?
Thanks
George Barringer
This is a work in progress - bringing an abused boat back from the brink. Triage is the operative word. Fix everything or fix the basics and go sailing and work away at the ever lengthening list.
During the past layup
Was having continued problems with the engine installation.
Did the usual tune up.
Fixed fuel issues by replacing fuel lines, filters, cleaning carburetor, and tank which was badly corroded. A new plastic tank installed. This required some re-arrangement and a new fuel filler line and a rerouted ground wire (terminating at the same point) and fuel gauge wire.
On to the instrument panel. Standard and original 5 gauge Ericson panel. I've been running with a partial panel for a few years - ammeter, oil, temperature - all worked correctly. No fuel gauge (sender corroded byond identity when I got it out.) No tach.
Now. Everything back in place. But - all gauges pinned at high end with 12V on - engine running or not. Lifting the lead to one of the gauges brings it back (but not the rest) back to zero.
I think I have lost the panel ground or grounding through the defective tach. Any ideas?
Thanks
George Barringer
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