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Forum: General Interest 12-27-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By alcodiesel
Merry Christmas, y'all. One question: What's...

Merry Christmas, y'all.

One question: What's work?
Hahaha. Retired now for 6 years. Now if I can just not die.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-06-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By alcodiesel
I was just reading this stream. Geeze you guys...

I was just reading this stream. Geeze you guys are good!
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 02-11-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,795
Posted By alcodiesel
A split coupler and stainless key was installed...

A split coupler and stainless key was installed and the engine was out of alignment as we suspected. New stuffing box and tube, cutless, alignment done.
Next rebuild the 45 year old Ericson...
Forum: Introductions 10-24-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By alcodiesel
Welcome Justin! I like where you're coming from....

Welcome Justin! I like where you're coming from. I have become good friends with my A4 and I think you will, too.

Also, for what it's worth, I believe: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And: KISS
Forum: Electrical 12-25-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,369
Posted By alcodiesel
Thank you for that info! Happy Everything!

Thank you for that info! Happy Everything!
Forum: Cooling System 11-17-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
Yeah Tom of Indigo said he got a batch of the new...

Yeah Tom of Indigo said he got a batch of the new style pumps that wouldn't hold up and went back to the old style.
The first ones he got are reliable. I am glad I got one of those. Runs like a...
Forum: Cooling System 10-20-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
Indigo FWC update

260 hours later with the Indigo FWC system.
+Engine runs great.
+Engine totally reliable. No running issues.

-Still cannot find where very slow leak of antifreeze is coming from. not sure it...
Forum: Electrical 03-24-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By alcodiesel
Woah, I measured between Coil + and coil -....

Woah, I measured between Coil + and coil -. Sheesh, do I feel like a dummy.
Forum: Electrical 03-17-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,187
Posted By alcodiesel
The cockpit gauges wiring might be able to be...

The cockpit gauges wiring might be able to be prettier but what a difference! Color coded. Easy to trace.
The engine wiring came out well. The harness comes out just below the blower. The oil...
Forum: Introductions 11-25-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,707
Posted By alcodiesel
Welcome 65. One of the first things I got on this...

Welcome 65. One of the first things I got on this vertical learning curve was the Moyer manual.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-06-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,084
Posted By alcodiesel
Ya gotta replace the spring.

Ya gotta replace the spring.
Forum: Cooling System 05-08-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
Now with about 25 hrs on this new system...

Now with about 25 hrs on this new system including one hard run against the current for over an hour, nearly full throttle. Temp remains 140ish in slightly warmer bay. Then:

I installed the new...
Forum: Electrical 03-25-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,553
Posted By alcodiesel
I start mine on 2 and leave it on 2. Both batts...

I start mine on 2 and leave it on 2. Both batts charge regardless of switch position. I figure if 2 dies whilst out sailing I have 1 for starting.
Forum: Cooling System 01-08-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
I've been out maybe half a dozen times and run...

I've been out maybe half a dozen times and run the A4 for maybe half an hour each way. In these colder waters the temp has not gone over a little under 140 and usually hovers around 120. I'd like it...
Forum: Cooling System 12-27-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
Tom came down yesterday and we experimented with...

Tom came down yesterday and we experimented with regards to lowering the pressure.
We tried:
With and without the thermostat (MMI), with and without the bypass valve (MMI), larger (5/8) thermostat...
Forum: Cooling System 12-24-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
Oh yeah, I concur on the full load test. That's...

Oh yeah, I concur on the full load test. That's coming.

I am still getting too much pressure on the coolant circuit (14psi), like there's a blockage somewhere. Yet when I pull off the hose from...
Forum: Cooling System 12-23-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Posted By alcodiesel
To answer your ?s: The HX is in the lazerette....

To answer your ?s:
The HX is in the lazerette. Hoses: seawater-5/8, coolant- 3/4 and pressure gauge to the diverter 1/2
The pump is in a locker next to the engine and is about 3 feet lower...
Forum: General Interest 12-06-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,909
Posted By alcodiesel
Brilliant!

Brilliant!
Forum: Fuel System 12-01-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,075
Posted By alcodiesel
"online and at West Marine (actually only $5 more...

"online and at West Marine (actually only $5 more there, "

Remember West Marine has a price matching policy now.

Best wishes getting this leak under control.
Forum: General Interest 11-30-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,324
Posted By alcodiesel
on Dec. 14, visit cousin in Virginia(That's a...

on Dec. 14, visit cousin in Virginia(That's a state, right?)

Well, actually, Virginia is a commonwealth, sir.- said in your best southern accent.
Forum: Ericson 07-04-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,415
Posted By alcodiesel
I don't know, Bill, but there might be a few more...

I don't know, Bill, but there might be a few more seconds left in that impeller. Actually it looks like you got it out just in time. Now c'mon up to Norfolk and hook up a new exhaust pipe for me. ...
Forum: Cooling System 05-19-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,486
Posted By alcodiesel
cooling water flows again

I love it when a plan comes together.
Forum: Cooling System 05-16-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,486
Posted By alcodiesel
"Do other boats have a T bard after the...

"Do other boats have a T bard after the thru-hull?"

Mine does not.
Forum: Reversing Gear 04-20-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,784
Posted By alcodiesel
Thanks Jim. Note to self: rumbly sound in A4...

Thanks Jim.
Note to self: rumbly sound in A4 could be lose zinc.
Forum: Ericson 04-13-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 104,415
Posted By alcodiesel
"Thats a busy location in your boat! Mine is...

"Thats a busy location in your boat!
Mine is almost empty under the sink."

I'm jealous.:D
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