Forum: Electrical
12-28-2015, 02:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 3,067
Replacement alternator
I'm shopping for a new alternator to replace the original 1976 vintage that came with my boat. I do not have AC, refrigeration, or any other high amp draws. The alternator's only job is to charge my...
|
|
Forum: Fuel System
09-04-2013, 01:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 3,696
Maintaining clean fuel system year-round
My A-4 is used as follows: 90% of the time just to get out of the slip, motor for five minutes until I can raise sails, then off until I am ready to return to the slip - start and motor five more...
|
|
Forum: Polls
04-14-2010, 12:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 94
Views: 76,631
I Replaced the Racor filter
I bought my boat used and it had a Racor filter before the fuel pump. I noticed that it had the plastic bowl and was concerned about the safety of a plastic bowl. The surveyor said that he thought it...
|
|
Forum: Safety
01-11-2010, 04:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 9,415
Safety Alarms
I just bought another good old boat with an Atomic 4 in good condition. There are no alarms of any kind installed. I want to install a gasoline fume detector, CO detector(s) and the Moyer oil and...
|
|
Forum: Introductions
07-04-2007, 10:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 7,885
Ericson 27 in Hampton, VA
I have owned my Ericson 27 for three years and have gotten to know my A4 quite well over that time. I bought the boat on eBay and a known issue was that the engine was not running.
My initial...
|
|
Forum: General Interest
05-30-2007, 04:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 5,336
Shift/Throttle search
I am interested in buying a new, dual-lever shift/throttle control. I have seen some that use removeable, round levers that fit into holes in the round control axles (see photo below). The photo was...
|
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
05-30-2007, 12:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 15,304
Found the problem!
After reading more in this forum, I decided to use Don's pressure testing methods to test the water jacket and manifold. I found that the manifold would not hold any air pressure and removed it to...
|
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
05-29-2007, 10:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 15,304
Diagnosing water in cylinders
I have a major problem with water in the cylinders. I suspect it began when I overheated the engine last year by leaving the raw water intake valve closed, then compounded the problem by panicking...
|
|
Forum: Exhaust System
03-06-2007, 08:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 5,467
Exhaust Temperature Alarm
I am rebuilding my exhaust system and think it would be wise to install an alarm to warn of loss of cooling water/high exhaust temperature. I currently have only an engine water temperature gauge...
|
|
Forum: Reversing Gear
02-01-2007, 07:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 7,260
Very hard shifting into forward
I don't know if this is common to all Atomic 4 reversing gears but I have to really push hard on the shift lever to get the gear locked into forward (and back out into neutral as well). It's not a...
|
|
Forum: Exhaust System
02-01-2007, 07:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 5,226
Riser replacement
I have the same Universal riser you referenced. I took it off my Atomic 4 and am no longer going to be using it. It's in pretty good shape and I'd be willing to sell it for about $25 plus shipping...
|
|
Forum: Exhaust System
01-29-2007, 08:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 7,944
Photos of stock Ericson 27 exhaust setup?
rgoff, do you happen to have any photos of your exhaust setup? I have a friend here with an Ericson 27 but he has a standpipe exhaust system and I don't think I want to go to the trouble to convert...
|
|
Forum: Fuel System
01-27-2007, 12:01 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 7,760
Water in carb
Don, I took the spark plugs off and did not notice excessive moisture in any of the cylinders. I'll do a compression check on the cylinders and see what I come up with.
I'm not sure how water...
|
|
Forum: Exhaust System
01-26-2007, 11:26 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 7,944
Bad exhaust design?
My A4 is installed on an Ericson 27. While engine access is good, there is little room for a waterlift muffler to be installed below the water injection point. The installation as it was when I...
|
|
Forum: Reversing Gear
01-25-2007, 07:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 7,277
Shift cable
I need to replace my shift cable. The old one is sticking, making shifting into forward very difficult. It is a very heavy cable, 10 feet long, 1/2" in diameter on the cover, red, probably Morse,...
|
|
Forum: Fuel System
01-25-2007, 07:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 7,760
Help! Water in carb throat!!
I have been working with my A4 for a couple of years now and am still having issues. My original problem was contaminated fuel due to an old steel tank that had a lot of water/rust in it when I...
|
|
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-28-2005, 12:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 11,266
Prop effect on A4 Performance
My Ericson 27 had a CDI Perfect Pitch prop installed by the previous owner. It was a 12 inch diameter X 6 pitch 2-blader. I had tuned up my engine and could still only achieve a maximum of 1600 RPM....
|
|
Forum: General Interest
03-01-2005, 07:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 6,782
Hose clamp end covers
I've seen photos of hose clamps with plastic covers over the end of the band and would like to know where to purchase them. I'm tired of scratching skin when working around hose clamps! Anyone know a...
|
|
Forum: Exhaust System
02-28-2005, 08:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 7,579
Exhaust fitting identification
The attached photo shows the fitting that bolts to the exhaust port of my manifold. It obviously performs the water injection function and is stamped with the Universal name so I believe it to be...
|
|
Forum: Moyer Marine Pin-Up's
01-20-2005, 05:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 15,928
Miss January
I wish my A4 was that clean!
Two things I'd like to know where to buy:
1. the nice red plastic covers for the ends of the hose clamps that scratch my hands so well
2. rust red paint to match...
|
