Forum: General Interest
07-29-2011, 10:49 PM
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Forum: General Interest
11-27-2004, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 2
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Oil Change
I have an Ericson 35 with an A-4 (obviosuly, why else would I be here?).
Since my engine sits at an angle (10-15 degrees?), it tends to pool the oil in the aft part of the pan while at rest. I...
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
11-27-2004, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 65,295
Slipping PCV hose
Paul,
have you tried a small hose clamp? I think that's what I have on mine and almost certain it came with the kit, and if not, I added one as I like things attached not just slipped on. Small...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
11-27-2004, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,808
Dripless packing
Take note, when the fine print is read on the "Dripless" packing it clearly states "it is not drip free"...... just more expensive. I did the PYI drip free gland and very happy with it on me 'ol 1972...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-27-2004, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,397
Pump Bolts and other bolts
I can't say enough about putting some kind of anti-sieze like material on the water pump bolts or any other bolts that are exposed to saltwater and/or harsh environs.
I presonally use Duralac,...
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Forum: Fuel System
11-27-2004, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,858
The filter needs to be installed between the...
The filter needs to be installed between the engine and fuel tank (i.e. suction side). Be sure to check flow rates of filter, although an A-4 flow rate is not that great. Install it in a place where...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-27-2004, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 96,221
Wrapping Exhaust
Pop open the yellow pages, you'll be surprised what you'll find (insulation, etc.). Especially look/call a local truck repair/parts or diesel shop (Caterpillar, etc.) they usually wrap turbo pipes...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-27-2004, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,279
Carbo repair
I think you may be on the right track if all the above suggestions have been checked. I had a case of 'stumbling' at various RPMs and tracked it down to the carbo. I kid you not, it was a 60 minute...
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Forum: General Interest
10-20-2004, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,716
Merger
gord,
well said...I like the term moyerators.....
john M.
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Forum: Exhaust System
10-20-2004, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,124
Flapper valves
Another consideration is a flapper valve on the outer hull/exaust exit point . Although not the greatest solution, it is certainly an easy one and not all that expensive. Or simply raise the outlet...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-20-2004, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,347
Oil in bilge
S.Lining,
have you tried cleaning the bilge as good as possible and placing a few 3M oil sorb matts underneath to see if you can spot any places where it's dripping? Could be multiple spots, loose...
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Forum: General Interest
10-19-2004, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,716
Sailnet A-4 site
Kelly,
My experience with the Sailnet A-4 site was testing my patience. There were EXCESSIVE discussions for example into the minutiae of how a diode worked, occasional flame wars, upwards of 50...
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Forum: General Interest
10-19-2004, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 116,187
gas Vs.Diesel
Having worked on everything from 5,000 HP MTU diesels down to the 30 hp A-4's I can say the A-4 is a pleasure to work on as long as you have decent access. I think most complaints form anti-A-4 folks...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-19-2004, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,560
Noise location technique
A stethescope is of first choice, otherwise a small diamtere rubber hose (1/4"?) is a poor man's alternative. Also, using your fingers on various sections of the engine helps too. Might be able to...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-15-2004, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,892
Blue Smoke
Blue smoke usually indicates oil being burned in the combustion chamber. Have you tried a compression check? Also, old gas smokes pretty bad now-a-days. I gues the aqdditives and what ever goes into...
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Forum: Ignition System
10-15-2004, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,909
Another idea
I recall in my final exam for my Merchant Marine engine dept. ticket (QMED)at an engineering marine school many years ago, we had various problems to deal with. One situation was an engine that would...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-15-2004, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,560
More Details?
Joel.
where is the noise eminating from? Any speciic location? Alternator? Front end? Gear box, etc.
As for silencing it, raise the sails? LOL Just kidding.
John M.
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-15-2004, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,483
Blow by
I agee (as I stated in another post) that the Indigo kit is a good after market item for 75.00. But excesive fumes from the breather sounds like some compresion blow by due to worn rings, loss of...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2004, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,287
Distrubuter issue
tkandziora,
Sounds odd, maybe cheap brand of tune up parts supsectable to rust in the marine environment. I did not have your EXACT problem, but had rust and crud in the timing advance mechanism...
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Forum: General Interest
10-15-2004, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,930
repower or not to repower
I agree with littlemac. A repower is not a drop it in and go task. Think of the new control mounting, the new engine mounts, a return fuel line fitting in the fuel tank, new wiring, new fuel lines,...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-15-2004, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,036
Raw water cooled or fresh?
Niether of you mention if you are raw water cooled or dual system cooled (raw and fresh).
Several ideas come to mind:
1. I had an issue with overheating due to an occasionally blocked exhaust...
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
10-15-2004, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 65,295
Indigo Crankcase kit
I agree, the Indigo crankcase ventilator kit is a good adit. I had some obnoxious fumes in my Ericson 35 cabin after running the ol A-4 for a while and the Indigo kit cured that 98%. Good investment...
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