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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Posted By Michael Edwards
A Tale of Two Problems

On my Ericson 32, I used the arm from my old carb. it was easy and quick. Mr. Moyer had suggested looking at that solution and it worked. I think the original arm was modified by Ericson, when the...
Forum: General Interest 01-20-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
I was able to remove the throttle lever...

I was able to remove the throttle lever easily{the brass screws heads stripped), then install the one from the old carb(with the braised on lower extension) using the steel screws from the old carb....
Forum: General Interest 01-20-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
I was able to remove the throttle lever...

I was able to remove the throttle lever easily{the brass screws heads stripped), then install the one from the old carb(with the braised on lower extension
Forum: General Interest 01-14-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
On the carburetor throttle, I looked at the...

On the carburetor throttle,
I looked at the old one, and it does have a lever braised onto lower portion.
As per Don M. I pulled the throttle lever from the old carb. I will clean the rust off of...
Forum: General Interest 01-13-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
I live 3 hours from my boat, so pictures will...

I live 3 hours from my boat, so pictures will need to wait. The weather is cold and wet, so I am waiting for a window without the rain. today I will look at the old carburetor to see if the linkage...
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
I know the arrestor is not going to rust, but...

I know the arrestor is not going to rust, but it's small enough for me to bake the finish and observe the results.
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
I don't like rust.

I don't like rust.
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
When powder coating you mask surfaces that need...

When powder coating you mask surfaces that need continuity or surface contact(as in spark plugs and gasket surfaces)
Forum: General Interest 01-11-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
Yes, it is from Moyer and linkage was remove and...

Yes, it is from Moyer and linkage was remove and reinstalled with the same cable. nothing was changed concerning the cable. thus my mystery.
Forum: Cooling System 01-10-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,914
Posted By Michael Edwards
After reading all the previous posts, I just want...

After reading all the previous posts, I just want to say that after running for two hours yesterday my 5 year old Indigo system is working great. I dialed in 185 degrees under load and can drop the...
Forum: General Interest 01-10-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By Michael Edwards
Unhappy New Carburator and powder coating

I just want to praise you for listening to my problem, then offering a simple, {but not obvious to me}, solution. After installing my new carb and electric fuel pump, engine fired up right away!!!!...
Forum: Overhaul 07-16-2017, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By Michael Edwards
Cracking around the head bolts

I would be able mask the head bolt surfaces.
Forum: Overhaul 07-16-2017, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By Michael Edwards
powder coating the cylinder head

I recently purchased the equipment to do powder coating for another hobby. The head on my A-4 seems to hate the paint around the spark plugs. I think I will try powder coating the head to see if it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-31-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 29,695
Posted By Michael Edwards
I think tenders is on track here, the load caused...

I think tenders is on track here, the load caused the change. Our engine has a Balmar altenator that is delayed. When the load kicks in there is a big change in the engine's sound under load.
It ...
Forum: Cooling System 01-31-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By Michael Edwards
You can use it. I have the electric coolant...

You can use it.
I have the electric coolant pump from Indigo. It works great, was cheaper, and easier to install than a belt driven pump(installed behind the engine on a frame that suports the fuel...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-08-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,247
Posted By Michael Edwards
Hey John, we are just a little north of you on...

Hey John,
we are just a little north of you on Jordan Creek, near Belhaven, NC.
Look at your ground wire conections too.
Two things caused problems on AnnaDor, were a loose crimp connector and...
Forum: Ignition System 01-08-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,183
Posted By Michael Edwards
Sonic spark plugs

Alright folks, this is an interesting modification to spark plugs.
http://www.enginebrain.com/
They use OEM spec plugs and drill a small hole in the ground strap to create an ultra-sonic wave in...
Forum: Polls 09-06-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,666
Posted By Michael Edwards
I thought that the flow was related to the pump...

I thought that the flow was related to the pump output and the volume of the water lift mffler. My Ericson 32 batches , but it is very quiet. At W.O.T. there is an almost a steady stream(spray). ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-01-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
Posted By Michael Edwards
Thank you Dave, that's likely all it is. The...

Thank you Dave,
that's likely all it is. The engine runs smooth without smoke, and doesn't use oil,except a minor drip.
About the PCV, does it require much change in adjustment to the carburator?...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-31-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
Posted By Michael Edwards
Fuel stain in exhaust water

I recently installed a heat exchanger and Temperture Control Valve(Indigo with a Moyer raw water pump). Works nicely.
At neutral idle there is a rainbow stain in the water discharge; not much, but...
Forum: Overhaul 02-22-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By Michael Edwards
Thank you Tom, I didn't think about it cracking...

Thank you Tom,
I didn't think about it cracking under torqued bolts. Also you reminded me of a plastic coated iron center board on our Catalina 22.
Regards
Forum: Overhaul 02-16-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
Posted By Michael Edwards
Ceramic or powder coating

Has anyone an opinion about paint alternatives for the head?
Powder coating is realatively inexpensive to set up and do. Will it hold up better than paint?
Forum: Cooling System 12-01-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
Posted By Michael Edwards
Members, thank you all for all of the direction...

Members,
thank you all for all of the direction and advise. I have read the articles and experiences that you cited. Now I need to get the gasket & repair bolts. The scratches on my forearms are...
Forum: Cooling System 11-29-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
Posted By Michael Edwards
Kurt, thank you for persuading me to do this...

Kurt,
thank you for persuading me to do this project right the first time! All that I found in the thermostat housing was black crud (no rust scale). Being black had me concerned. I'll also put a...
Forum: Cooling System 11-29-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
Posted By Michael Edwards
Hanley, I guess I haven't been trying for first...

Hanley,
I guess I haven't been trying for first prize. If I don't physically remove the crud I'll risk clogging the new stuff; right? Is it too opptomistic acid flush without removing the starter,...
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