Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2019, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
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...
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Forum: General Interest
01-20-2019, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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....
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Forum: General Interest
01-20-2019, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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Forum: General Interest
01-14-2019, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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...
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Forum: General Interest
01-13-2019, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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...
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Forum: General Interest
01-11-2019, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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Forum: General Interest
01-11-2019, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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Forum: General Interest
01-11-2019, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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Forum: General Interest
01-11-2019, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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Forum: Cooling System
01-10-2019, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,914
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Forum: General Interest
01-10-2019, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
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!!!!...
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Forum: Overhaul
07-16-2017, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
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Forum: Overhaul
07-16-2017, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-31-2014, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 29,695
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Forum: Cooling System
01-31-2014, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-08-2014, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 18,247
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...
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Forum: Ignition System
01-08-2014, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,183
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...
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Forum: Polls
09-06-2011, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 16,666
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-01-2011, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
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?...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-31-2011, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
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...
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Forum: Overhaul
02-22-2011, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
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Forum: Overhaul
02-16-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,051
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?
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Forum: Cooling System
12-01-2010, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
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Forum: Cooling System
11-29-2010, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-29-2010, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 99,453
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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