Forum: General Maintenance
08-08-2015, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Alright,
Thanks for the responses as...
Alright,
Thanks for the responses as always. The leak is coming from the gasket and is can definitely be put off til winter.
At that point I can try to slightly elevate it and remove with vice...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-07-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Slight oil leak / broken hex bolt
Hello All,
Long time since I checked in with the forum.
First some background and then a few questions. After my complete overhaul of engine, I unfortunately had to re-open up the rear housing...
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Forum: Electrical
07-17-2014, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 13,964
Thanks everyone for the comments. So the...
Thanks everyone for the comments. So the consensus seems to be to buy rather than make. Maybe I am overthinking this. Since my introduction to all things boat, it seems that every last part is...
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Forum: Electrical
07-15-2014, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 13,964
Making Spark Plug wire set
Has anyone ever made their own for the atomic 4 ? I have in the past purchased some from this very site and of course they are fine, but I have been thinking of making my own set with custom colors (...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
06-15-2014, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,992
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-10-2014, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,002
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-10-2014, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,002
Slick,
You have an Ericson 29. Mine is one...
Slick,
You have an Ericson 29. Mine is one year older ( 1976 ). Great boat and fairly decent engine compartment when compared to some, with one exception: That entire right side ( carb side ) of...
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Forum: General Interest
04-03-2014, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,169
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Forum: General Interest
03-04-2014, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 27,475
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Forum: General Interest
11-12-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 27,475
Good list. I have the following planned:
A4...
Good list. I have the following planned:
A4 specific:
- remove the OPSS off engine to nearby bulkhead
- check/retorque head nuts to spec
- order and install the alternator tension bracket from...
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Forum: Safety
09-25-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,365
Thanks guys for the responses. I guess chart...
Thanks guys for the responses. I guess chart table area sounds about as good as any, and maybe another in vberth later on.
PS - my thought behind placing it "close" to the engine was that I am...
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Forum: Safety
09-24-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,365
Xintex monoxide detector mounting
Hey everyone,
So am addressing some safety concerns. Now that I have engine running reasonably well I want to install a monoxide detector. To my knowledge there was never one there before but PO...
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Forum: General Interest
09-07-2013, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,716
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Forum: Reversing Gear
09-06-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,539
Thanks Mo for you comments.
I am going to go...
Thanks Mo for you comments.
I am going to go with the most simple explanation and just assume I messed up and maybe only had it hand tight or something.
i will follow your advice and not put...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
09-05-2013, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,539
forward gear retaining pin
Hello folks,
So I was going in to adjust my forward gear yesterday because it seemed to slip at higher RPM. Basically it felt like I couldn't get passed 3 knots of speed. Just had a fresh bottom...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-22-2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,929
Removing 1/8 npt brass from engine
Hey,
For a change I am not here to ask questions, but instead herald a success and some insight for others that snap off a brass stem in the engine.
We have a great store here in Washington...
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Forum: Electrical
08-15-2013, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
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Forum: Electrical
08-15-2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
Nice.
Thanks for the suggestions all of you....
Nice.
Thanks for the suggestions all of you.
I think either way I do it I will probably run the bus bar from the positive of the coil, rather than directly from they purple wire to ignition.
...
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Forum: Electrical
08-14-2013, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
Tachometer installation
Hey everyone,
I finally got around to getting a tach, went with the basic Amega series from teleflex.
I have chosen to put it in an existing hole on my starboard bulkhead that had an old broken...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-10-2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Yes the coil I purchased is ic14 model
And...
Yes the coil I purchased is ic14 model
And the resistor I purchased looks exactly as in photos.
I will mount it on same bracket as others have done
So to make sure I understand wiring. Is it...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-09-2013, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Update and some good news
You were spot on...
Update and some good news
You were spot on with reccomendation of 7.5 fuse. I can now run blower with engine running
The "wiring problem" with OPSS was me not paying close attention when I...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-09-2013, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Hey everyone,
Thanks for your comments and...
Hey everyone,
Thanks for your comments and insight. I have an update. I went down to the boat with 3 things in hand with the intention to replace and observe as a strategy. I figure if a part...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-08-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Engine stops after 5 minutes or so
Hey everyone,
So after reading tons of threads on coils, timing, idle mixture jets, idle speed screws, float valves, running rich, running lean and the like I still need to ask a few questions.
...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-08-2013, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,337
Alright, Thanks for the help.
I reinstalled...
Alright, Thanks for the help.
I reinstalled the carb and am happy to say the flooding engine compartment issue seems to be gone.
I still have an issue with the engine dying about the 7 minute...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-07-2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,337
Dave,
Yes it appeared to me that the way i...
Dave,
Yes it appeared to me that the way i had the clip set was the float plate was sitting on the clip end rather that the needle directly, perhaps that allowed for a bit of free-play.
This...
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