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Forum: General Maintenance 08-08-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-07-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Electrical 07-17-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,964
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Electrical 07-15-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,964
Posted By seapadrik
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 (...
Forum: Reversing Gear 06-15-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,992
Posted By seapadrik
I would like to hear more about the difference...

I would like to hear more about the difference between slipping and cavitation as well, and what if any tests there are.

My gear was not adjusted properly and a while back it was slipping at...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-10-2014, 12:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,002
Posted By seapadrik
Here goes ( photo taken as I was reinstalling my...

Here goes ( photo taken as I was reinstalling my engine ).
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-10-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,002
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: General Interest 04-03-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,169
Posted By seapadrik
Here goes: 1976 Ericson 29 FYI: The...

Here goes:

1976 Ericson 29

FYI: The battery compartment is just behind the engine bay.
Forum: General Interest 03-04-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 27,475
Posted By seapadrik
Wow, There are some really ambitious projects on...

Wow, There are some really ambitious projects on this thread...Nice !

I cant compete with the scope of some of these, but have an update for my AC wiring project.

The first photo is the old...
Forum: General Interest 11-12-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 27,475
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Safety 09-25-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,365
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Safety 09-24-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,365
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: General Interest 09-07-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,716
Posted By seapadrik
Thought I would chime in on this one too. I had a...

Thought I would chime in on this one too. I had a little hand pump for the longest time and hated using it. I researched for a 12 volt unit that does the job. Although the one I have came with...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-06-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,539
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Reversing Gear 09-05-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,539
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 08-22-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,929
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Electrical 08-15-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
Posted By seapadrik
Thanks Neil, I will take your advice on that. ...

Thanks Neil, I will take your advice on that.

For some reason my "take-away" when I dealt with this resistor was make sure its before the coil, and I further translated that to "must be first...
Forum: Electrical 08-15-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
Posted By seapadrik
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.
...
Forum: Electrical 08-14-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,081
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Fuel System 08-10-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Fuel System 08-09-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Fuel System 08-09-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Fuel System 08-08-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By seapadrik
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.
...
Forum: Fuel System 08-08-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,337
Posted By seapadrik
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...
Forum: Fuel System 08-07-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,337
Posted By seapadrik
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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