Recent content by David Westcott

I just replaced my glow plugs and had the same tight fit problem for threading the nuts back on. I was able to do it by torquing the post a bit to the side with a screwdriver but next time I also think I will grind a bit off the top of the post. It helps to put the nut on before grinding so that...

What am I doing wrong? Many of the pages on the site that I click on give me gobbldy gook intended as place saver. For instance, under Resources, Specification Archives. And yet, somehow via a Google search I was able to get to the manual for my Ericson 34 on the site. David Westcott

Good as ever I went to the show this year and thought it was very good. I didn't find the combo with power to be a problem and if it meant having a show vs. not having a show then I am glad they combined. David

just did it on my Ericson 34 A retired marine electrician friend just helped me upgrade the battery system on my Ericson 34. He recommends the 7610 package from Blue Sea. That is the switch and automatic charging relay put together in one package. Separates the starting battery so no risk of...

just did it on my Ericson 34 The strut was rotted from past zinc neglect. Fell apart in trying to change the cutlass bearing. Used Nelson Marine in Alameda-not a good experience. I would recommend Bay Marine instead. The strut is embedded in the fiberglass on the 34 and bolts come down from...