Recent content by duncan59

Yep, thanks Tenders... that's where I saw the link for this post! (and I am already a member here — I have a 1976 E29). Duncan

Guy, that is an awesome chunk of information. I think I will send the Atomic Four forum guys to your thread, we all have oberdorfers for the most part. This is really great info, thankyou. Duncan

Hey Guy, What did you mean you need to replace the seals and fix that groove... you made it sound like you purchased something to fit into the groove... is that what you meant? If so, what was it, and how did you fix it? More info would be great. Thanks, Duncan

asbestos used through the 1970s... Thanks Brisdon. So you had asbestos wrap on your '77 Ericson E35-2. Do you remember how you got it out of there? Duncan

Is it really asbestos? OK guys, I will take a picture and post it at the end of this weekend. Then all the brains can decide what it is. Meanwhile, I might pop on a cheap respirator and snip a small amount into a baggy for testing. Duncan

Asbestos update One thing that makes me think that it might be asbestos, or partially asbestos, is that it is like a woven cloth around the pipe, a sort of grey-ish white color (basically the color of a spool of string). That woven-cloth is the look of asbestos type stuff, isn't it? Thanks...

Thanks Ted — it may not be asbestos But how do you really know? Where would I go for this sort of info. Is there an Atomic Four site? Would the original Ericson manufacturers know? Are they contactable? Or should I clip a bit off and take it the government? Any thoughts? — Duncan

Asbestos protection Thanks guys, any and all information is really useful. Duncan (Ericson lover since December 2006, owner since Jan 20).

heat proof type wrap for asbestos? I would love to know about any heat-proof type wrap for my asbestos exhaust heat-wrap. This would be the best possible solution, as long as it seals it all in, and I don't have to worry about it anymore. The asbestos is definitely not falling apart, it...

Hello brothers and sisters united in Erison loyalty. I recently bought a 1976 Ericson 29' that showed an asbestos heat wrapping around the engine exhaust system pipes. Now I believe this is the original heat wrapping, and the owner himself said it included asbestos (the surveyor missed it)...

Keep the SoCal surveyors coming! Thanks Glyn and Pat, I will form a short list and try to communicate with all the people recommended. As I am in England for the Hols, I was wondering if you happened to have either website or email information for these good folks? It sure would help me out as...

Thanks Sean! I am sure I will hear from the SoCal folks, as you say I will. I will let you know how the sale goes! Meanwhile, here's a pic attached of my new love.

Fellow Ericson lovers, I live in Southern California (santa Barbara) and I am in the middle of a purchase of a 1976 Ericson 29 :egrin: from Longbeach, CA, and I urgently need a surveyor who understands this kind of boat and vintage, who will know what to look for (eg, rotten balsa-core decks...