Recent content by Scott Peterson

Thanks to all for help - i've found a used base/compass/cover (only need base/cover) that I'm checking fit on, otherwise I'm waiting to hear but looking like this is not made anymore - parts at Viking are all about compass, don't see base/covers... Scott

Thanks for replies - yes there will be some new gear going on, because the boat was sailed in that area for years I made some silly assumptions... The main reason for the story was to see if anyone had a similar experience with that configuration of binnacle just aft of the traveler, had anyone...

Thanks in advance to anyone checking this post out! The question is after this little story if you don't want to read it! I was single handing my e35 to deliver it from where I had bought it on the central coast of CA to the harbor where my mooring is. The weather was perfect and as predicted...

Carb Choke Plate Thank you for that tip - which get's back to my main issue of ridiculous access to the carb - even visually - and wondering if there is anyone out there with an e35 with the A4 installed forward to see if they had to cut away part of the battery cradle, move batteries, etc. to...

Exhaust type There was a diagram for a water lift muffler in a drawer and I was told by the mechanic to be careful about flooding the engine but it doesn't make sense - I have been away from the boat for a month but will double check with my own eyes... Thanks again for reply Scott

And Cranking... I will look into keeping the water shut off while cranking but the A4 manual says Do Not - water pump needs water during cranking? And water was pulsing out the transom fitting - just with cranking...

Thanks for Replies! A new poly tank and all new fuel lines is in progress... I did not replace the tiny filter coupled to the fuel pump but bypassed everything else - so will do... Will check out Newsletter... Did find a local mechanic to look at it... Nice guy and well regarded locally - he...

Thank you for reply! For my situation it's not easy to cut out on the port side due to battery arrangement (which looks stock), I was hoping someone might say the carb is removable from the top (with almost zero side clearance)..? Your reply would explain why fuel leaked out of the carb...

Hello - I am a new owner of 1973 e35 and I had a couple of novice A4 questions... My motor is a forward under-cushion install with the batteries in a permanent cradle in the adjacent compartment to port of the motor. The previous owner dealt with constant stalls and filter problems due to a...