Forum: General Interest
07-23-2017, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,469
RPM and stress
Just want to post a thought.
I've had an uneventful summer so far. My A4 couldn't be running better. Because I changed harbors, I actually have to use it all the time. The tide and narrowness...
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Forum: Tartan
07-05-2017, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,835
I did this project a couple of years ago, and...
I did this project a couple of years ago, and rebuilt the thing.
My board was constructed out of two separate pieces of steel. A 4 inch wide, three foot long piece of milled steel was at the top...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-16-2017, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,571
Good morning Chris,
I own T27 249 from 1966....
Good morning Chris,
I own T27 249 from 1966. Getting to the water pump is tough and the lower bolt is tricky. But I recommend you remove the pump and check it's overall condition. When re...
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Forum: General Interest
11-20-2016, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,935
engine stall
Hi guys. Haven't been around much this summer. Been caring for my ill, 91 year old father.
Sailed the boat to the yacht club for winter, in water storage. West wind, 15-20, on the nose of...
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Forum: General Interest
04-24-2016, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,861
I bought an old yard trailer years ago when I...
I bought an old yard trailer years ago when I first had my Tartan. My neighbor owns a steel manufacturing business, so we customized it. Had an extension tongue to boot. Unfortunately, I sold it...
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Forum: General Interest
04-23-2016, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,861
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Been busy with non mechanical prep work - sanding, painting, varnishing, holding tank, and on and on...
Didn't have a lot of time yesterday after work, so I decided to fill a bucket with water and...
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Forum: Introductions
09-18-2015, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 24,079
Welcome, Jil
You'll find the support and...
Welcome, Jil
You'll find the support and guidance here invaluable. And I'll bet you will come to really appreciate your A4.
I sail a 1966 Tartan 27, original A4. These guys talked me off the...
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Forum: General Interest
09-03-2015, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,768
I had time yesterday to work on things.
I...
I had time yesterday to work on things.
I adjusted my oil pressure. It is now around 55 cold. I ran her hard for about 30 min and the pressure held steady a little over 40. I'm glad I stuck...
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