Forum: Overhaul
12-16-2019, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 152
Views: 58,592
Reading this thread is like when I discovered...
Reading this thread is like when I discovered "Breaking Bad" on NetFlix. I just want to keep reading but I need to take a break every once in a while to hit the head.
(Someone is earning his PhD...
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Forum: Overhaul
10-25-2019, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 152
Views: 58,592
There's an old airline pilot saying that goes...
There's an old airline pilot saying that goes "The best part about being an airline pilot is you can live anywhere you want. The worst part about being an airline pilot is you can live anywhere you...
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Forum: Overhaul
09-04-2019, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 185
Views: 48,758
Are you sure it's the head? The rust and...
Are you sure it's the head? The rust and corrosion around that #1 plug looks bad enough that maybe the leak you hear is simply the spark plug being compromised? Like Al mentioned, I would get in...
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Forum: Announcements
06-20-2019, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,113
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,554
At the risk of being labelled a heretic, I use...
At the risk of being labelled a heretic, I use and like my Blue Sea Automatic Charging Relay. I don't do extended cruising or have exotic electrical demands, so simple is better for me. One switch,...
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Forum: General Interest
09-12-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,490
A couple things to offer:
If you have water...
A couple things to offer:
If you have water in the oil, that's no bueno. As Neil said, a pressure check of cooling system is really important since the previous winter layup is of dubious...
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Forum: General Interest
09-10-2018, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,777
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-22-2018, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,617
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-06-2018, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,617
GEM,
I'm glad you're still here checking in....
GEM,
I'm glad you're still here checking in. I know you asked for a good A-4 mechanic in Maine and I also understand why. If I knew of one, I'd surely offer his or her name. Instead of a good...
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Forum: General Interest
03-24-2018, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,771
Peter,
I know you asked for recommendations...
Peter,
I know you asked for recommendations for a good A-4 mechanic in the area, but I don't know of any, and I live here too. I'm sure there are some around the Annapolis area, but simply put,...
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Forum: Ericson
03-19-2018, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,604
This is a fascinating thread and one of the...
This is a fascinating thread and one of the reasons I love this forum.
The OP "took on a project" and immediately ran out of gas.
After one post, he ran out of gas again.
He ran out of gas...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-18-2018, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Well, something's leaking.
My boat had a...
Well, something's leaking.
My boat had a steel tank that developed a pinhole leak. A PO elected to leave the tank in place and install a new poly tank in the aft quarter berth. This...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-09-2018, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,527
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2018, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
That’s a good sign that the line is clear from...
That’s a good sign that the line is clear from the manifold outlet to the tee. Those are prone to salt buildup in RWC systems that operate in salt water. You feel pretty confident the rest of the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-19-2018, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Something else to consider if the exhaust...
Something else to consider if the exhaust manifold outlet is blocked. That water mixes with the dry (HOT) exhaust somewhere down the line and that water is what keeps the exhaust hose and water lift...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-17-2018, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 34,250
Like the real knowlegable folks have already...
Like the real knowlegable folks have already pointed out, the timing could be a culprit here since it was "adjusted by ear" by your friend. I think I would be tempted to reset the timing to the...
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Forum: Grampian
02-07-2018, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,473
That boat does have beautiful lines - a true...
That boat does have beautiful lines - a true classic!
Let me know if you want a poly gas tank (if you're replacing yours). If you have monel, I doubt you'll need to, but I do have a poly tank...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2018, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,152
Hi Jason,
Welcome to the forum!
There...
Hi Jason,
Welcome to the forum!
There is a wealth of knowledge here, and although none of it is provided by me, I'll offer a few thoughts (mostly philosophical) as a fellow T-30 owner. The...
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Forum: Introductions
12-14-2017, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,375
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-17-2017, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,989
No problems to report
Last November, I hauled out and stored the boat for some long-needed maintenance. While on the hard, I pulled the mast and had new standing rigging made, I replaced all the running rigging, replaced...
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Forum: General Interest
06-17-2017, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,342
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-17-2017, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,343
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-17-2017, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,343
I just repacked the stuffing box on my boat...
I just repacked the stuffing box on my boat yesterday. Of course, my boat is on the hard, so water intrusion wasn't my concern, but even if it were in the water, a few wraps of rescue tape like...
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Forum: Announcements
04-11-2017, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,125
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-01-2017, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,596
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