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Forum: General Maintenance 05-09-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,249
Posted By swallace11
On my Tartan 30 I drilled a rudder drain hole...

On my Tartan 30 I drilled a rudder drain hole even though no sign of rudder distress. For fist couple of years (now 14th season) I filled with epoxy in spring. Would still get a lot of water...
Forum: Fuel System 10-29-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 22,317
Posted By swallace11
Thanks for sharing your polishing filter...

Thanks for sharing your polishing filter disection Al. How old was the filter?

I recently did mine after 5 seasons and about 100hrs of use. After cutting the pleated paper filter out and drying...
Forum: Fuel System 09-25-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,151
Posted By swallace11
Thanks for the responses. As long as I'm not...

Thanks for the responses. As long as I'm not seeing black sediment and it seems in good condition from outside will keep the fuel line but check vent and fill hoses.
Forum: Fuel System 09-22-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,151
Posted By swallace11
Fuel Line Replacement

I've owned my A4 powered Tartan 30 for 13 years now and have never replaced the rubber fuel line. It's Coast Guard rated and alcohol resistant. Looks good--very flexible with no signs of cracking...
Forum: Cooling System 05-25-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,212
Posted By swallace11
Recently replaced my BoaterBits with Groco based...

Recently replaced my BoaterBits with Groco based on Niel's early comment about Boaterbit failure. That and the fact that you can't find any manufacturing spec, performance comments, or history on...
Forum: Cooling System 12-01-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,526
Posted By swallace11
Niel, Thanks for posting about black...

Niel,

Thanks for posting about black plastic strainer swelling. Any idea what caused problem? Seems like it would have to be excessive heat related which is puzzling since the strainer is...
Forum: Cooling System 11-27-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,526
Posted By swallace11
Here's the arrangement on my T30. Works well. ...

Here's the arrangement on my T30. Works well. Strainer is as high as it can go on adjacent battery compartment bulkhead and is a couple inches below water line. Strainer in this location is also...
Forum: Ignition System 09-25-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 263,530
Posted By swallace11
Hot Coil

Thanks much Maurice for pointing this out. I now remember reading this FAQ sometime ago. I've been through all the major systems on my A4(Tartan 30) and it is running extremely well. Smooth...
Forum: Ignition System 09-24-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 263,530
Posted By swallace11
Hot Coil

Have read above discoveries with interest. I changed to Pertronix EI a few years /ago and also bought Moyer stock coil, said to work with EI, ie 3 amps. Big improvement, but was concerned about...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-19-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,377
Posted By swallace11
T30 Exhaust

Your exhaust riser and antisiphon hose top fitting is different than mine and was probably rebuilt when your exhuast was judging by the ordinary plumbing fittings that were used. Mine, in freshwater...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-19-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,377
Posted By swallace11
T30 Exhaust

My T30, hull 384, 1975, has this same configuration, but had an injection elbow rather than the "T" fitting downstream. Yours may have been changed at some point. The nozzle in the injection elbow...
Forum: General Interest 06-06-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,653
Posted By swallace11
Exhaust Leaking

When I rebuilt my exhaust, I sealed threads with a little Permatex gasketmaker and then used "furnace cement" rated at 3000deg. to cap seal joints. The latter is easily removable. Tested with...
Forum: Tartan 06-06-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,940
Posted By swallace11
T30 Exhaust

Jacques,

Thanks for posting this. I also have a T30, 1975 Hull 384, and thought the injection elbow at manifold with waterlift muffler below was something the previous owner had installed. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-27-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,170
Posted By swallace11
Thanks much for the info. The glass filter would...

Thanks much for the info. The glass filter would probably crack from heat long before 5 min under flame conditions. I assume USCG approved fuel line has 5 min rating. I'll be switching back to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-25-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,170
Posted By swallace11
Glass Fuel Filter

Does anyone know what's so dangerous about those glass fuel filters in marine application. I replaced my metal one with in-line glass with mesh screen filter just before my carburetor. Bought at...
Forum: Exhaust System 09-05-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,164
Posted By swallace11
Al Shober on the Tartan website indicated...

Al Shober on the Tartan website indicated recently that he plans to skip the water lift muffler and route an insulated exhaust pipe and separate water hose to the top of the anti-siphon loop located...
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