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Forum: Announcements 08-18-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,053
Posted By TomG
Because of this forum, I have a Tartan 30. ...

Because of this forum, I have a Tartan 30.

Ten years ago (wow!), I found a rather cosmetically ragged-out Tartan 30 that was home to a brand new MMI rebuilt A-4 and full set of new UK/Halsey Tape...
Forum: Overhaul 12-16-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,525
Posted By TomG
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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-09-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Posted By TomG
I completely replaced my entire fuel system from...

I completely replaced my entire fuel system from the deck fill to the carb. Probably not what you wanted to hear.
Forum: Overhaul 10-25-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,525
Posted By TomG
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...
Forum: Overhaul 09-17-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,525
Posted By TomG
This is like a Stephen King novella... "Catalina...

This is like a Stephen King novella... "Catalina Redemption" or some such.

So what happens next?!
Forum: Overhaul 09-04-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 48,708
Posted By TomG
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...
Forum: Announcements 06-20-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,106
Posted By TomG
Huzzah! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Huzzah!
Forum: Introductions 05-30-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,232
Posted By TomG
This is sage advice. A thorough understanding of...

This is sage advice. A thorough understanding of this marvelous engine can be gained from reading this manual. Our sponsor here offers wonderful videos of specific tasks as well, should you find...
Forum: Introductions 05-30-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,497
Posted By TomG
I'm confused - you say you disagree with the...

I'm confused - you say you disagree with the point that a Moyer rebuild might not get the return on value but close by saying you'd do exactly as I mentioned and put in a rebuilt A4 and sell it....
Forum: Introductions 05-28-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,497
Posted By TomG
This brings up a good point - The asking price is...

This brings up a good point - The asking price is one thing and the offered price might be something else. "Rebuilt" could also mean any number of things. Would this A4, considering it is sound and...
Forum: Introductions 05-28-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,497
Posted By TomG
Hi Katie, just a few thoughts from a fellow...

Hi Katie, just a few thoughts from a fellow Eastern Shorean. It's now prime sailing season here, so those buyers looking to buy are mostly looking for "turn key" situations rather than projects. Your...
Forum: Electrical 03-26-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,552
Posted By TomG
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,...
Forum: Announcements 12-05-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,165
Posted By TomG
Huzzah! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Huzzah!
Forum: General Interest 10-09-2018, 11:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,762
Posted By TomG
I just cranked mine after a four week layoff and...

I just cranked mine after a four week layoff and it started after a second or two. That's pretty typical. (Full choke, throttle off the stop.)
Forum: General Interest 09-19-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,143
Posted By TomG
I know every group has an outlier and I guess...

I know every group has an outlier and I guess it's me.

If I was 300 yards from the boatyard, I'd leave the mast right there.

I just rewired, relighted, and re-rigged my mast last fall. It...
Forum: General Interest 09-12-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,488
Posted By TomG
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...
Forum: General Interest 09-10-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By TomG
Water is heavier than gasoline, so unless you are...

Water is heavier than gasoline, so unless you are certain you are drawing from the very lowest place in the tank, you can't be sure you're not just getting the fuel off the top. I don't know how...
Forum: Electrical 08-21-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,663
Posted By TomG
When I got my current boat (with an A-4), I had...

When I got my current boat (with an A-4), I had to get new batteries as the original lead acid were shot. That was in November 2010. I installed a matched pair of Group 24 AGM batteries, a Blue Sea...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-22-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,589
Posted By TomG
Can you? I suppose you could, but why would you...

Can you? I suppose you could, but why would you if you could unstick the valve easily?

The advice to treat to the gas (and each cylinder) with MMO is great advice.

You state that the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-14-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,831
Posted By TomG
That explains a lot. This is good in a...

That explains a lot.

This is good in a way. Now you know where to look to solve the problem!
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-12-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,831
Posted By TomG
This is very puzzling. You have a spark, so...

This is very puzzling.

You have a spark, so we know you have power to the coil, yet the pump isn't working with the OPSS bypassed, but DOES work connected straight to the battery.

I'd...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-12-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,831
Posted By TomG
smosh, Just to clarify, with the fuse and...

smosh,

Just to clarify, with the fuse and OPSS bypassed and the pump connected directly to the coil, the pump doesn't work (with the ignition switch ON, obviously)?

What's your start switch...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-06-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,589
Posted By TomG
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...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-28-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,185
Posted By TomG
Yeah, me too Neil. Are you thinking what...

Yeah, me too Neil.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Forum: Exhaust System 05-28-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,185
Posted By TomG
Are these pictures upside down? I know not...

Are these pictures upside down?

I know not all standpipes look alike, but having the water injection at the bottom and exhaust leaving the standpipe at the top seems backwards.
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