Forum: Fuel System
12-16-2018, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,967
Fuel pump
I don’t recommend my solution but it works for me on my Tartan 34c. Since I am on a mooring, battery depletion is always a concern so the goal is to minimize battery drain if at all possible. I just...
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Forum: Exhaust System
12-07-2018, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,454
Tartan 34 exhaust challenge
Thanks for the help guys, I’ll be sure to post my experience. I have a history of trying to reinvent the wheel so your experience is helpful. I will be rebuilding the exhaust from scratch from the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
12-06-2018, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,454
Tartan 34c exhaust make up
I am using my old black pipe exhaust as a template. My question: as this is a screw together assembly I’m sure I’m going to run into one or two joints which when tightened will not align in the most...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
10-11-2017, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Polls
06-04-2015, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 29,275
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Forum: General Interest
01-21-2015, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
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Forum: General Interest
01-20-2015, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Identify 1:1 or 2:1 Reduction Gear
I know the A4 came 1:1 or 2:1 transmission reduction configurations. What is the best way to determine the reduction configuration on an A4. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts
11-07-2014, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,150
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Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts
11-07-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,150
Atomic 4 to Buy
I might be in the market for an Atomic 4. I am looking at all my options because I do not want to wait until the last minute to make a decision. I haven't fully diagnosed an water in the oil issue...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2014, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,256
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2014, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,256
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2014, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,256
Pics are fixed. I didn't turn engine over long...
Pics are fixed. I didn't turn engine over long enough to introduce water. If that is the case, I doesn't take much to introduce water. Never longer than two or three seconds. Max two or three tries.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2014, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,256
Oil in Water
My faithful A4 has the hiccups, though diagnosis was hasty and is still to be resolved. Symptoms were very slow to develop starting with change in the sound of the exhaust. There was a noticeable...
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Forum: Electrical
04-05-2014, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,814
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Forum: Electrical
04-05-2014, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,814
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Forum: Electrical
04-05-2014, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,814
Battery Cable Gauge
I'm adding a new battery bank and moving the dedicated starting battery approximately 8' away from the engine. I wonder if someone could advise on the size/gauge of the cable to support an 8' run...
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Forum: Cooling System
03-14-2014, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,365
Sulphuric VS HCL
Both being strong acids and both being diluted for the purpose of an engine acid flush, is there any reason to avoid using Sulphuric acid ( used in the plumbing industry) as opposed to Hydrochloric...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-11-2014, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 29,700
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
12-17-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,269
At WOT maybe 1800 though at this point I'm...
At WOT maybe 1800 though at this point I'm unsure. Boat is on the hard for the winter. I think the engine is definitely laboring above 1400. From a boat speed perspective @1400 in flat conditions I...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
12-17-2013, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,269
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
12-14-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,269
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
12-14-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,269
Indigo or Martec
I sail a Tartan 34c. In the Electrical section, I sought advice on upgrading my DC power output, i.e., possibly upgrading the alternator. I currently have a Martec 2 blade 12x7x1 on a direct drive...
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Forum: Electrical
12-11-2013, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 15,319
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Forum: Electrical
12-11-2013, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 15,319
Thanks all, I missed a couple of posts and am...
Thanks all, I missed a couple of posts and am caught up now. Was down at the boat this afternoon working on my winter cover. My deep cycle was dead reading south of 12volts. The engine battery still...
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Forum: Electrical
12-11-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 15,319
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