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Hi all,
I am selling the running A4 in my 1965 Tartan 27 in preparation for an electric conversion.
This is an early-model engine, raw-water cooled, crossover tube, never had a thermostat installed. The water jacket has scale buildup as you might expect, but the impeller pump achieves good water throughput.
The carburetor is a new model.
A valve stuck open at the beginning of the season, and I removed the head, cleared the stuck valve, and replaced the head gasket. My brother said I wasn't really an adult until I had replaced a head gasket, and this engine seemed like a better candidate than my Jeep. Cylinder walls were not scored and compression was good in three cylinders (all except stuck valve) before, and all four after. Although I had the head off, I didn't lap the valves or anything because I was on a mooring and in a bit of a hurry.
The tailshaft is apparently leaking oil which makes its way to the coupling; Don has advised me to tighten the large nut that holds it in place. I haven't done this yet but can update you when I do.
This engine starts right up and pushes my Tartan 27 around with no difficulty. I have given it some basic attention, including gauges (oil pressure and tach), stainless studs for the water jacket side plate, stainless throttle cable, and oil change repair kit. Mechanics who have looked at it shrug with that "those things run forever" look on their faces and say that with continued TLC it would probably be fine for a long time. Problem is, I feel like I know everything I will ever really want to about this engine and would rather put future maintenance time and dollars toward electric power.
The engine is installed in the boat in Annapolis, Maryland. I intend to use it to motor the boat over to where I haul her for the winter, where the yard can help me remove the engine with a forklift. If you can be there to pick her up, you have a running engine out of the boat. If you'd like to see it in the boat, access is excellent, as I have removed the interior of the boat.
I have a $200 offer for parts, but since the engine is in running condition I am hoping it may be of use to someone as an engine instead of a parts yard.
Let me know!
tartan27hull157@yahoo.com
(202) 509-4745
I am selling the running A4 in my 1965 Tartan 27 in preparation for an electric conversion.
This is an early-model engine, raw-water cooled, crossover tube, never had a thermostat installed. The water jacket has scale buildup as you might expect, but the impeller pump achieves good water throughput.
The carburetor is a new model.
A valve stuck open at the beginning of the season, and I removed the head, cleared the stuck valve, and replaced the head gasket. My brother said I wasn't really an adult until I had replaced a head gasket, and this engine seemed like a better candidate than my Jeep. Cylinder walls were not scored and compression was good in three cylinders (all except stuck valve) before, and all four after. Although I had the head off, I didn't lap the valves or anything because I was on a mooring and in a bit of a hurry.
The tailshaft is apparently leaking oil which makes its way to the coupling; Don has advised me to tighten the large nut that holds it in place. I haven't done this yet but can update you when I do.
This engine starts right up and pushes my Tartan 27 around with no difficulty. I have given it some basic attention, including gauges (oil pressure and tach), stainless studs for the water jacket side plate, stainless throttle cable, and oil change repair kit. Mechanics who have looked at it shrug with that "those things run forever" look on their faces and say that with continued TLC it would probably be fine for a long time. Problem is, I feel like I know everything I will ever really want to about this engine and would rather put future maintenance time and dollars toward electric power.
The engine is installed in the boat in Annapolis, Maryland. I intend to use it to motor the boat over to where I haul her for the winter, where the yard can help me remove the engine with a forklift. If you can be there to pick her up, you have a running engine out of the boat. If you'd like to see it in the boat, access is excellent, as I have removed the interior of the boat.
I have a $200 offer for parts, but since the engine is in running condition I am hoping it may be of use to someone as an engine instead of a parts yard.
Let me know!
tartan27hull157@yahoo.com
(202) 509-4745
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