Forum: Troubleshooting
08-18-2022, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Fixed
Thank you for your replies...always helps me get into a diagnostic frame of mind rather than "try this", "try that".
Pulled a plug and saw there was a spark when cranking, so assumed a fuel issue....
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-19-2022, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
heat
Not sure about your exact situation, but in general heating the hose before pushing it onto a fitting works wonders. Holding the hose in hot water for a minute or two is best: a heat gun is my second...
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Forum: Cooling System
12-21-2018, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,916
Location?
Wondering where you mounted the HX? On our Tartan 27 I put it in the starboard sail locker.
Don't forget to keep an eye on the HX pencil zinc - had quite a hassle replacing mine after neglecting...
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Forum: Fuel System
12-11-2018, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,075
narrow it down
"Be attuned to the smell of gas, your nose is as good as any fume detector, use it often. You should not be able to smell gas, if you do there is liquid gasoline somewhere outside the air intake to...
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Forum: General Interest
09-22-2018, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,490
bravo
"...and would be glad to loan you any tools you'd rather not buy."
That's what I love about this forum.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-11-2018, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 31,596
move on?
No disrespect, but my impression is that you don't want to learn how to keep these old engines running and instead want it all fixed and reliable as a kitchen appliance.
Without mindful preventive...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-26-2018, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 19,354
Galiano?
Hey Mel,
Did you consider keeping your boat in Montague? When we lived in Kits we put a mooring down in Montague Harbour, and that worked great for us. Cost $2000 all in, which we recouped when we...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-18-2018, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,321
zinc oxide
If you want to get serious about priming use yellow zinc oxide (aka "cold galvanizing").
Degrease with solvent, immediately spray with brake cleaner, dry only with compressed air. Do not touch...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-30-2018, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 19,354
Coil on bulkhead with heatsink
Hey Mel,
Sure was hot here on Bowen yesterday too! I can imagine that 2000 RPM for 11 hours generated some serious heat in the engine compartment.
We did move our coil to the bulkhead when we...
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Forum: General Interest
07-11-2018, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,080
Parts and help
Hey Mel,
I just noticed you are in Richmond. Greetings from Bowen Island!
If you can get up to Stone's Marina in Nanaimo you will find Robert Hess (Hesse?). He's the wet coast version of Don...
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Forum: General Interest
07-06-2018, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,080
blow-by
"As well a suggestion to address my excessive smoke caused by the engine blow by..."
Please share.....?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-01-2018, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
engine pull
If you do need to pull the A4, be absolutely sure the output coupling is completely disengaged from the shaft before lifting! For me, a bent shaft was quite expensive and time-consuming to replace.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-30-2018, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,678
stirred up?
I agree with the above, and wonder if stalling under load is after a rough sea? If so could have to do with stirred up sediment.
Happy Canada Day!
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Forum: Ignition System
05-21-2018, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
air leak
I had similar symptoms a couple years ago. Turned out to be an air leak around the carb. Its like not having the choke closed.
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Forum: Cooling System
05-20-2018, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,008
anode
Thank you all for the useful replies. The thread that tac sent was fascinating.
Tom Stevens of Indigo saw my post and sent me some good info. Not the first time he has jumped in to help: great...
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Forum: General Interest
05-07-2018, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
next generation
Just wanted to comment that there seems to be a new wave of new Atomic 4 owners appearing on the forum lately. Great to see that. As I spent a thousand hours on my knees over the past decade or more...
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Forum: Fuel System
11-05-2017, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Go for it!
"Anyone have pro tips about how to remove/replace the float to replace the gasket? Looks pretty straightforward, just remove the pin?"
Yes - remove the pin - it is very easy to do. Slightly...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-17-2017, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,180
Sorry for your troubles...
Not saying it is impossible to fix, but I think the odds are against you.
Having gone to great lengths in an unsuccessful repair attempt on a similar, smaller crack, I would look for a "good...
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Forum: Fuel System
10-14-2017, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,515
one unit
"Product No. - FPMP_07.1_473
Fuel filter, inline secondary (polishing filter)
This is a 7-10 micron filter intended to be used as a replacement filter for our MMI inline fuel filter kit. "
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Forum: Fuel System
10-14-2017, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,515
microns
The other issue is the micron size: you want 7-10 microns. Our host or NAPA.
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Forum: Tartan
07-03-2017, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,832
T27 Hull 342 centerboard
This spring we discovered our board had fallen off after almost 50 years. I'd say that's pretty good service. But a bummer! Wallet ectomy ensued.
We hauled out to assess and found the 1/2 ss pin...
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Forum: Overhaul
06-29-2017, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,370
choice?
Hey Edward - what are the advantages/disadvantages of repair bushing vs old school drill and tap?
Thanks!
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Forum: Safety
05-18-2017, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,692
hammer
I sympathize: been there. Your engine access looks great, so I believe you'll succeed.
One tactic I found helpful was banging on the bottom of the thermostat housing to help get her started....
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Forum: Cooling System
05-16-2017, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,571
Water pump
I also have a Tartan 27. For sure take out the pump as John described. That will give you a chance to replace the impellor carefully, carefully install the faceplate gasket, clean up and refill the...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-28-2017, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,163
boom vang
On our Tartan 27 we have the same yellow device: attaches to the boom vang.
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