Forum: Announcements
05-14-2012, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,067
Online videos
Thanks Don, for a) doing a video on the carburetor and b) setting up online access to videos. As a long-time fan of your standard videos, this new one on the fuel system is welcome and (as ever)...
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Forum: Tartan
05-22-2010, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,636
Atomic 4's are mysterious
Hardy as they are, they can also be maddening. Having Don - so amazingly available - is a blessing that has saved me money, heartache, stress, and kept me sailing for 10 seasons. If you're new to...
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Forum: Tartan
05-22-2010, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,424
Don says . . .
If you haven't seen Don's video on the electrical system, it's worth far more than the $30. He explains the route and the jolt that goes into ignition and why the "hotter coil" and electronic...
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Forum: Tartan
05-22-2010, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,775
Exhaust rebuild
I have a T30, hull #308, built in '75. After two seasons of overheating - the final stages of which were 5 minutes running time before redline, I bit the bullet and went into the hidden parts of...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
05-22-2010, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,766
Preventative measures
I trusted my traditional stuffing box and bilge pump and paid a dear price. After shutting down one afternoon, I checked the drip rate and saw the usual 1 drip every 10 seconds or so. As I was to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-22-2010, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,466
Reversing gear case
There is also a fairly sizable volume of oil residing in the transmission case. When changing my oil, I open that panel (accessible on my boat) and get at possibly another half quart.
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Forum: Polls
11-13-2009, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 67,252
What about oil fumes
My A4 has not oil vapor containment, and I'm guessing few of us do. For the comfort of crew and guests, I run the blower continuously to vent these fumes. My boat was built in '75 and I wish the...
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Forum: Cooling System
07-06-2009, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,727
Freeze plugs
Before the launch truck comes today, I started my engine for the first time this season, running great. Put the coolant hose into the bucket and water came pouring out the front of the block. I...
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Forum: Announcements
08-04-2005, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 27,115
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