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Forum: Troubleshooting 07-28-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
Problem solved -the choke cable lever arm is...

Problem solved -the choke cable lever arm is slipping on the shaft, and is not opening properly.

Thanks for all the help
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
Perfect - Thanks!

Perfect - Thanks!
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
I looked it up real quick, and it looks like the...

I looked it up real quick, and it looks like the centrifugal advance is a couple of weighted arms that rotate on a pin and held in with a spring. As the RPM's increase the arms stretch the spring and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
My hot section was an iron 4" pipe coming off the...

My hot section was an iron 4" pipe coming off the exhaust flange into an elbow with the water entry. The iron pipe had rusted, and I had to remove the hose to get the whole thing out. The hose did...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
Good thought - but no. I go to the same gas...

Good thought - but no. I go to the same gas station for my car.

The engine seemed to run fine all the way back to the mooring -about 5 hours. I think diesel would have sunk to the bottom of the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By JimHo
Heavy carbon fouling

I tore my Genoa on Sunday, and ended up motor sailing about 24nm back to the mooring with the main up.

Everything was running fine. Engine temp was lower than usual at 120-140. Throttle was 3/4 or...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-06-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,125
Posted By JimHo
Thanks guys - takes a weight off my mind!

Thanks guys - takes a weight off my mind!
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-05-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,125
Posted By JimHo
rotten eggs smell in exhaust

Towards the end of the sailing season I noticed a whiff of rotten eggs from the exhaust, and of course, put it immediately out of my mind.

After hauling, I flushed the raw water side with...
Forum: General Interest 11-05-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,812
Posted By JimHo
MOGAS at an airfield

I am not sure if all AV gas is ethanol free, but Mogas is. You can see if there are any local airfields with it by searching at flyunleaded. com
Forum: Ignition System 06-20-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,174
Posted By JimHo
I'm pretty sure I fried it when I hit the...

I'm pretty sure I fried it when I hit the ignition switch with my shoulder while climbing out of the locker. That was a month or so ago, and I didn't notice it was on for a few minutes.

I think...
Forum: Ignition System 06-19-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,174
Posted By JimHo
Newbie on distributor

I went to start the engine today before Friday's launch. No start, and after cleaning the carburetor I looked for different issues.

I removed the distributor and noticed an electrical fire type...
Forum: Cooling System 02-21-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,375
Posted By JimHo
Thank you for all the responses - I will put the...

Thank you for all the responses - I will put the exchanger back in the head which guarantees the height and short runs
Forum: Cooling System 02-20-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,375
Posted By JimHo
Thank you, Mine is the Moyer heat exchanger...

Thank you,

Mine is the Moyer heat exchanger with a fill cap and an aux. tank.

I'm going to have to get a level on this to see if it is higher. How high above the engine does the exchanger need...
Forum: Cooling System 02-19-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,375
Posted By JimHo
Heat Exchanger Location

Quick Question for the forum.

When the Atomic 4 in my Tartan 30 was originally converted to fresh water cooled, the heat exchanger was placed in the head compartment. I'd like to move the...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-03-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,299
Posted By JimHo
Thanks Al - I will give that a shot. By the...

Thanks Al - I will give that a shot.

By the way, these were installed by the previous owner and there is signs of a dope on the threads - though I don't know what kind. Also, anecdotally, the...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-02-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,299
Posted By JimHo
brass fittings leak

I have an A4 with a Moyer fWC conversion. The coolant fittings are all brass and leak.

I plan on rebedding them with new pipe dope, but though I'd ask here before I start to see if you all have a...
Forum: Cooling System 01-06-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,180
Posted By JimHo
I think I'm talking about not doing it at all...

I think I'm talking about not doing it at all Bill! I hadn't though about the back flow which could only be stopped by a 3-way or a check valve.

This adds too much complication and danger for the...
Forum: Cooling System 01-05-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,180
Posted By JimHo
Tee off of intake for head

I have a new to me Tartan 30 and am concerned about the integrity of the various ball valves and seacocks that have been installed. The raw water intake seacock is a Groco, and looks like it was...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-19-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,763
Posted By JimHo
I was a bit wary of the engine as it was a prblem...

I was a bit wary of the engine as it was a prblem for the previous owner and, till now, for me.

The oil pressure switch was bad and has been replaced.

The carb was dirty and the floats were...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,763
Posted By JimHo
I was amazed at how bad the prop was, and the...

I was amazed at how bad the prop was, and the bottom paint lower down. I'm used to 45% copper ablative bottom paint which has very little growth.

I scraped the prop as best I could free-diving,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-18-2016, 02:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,763
Posted By JimHo
Thanks all. I will dive in the morning. I was...

Thanks all. I will dive in the morning. I was hoping for a warmer solution! The water is a bit cold in New Hampshire right now...

The choke issue meant that the engine ran without choke as...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-17-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,763
Posted By JimHo
Thank you Dave, I am pretty sure this is...

Thank you Dave,

I am pretty sure this is electronic ignition.

The boat was put into the water in May, and the bottom isn't too bad. I can easily get her to hull speed under sail. The water is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-17-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,763
Posted By JimHo
Can't make over 3kts

I am stumped.
This is a new boat to me, and so I don't have history to compare her to.

The A4 starts on first or second revolution, and seems to run smoothly in idle. She will handle throttle...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-21-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,666
Posted By JimHo
I'll do that - sounds like the right way to go!

I'll do that - sounds like the right way to go!
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-21-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,666
Posted By JimHo
Just so I am prepared - how much oil should come...

Just so I am prepared - how much oil should come out?
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