Forum: General Maintenance
10-08-2015, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 16,063
Hey Chicago,
Is this ...
Hey Chicago,
Is this (http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/40450)the boat?
Judging from the space over the engine compartment and the attached pic from another source, access to the engine...
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Forum: Introductions
09-21-2015, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 24,177
They've got them at Defender ...
They've got them at Defender (http://search.defender.com/?Action=2&AnswerId=73678&SH=QT16aW5jfkI9emluY35EPTI1fkk9UHJpY2V_Sz00fkw9MX5NPTEyfg&SI=5da4dbf4-ea00-46dc-8362-1c66342ea659)and probably other...
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Forum: Introductions
09-18-2015, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 24,177
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Forum: Cooling System
08-28-2015, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,390
Servicing the fuel pump, and the carb if you...
Servicing the fuel pump, and the carb if you haven't given it a good clean, would be a good start, especially after 4yrs.
Wouldn't necessarily rule out the coil altogether, just put it farther down...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2015, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,778
John,
I think you've got it right. Whatever...
John,
I think you've got it right. Whatever the write-ups say, can't remember if it's a full quart or so many oz. per quart of oil. I would pull out a bit of oil to compensate for the extra volume...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-11-2015, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,488
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-09-2015, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,424
Compression, fuel, spark.
Sounds like...
Compression, fuel, spark.
Sounds like you've got good compression, 3 outta 4 ain't bad.
Spark should be a crisp blue snap able to jump ~1/4" to ground.
Gas is fresh and plugs smell of gas...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-09-2015, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,776
Not sure what your water temp is this time of...
Not sure what your water temp is this time of year, but maybe hotter plugs could keep your combustion clean if it's just too cold, and everything else is correct. Others here may have other, more...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-06-2015, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,172
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Forum: Tartan
07-28-2015, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,965
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Forum: Tartan
07-23-2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,965
Tom,
Patina looks great! Here's to...
Tom,
Patina looks great! Here's to inspiration!
I hope to get mine to that level eventually. So far I've put on some new running rigging and re-covered the cabin cushions. Oh, and a little...
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Forum: Tartan
07-22-2015, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,965
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Forum: Tartan
07-21-2015, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,965
T30 Makeover site expired
Is anyone familiar with t30makeover.com? Not sure why the site is down but if anyone knows Mr. Stoehr or sees Ayacucho around Newburyport, MA please make a point to ask. I was recently looking...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2015, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,563
Filbert,
Wondering what condition your...
Filbert,
Wondering what condition your exhaust system is in and how much water/exhaust is coming out of the hull. Here's what mine looked like before replacing it
Also, I learned from a...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-19-2015, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,868
OK, I'll back the timing off a bit and see the...
OK, I'll back the timing off a bit and see the effect. Good to know I can keep plugs clean with the right settings. I forgot to measure approx how much it's burning.
I have noticed the richness....
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Forum: Ignition System
07-18-2015, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,868
Great, thanks Ed! I'll give those a shot. I use...
Great, thanks Ed! I'll give those a shot. I use the 10w30 and thought changing to the Rotella might help.
Re timing, any preference between advancing and retarding in this case, or just setting it...
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Forum: Ignition System
07-18-2015, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,868
Preserving plugs against worn rings
For those of us with worn rings, who burn a bit of oil, what's the best way to keep plugs clean longer? (New rings aren't on the list in the near future)
Or am I doomed to clean them before every...
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Forum: Polls
07-15-2015, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,211
2˘
Option 2, all day long (and a little of 3).
If you're concerned about the studs after 44 years, you may find other things needing attention that will likely cost you more downtime.
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Forum: Fuel System
07-14-2015, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,545
Not to mention...
As I understand it, ethanol is a "negative sum" energy source, as in, it takes more energy to turn corn into fuel than that fuel provides. Makes no "logical" sense to use it, but with x% of trillions...
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Forum: Overhaul
07-09-2015, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,264
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-09-2015, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,752
Possible leak sites
Two places come to mind right off hand:
First is water pump weep hole (blue), if there's a chance your seals need replacing.
Second is block drain holes (reds), if the plugs aren't in good. The...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-09-2015, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,851
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-07-2015, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,851
Low RPMs and Oil Pressure
My local boat guru warned me about low RPM causing low oil pressure.
How does low idle/RPM relate to oil pressure with these engines? If it's too low will op be low as well, causing overheating,...
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Forum: Overhaul
07-04-2015, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,028
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Forum: Links of Particular Interest
05-27-2015, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,522
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