Forum: General Interest
07-16-2014, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,663
Prop Source
Hi,
My father and I built a 16" cuddy cabin plywood boat a LONG time ago. Spent some time balancing between a "speed" and a "power" prop to get the best out of a 40 HP Merc.
Check out Glen-L...
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Forum: Tartan
06-24-2014, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Out with the old
Bottle jack went everywhere boats & stuff were moved since I was a kid, along with some rollers made out of 3" iron pipe. Neither was needed.
The best part of the removal was the way I was able...
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Forum: Tartan
06-18-2014, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Boom Loading
The load was shared between the block leading forward to the mast connected to the jib halyard (removed partner block to pass thru), the main halyard at the end of the mast. Third block was used to...
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Forum: Tartan
06-17-2014, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Why I Reeplaced
Was running strong until the block finally eroded a hole thru by one of the exhaust ports into the water jacket.
This method of lifting the engine was a one man job. Only needed help rolling it...
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Forum: Tartan
06-16-2014, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Out with the Old
Pulled the engine using my mainsheet and backup mainsheet block systems. One dead ended at the end of the boom with the main halyard taking the load off the boom and the other on the jib halyard...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-11-2014, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
Hi,
I've been thru a couple of "water in the...
Hi,
I've been thru a couple of "water in the oil" events with my Tartan 30. First was caused by a stuck vacuum breaker on the cooling water loop. Second was filling the water lift muffler and...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
05-21-2014, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,072
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
03-07-2014, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Tartan
08-04-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,198
Rig Tuning Info
Now that I have the engine running it is time to tune up the rig. Anyone have tuning instructions for a Tartan 30 standard rig?
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-13-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
flange?
Anyone know where I can get a 1 1/4 pipe flange to make this out of black iron pipe?
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-12-2013, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
pics
Will get pics this weekend. I think the method using a T fitting with the Moyer part to inject the water lower will work.
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-12-2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
hot exhaust
Mine doesn't start with a nipple threaded into the flange. Looks either like a one piece or a ball and socket to the flange. This is a 5" straight piece with the cooling water entering in the...
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-11-2013, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Exhaust Hot Section Tartan 30
Is the hot section on a Tartan 30 a two piece part? Am I looking at a flange with a gasket and tube with a flange going out or is it a single casting that has cracked around the flsnge?
Repair...
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Forum: Ignition System
06-15-2013, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,175
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-23-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,869
Fixed
Vacuum breaker replaced with Watts VB for a hot water tank. Tested OK. Will shut valve prior to shutdown as Don recommended
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-22-2013, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,869
Water in oil
Found water in the oil when I checked before leaving Sandwich, MA. Changed oil and started engine. Left Sandwich heading north. , Started up and motored into Plymouth, MA. This morning I checked...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-06-2013, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
Mo, thanks. I replaced the filter element and...
Mo, thanks. I replaced the filter element and siphoned off gas from the tank. Previous owner had tank repaired, so gas was good and tank was clean. Not sure where the crud came from as even the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-06-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
Chem-Clean
The only caution on the can is that it will eat rubber, so the float needle needs to come out. I replaced all of the jets to renew gaskets and start new.
Unlike many carbs, the main jet is on the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-06-2013, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
Running!
Carb re-jet and chem clean did the trick! Running smooth now.
I think I will now remove the carb for the winter and clean and store it off the boat.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-01-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,554
filter in pump?
Check your fuel pump. If it has one of the little thimble filters, that could be the problem. They easily get clogged up because they are so small. I had one doing the exact thing. The stuff in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2013, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,554
Narrow it down on the carb further. Idle or...
Narrow it down on the carb further. Idle or running fast? Could have something between the idle jet and upper orifice. After shutdown it falls out of ybe opening enough to work.
Carefully...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-29-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
All Cleaned!
;);)Chem-Clean from Berryman worked great. Cleaned off all left over gunk everywhere. Brass parts are shiny again. Even cleaned brown parts around choke. This is a drop in and let soak product. ...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-28-2013, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
Engine only runs at idle with full choke
Previous owner had repaired the gas tank and installed the fuel filter. Boat was laid up for bottom barrier coating until I bought it. Whatever this stuff was it coated only the main jet. Almost...
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Forum: Fuel System
04-28-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,794
Engine only runs at idle with full choke
Got the engine running at idle with full choke only. Engine will stall or run rough when I try to advance the throttle.
Dis-assembled the carb and cleaned everything out with carb cleaner. left...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-15-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,066
low middle compression
Tried putting a little MMO in each cylinder. Dead battery prevented turning over the engine. After 2 weeks of soaking, I tried to start the engine a.fter checking the compression again. Got the...
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