[Alberg30] replacing Atomic 4 with diesel

[John Bailey]

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I was wondering if anyone has seen much performance difference because of
the weight of an A-4.  I read on one of these messages that the A-4 weighs
in at 390.  That's about 140 lbs. different than my diesel.

John Bailey
"Zevulun" #33

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From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at min.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] replacing Atomic 4 with diesel


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> I can.  Don't. ;-)
>
> Actually, I wanted a diesel when I first bought the boat, but I've
> changed my mind.  Sure diesel's have some advantages, longer range
> on a tank of fuel is the biggest, to my mind.  If you're cruising,
> this could be a big one.  The advantage that the fuel is less
> explosive is more hype than advantage.  Sure, that's true, but
> there are very few cases of sailboats exploding.  The simple
> precaution of running the bilge blower and sniffing the output
> before starting the engine can make you very safe.
>
> In return for being marginally safer, diesels give you more noise
> and smellier exhaust.  They're harder for ham-handed owners like
> me to keep running.  If you overfill them with oil, they can
> "run away" and be at least as dangerous as a gas engine.
>
> They do have the advantage of still being in production.  The
> atomic 4 is pretty well supported by a mailing list hosted on
> sailnet, however.  Most parts are available (though you have to
> rely on a used block, if you need one).
>
> So, that's my take on it.  I'm sticking with the Atomic 4 and
> have a spare in the basement that I should be rebuilding instead
> of dinking around on the computer.  I'll note, however, that a
> number of Albergers have replaced this venerable engine with
> diesels and most are quite happy with the choice.  I'm hoping
> this message will stimulate them to chime in.
>
> BTW, do you have a "new" or "old" Alberg?  The molded liner in
> the newer boats makes the installation of deep-oil-pan engines
> like the Yanmar more difficult.
>
>  - George
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> lafear at iname.com wrote:
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> > Can anyone give me advice on replacing my Atomic 4 with a diesel engine?
Thanks
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