[Alberg30] Electronic Ignition

[T. Kevin Blanc]

Most Atomic 4 historians will tell you that the Atomic
4, while bearing a close resemblance to a tractor
engine, was designed from the "water up" as a marine
engine.

I have an electronic ignition (Indigo,
www.atomic4.com) on my engine and it performs
admirably. 

That being said, I think I would prefer to have a
well-functioning point system on my boat because it
would be easier to diagnose and fix far from home.
Unfortunately, I could never get my points to last for
even a season without stranding me somewhere. So, I
went electronic. 

On the other hand, no one manufactures automobiles
with points anymore...

Points would be better from a Keep-it-simple-stupid
point of view.


--- Crufone at aol.com wrote:
> Peter,
> I am a mechanic.  I don't see the need for the
> electronic ignition update on 
> a flat head farm tractor engine.......which is what
> the Atomic 4 is.  I have 
> updated engines with electronic ignition systems for
> performance reasons, but 
> not for dependability reasons.  Performance is not
> an issue with a 25-30 HP,  
> 1800 RPM crusing engine, reliability is.
> 
> My advice as a Sailor and a Mechanic,  Keep the
> stock ignition system clean, 
> (dirt and grease attact and absorb moisture, the
> foil of any ignition 
> system), use a silicone spray treatment after the
> wires and cap are clean, 
> keep the engine tuned up, drain the carburetor and
> the tank when not in use 
> for extended times, use an alcohol water absorbing
> fuel treatment reqularly, 
> and most importantly  save your hard earned dollars
> for new sails not 
> electronic ignition systems.
> 
> New to the list and soon to be an A30 owner,
> 
> Michael Connolly
> 

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