[Alberg30] Atomic 4 (was Spark Plugs)

[Mike Lehman]

If you folks with Atomic 4s want to try something different...next time you
change your oil replace it with Castrol Synthetic. I did this after feeling
bad about running the crankcase dry. The engine started squealing and
overheated. I shut it down, check the oil and there wasn't any. I thought it
was a goner. I quickly dumped 3 quarts into the engine and restarted it. The
temperature dropped to normal and she was fine. I switched to Castrol
synthetic and the first time I used the boat was convinced that there was
something wrong with the engine because it was so quiet [after 20 years with
the same engine you learn all of the minor noises]. But now completely
quiet! In fact, I was running the engine at 1800 RPM without knowing it
[prior to the oil change I never was able to run higher that 1400 RPM]. I
sold the engine 3 years later, good compression and was running strong [I
suspect the main bearings were a little worn] but the A4 is a strong engine.

I learned about Castrol from my VW mechanic, who advised me to switch over
in my '71 VW Convertible which was burning oil. Once I switched to Castol,
oil burning went away. I have never been able to reason this out, but it
worked.

Mike Lehman
840 Mill Creek Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-9067 (Home)
(443) 253-7054 (Mobile)

sail_505 at hotmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian and Elaine Timmins" <timmins at optonline.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Atomic 4 (was Spark Plugs)


> I agree that there is no need for lead substitute. I started out using it,
> but then forgot to bring some when I left for a 2 week cruise. I haven't
> used it since and am having no problems. Admittedly, half a season later,
> (the following year) I did start following Moyer's advice re using Marvel
> Mystery Oil in both the lube oil and the gas. I probably don't use enough
> (per D.M.) in the gas, but all is going well so I'll continue using it at
> this level.  I pour in one 35 mm film canister's worth of MMO followed by
> one 5 gal jerry jug of high test (usually 94 octane) gas.
> Regards,   Brian      Free Spirit   #497
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at min.net>
> To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 11:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Atomic 4 (was Spark Plugs)
>
>
> > Yes, you're right, Gordon.  I mispoke.  Still, I've been assured
> > by several Atomic 4 mechanics that you don't need to add lead
> > substitute for the A4 and this has been confirmed by people who've
> > followed this advice for many years.
> >
> >  - George
> >
>
>
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