[Alberg30] Diesel Replacement

[John Birch]

Oil Pressure - sometimes can be improved by adjusting the pressure relief
valve - I think there is one on the Atomic 4.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Hay" <haymatthew_ at hotmail.com>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 3:18 PM
Subject: [Alberg30] Diesel Replacement


> After reading all the listing responses to re-powering. It seems that
> everyone has at least given the issue some thought.  This high response
> maintains that it is an issue. I know very little about engines, and last
> summer I had a problems with my exhaust (replaced and made ready for a
> diesel), oil pressure (started dropping all the way to zero?), alternator
> (rebuilt), instrument panel (messing up electrical system somehow), and
the
> newest problem is the engine trying to start on its own if I have the
> batteries turned on?  Many of these problems still exist.  When I would
call
> a mechanic they would refuse to spend there time looking at an A-tomic
four.
>   And I could not even get them to come look at the engine. But according
to
> your responses it seems possible for an engine to run for forty or fifty
> years.  But in some cases you my spend half of your summer fixing it, and
> spending money on it, while it sits at the dock.  It also seems that one
day
> your engine may have to be replaced.  And if you do replace it, and take
> long voyages which require auxiliary power, you may as well have the
> benefits of the diesel. So like so many things, it comes down to money.  I
> paid $6500.00 for my 1968 Alberg 30. On one hand it is funny that a diesel
> replacement will cost more then my boat.  On the other I think that the
> Alberg is a proven well made vessel that warrants the investment.  Anyway
> thank you for the debate.  I have my winter pondering material!  I always
> sleep in the main saloon with my head towards the bow so I can look out
the
> companion way.
> Matthew #314
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