[Public-list] Pulling out an Atomic 4

[J Bergquist]

Hi David,

The maintenance seminar on 2/17 will deal with this operation and include
photos and discussion.

J Bergquist

On 1/15/07, Amy & David Swanson <zira at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> All -
>
> I am going to be removing the Atomic 4 from my old-style A30 in a few
> weeks.  I have read the seminar notes on the web site, but I have a few
> questions:
> 1.  I understand the idea behind the second block & tackle pulling
> backwards on the engine, but what is the "points aft" that it is hooked
> to?  I am 125 miles from the boat right now but I cannot think of anything
> strong enough to hook this block & tackle to back there.
> 2. Has anyone used the boom top lift out and off-load the engine once it
> is off its mounts?
> 3. My bilge is really nasty, & I plan to clean it out while the motor is
> out.  Any suggestions of what to use to get the old oil, grease, and dirt
> out without melting the fiberglass or blowing up the boat?
> 4. Once I have cleaned out the bilge, I was thinking of sealing the bottom
> with epoxy.  I have only ever worked with small batches before, & I know
> large batches generate a lot of heat.  Would there be a heat problem dumping
> 1 or 2 quarts of epoxy down there?
>
> David Swanson
> Strayaway Child #229
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