[Public-List] Atomic 4 mechanic?

[moiraeiii at aol.com]

Jock,
More info needed.
Do you have electronic ignition?
Do you have electric fuel pump?
Do you have oil pressure cut out switch?
Starting, but not continuing to run, indicates fuel restriction.
MOIRAEIII (#283 w/ Atomic 4)





-----Original Message-----
From: Jock McClees <mccleesj at comcast.net>
To: 'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all' <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 10:21 pm
Subject: [Public-List] Atomic 4 mechanic?



Although I have a Cal 36 now instead of an Alberg, I still have an Atomic 4.
I heard that John White has retired? Can anyone recommend a good Atomic 4
mechanic who would come to PSA on the Magothy?

Friday my engine started up and ran while I was untying dock lines and 1/2
way to the mooring when it quit on me. I got it started again and it died
again, so I towed the boat by rowing the dinghy the rest of the way. Luckily
no wind.

Today, Sunday, I tried to start it again. It started just fine and then died
in a few seconds and wouldn't start again. The gas is turned on. There is
gas. I checked the fuel filter and it seems OK. I opened the distributor cap
and there doesn't seem to be any corrosion but I don't know much about
engines so I am not really sure what I should be looking for in the
distributor. I replaced the wires 2-3 years ago and haven't used the boat
that much so I can't imagine they are bad.

Besides recommending a mechanic, anyone have any ideas what might be the
problem?
Thanks,
Jock



Could it be something blocking the vent on the gas tank?

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