[Public-List] Atomic 4 mechanic?

[Mike Lehman]

Jock

 

Your problem is the coil - when the coil heats up when the engine runs for a few minutes the windings in the coil expand and lose connection, when it cools down, it starts again, but only until the coil heats up.

 

If you are looking for a mechanic (John White was not an engine mechanic) the best around for the Atomic 4 is John Vosbury (Vosbury Marine Engines).

 
Mike Lehman 

 
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> From: mccleesj at comcast.net
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> Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 22:21:28 -0400
> 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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