[Public-List] Still leaks

[mahseer at kos.net]

I am sick and tired of people calling the Atomic 4 an Abomb.  When was the
last time a 40 plus year old motor blew up.  note that the bolts do not
enter any pressurized oil gallery, the pump is fed by oil being thrown up
from the crankshaft.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380
with an Atomic 4 engine

>
>
> Gord,
>
> I am not that familiar with the A bomb, but as with most internal
> combustion engines I can't concieve that the bolts holding the water pump
> in place would enter into an area of pressurized oil, i.e., an oil
> gallery.  Even if too long a bolt was installed these bolts might only
> enter into a water jacket area. 
>
> I do know that on the Grey Marine and I believe also on the A bomb that
> the engine oil also lubricates the transmission.  Co uld there be a leak
> between the t ransmission and engine or aft of the transmission? Â CB has
> suggested this and that would be my guess as well.
>
> Michael
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:55:17 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] Still leaks
>
> Hello
>
> The oil is coming from the vicinity if the water pump... It only leaks
> when the engine is running and it's a slow leak. Â 
>
> I'll write Moyer tomorrow
>
> G
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
> These businesses support your Association:
> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
> Please support them.
> _______________________________________________
> Public-List mailing list
> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
> _______________________________________________
> These businesses support your Association:
> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
> Please support them.
> _______________________________________________
> Public-List mailing list
> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
>


 1311183914.0