[Public-List] Still leaks

[Mike Lehman]

Great, now I am in trouble too - just kidding, the comment was in fun and I 
did not mean to disparage the Atomic 4, which I think is a great engine.

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John Boor,

Sorry for the unintended insult to the Atomic 4.  The first time I heard the 
engine referenced as an "A bomb" was via Mike Lehman on this list. I took 
that reference as a light hearted and respectful comment in jest toward a 
good olde faithful/obstinate friend.  In the UK if someone references 
something or some event as 'bomb' it is interpreted as it was "very cool" or 
"excellent".



You are correct that if I am not familiar with the engine I should not make 
any comments on this list. Gord is a good friend I was trying to be helpful 
from a general mechanics point of view.  But your point is well taken, 
perhaps I was just adding confusion to Gord's thought/diagnosis process.



Gord is a great sailor, but lousy with mechanical devices  so you are 
probably correct in that he messed up with the installation of the gasket.

Michael #133.................with a goode olde grey bomb still 
running,.........;-o



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From: "Michael" <dickdurk at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:28:42 PM
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Kinda hard to ignore the name and it's genesis, isn't it?

Michael
#220

On 7/20/2011 1:45 PM, mahseer at kos.net wrote:
> 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.Â
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
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