[Public-List] Still leaks

[Michael]

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. 
>>
>> 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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