[Public-List] Still leaks

[mahseer at kos.net]

Michael

apology taken in the interest of well intentioned jest.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380
//with a good old atomic un bomb//


>
>
> 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".
>
> Â 
>
> 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.
>
> Â 
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
>
>
> From: "Michael" <dickdurk at gmail.com>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:28:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Still leaks
>
> 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. Â When was
>> the
>> last time a 40 plus year old motor blew up. Â 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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