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I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt and I'm an atomic-4-a-holic.
I'm the proud owner of a 1969 Morgan 30 with an Atomic 4 engine. The boat and engine have recently sat for 4 years neglected. This spring I decided to resurrect it. During those 4 years the engine had seized. I decided to pull the engine and do a complete rebuild myself. I figured whether I fix the engine or replace it, it has to be pulled anyway. Having never worked on ANY engine before, I thought it a good learning experience. I'm finding it very enjoyable and yes, I'm learning a LOT from it. I've found this forum to be more than helpful.
This past weekend I got to the heart of the problem. All my valves and one piston were seized. After removing the keepers, I had to stand over the engine with pliers to get the valves out. I got all of them out except for 1 that has broken. I now have to remove the camshaft (I was planning to anyway for full inspection and to remove the frozen piston) and the tappet and drive the valve stem through, along with all the valve guides. They are all looking pretty bad too, and for $9 each it would be stupid not to. Then comes the fun of cleaning, restoring, and reassembling. I'm loving every second and waiting for the day I can turn the key and KNOW beyond the shadow of a doubt that the engine will start.
I'm sure you'll all hear from me either answering or asking questions. I look forward to your input on all the problems I'm sure I will encounter. I'm blogging my progress at http://felicitysnewlife.blogspot.com. Remember to read from the bottom up! Thanks you in advance for all your help. See you in the forums!!!
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt and I'm an atomic-4-a-holic.
I'm the proud owner of a 1969 Morgan 30 with an Atomic 4 engine. The boat and engine have recently sat for 4 years neglected. This spring I decided to resurrect it. During those 4 years the engine had seized. I decided to pull the engine and do a complete rebuild myself. I figured whether I fix the engine or replace it, it has to be pulled anyway. Having never worked on ANY engine before, I thought it a good learning experience. I'm finding it very enjoyable and yes, I'm learning a LOT from it. I've found this forum to be more than helpful.
This past weekend I got to the heart of the problem. All my valves and one piston were seized. After removing the keepers, I had to stand over the engine with pliers to get the valves out. I got all of them out except for 1 that has broken. I now have to remove the camshaft (I was planning to anyway for full inspection and to remove the frozen piston) and the tappet and drive the valve stem through, along with all the valve guides. They are all looking pretty bad too, and for $9 each it would be stupid not to. Then comes the fun of cleaning, restoring, and reassembling. I'm loving every second and waiting for the day I can turn the key and KNOW beyond the shadow of a doubt that the engine will start.
I'm sure you'll all hear from me either answering or asking questions. I look forward to your input on all the problems I'm sure I will encounter. I'm blogging my progress at http://felicitysnewlife.blogspot.com. Remember to read from the bottom up! Thanks you in advance for all your help. See you in the forums!!!
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