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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 07-08-2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,144
Posted By bcbristoll
Propeller sizing issues

I have an old 31' Columbia with an atomic4 . It has an 11" dia. 2 blade prop the pitich I haven't quite figured out (but I'm working on). The boat idles at ~800-1000 rpm. I have been told that the...
Forum: General Interest 03-27-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Posted By bcbristoll
Thanks all....I'll give them a shot!!

Thanks all....I'll give them a shot!!
Forum: General Interest 03-23-2019, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Posted By bcbristoll
boat issues for spring

Hi again

I have an old columbia 31 and am in need of new(used hopefully) side mount controls.
Here is a link to what I believe I'm looking for:
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Forum: Fuel System 12-12-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,534
Posted By bcbristoll
Motor runs fine but stalls at high rpm

I'm having trouble witlh my idle speed. The engine starts easily and runs fine...that is until I Throttle down. When I do, the engine just stalls at pretty high rpm. there is no studder...no...
Forum: Electrical 07-16-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,820
Posted By bcbristoll
Thanks for the info. I won't worry about the...

Thanks for the info. I won't worry about the starter circuit and size the fuse based on the gauge of the wire.
Forum: Electrical 07-15-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,820
Posted By bcbristoll
fuses

Hey everyone,
I took out a friend yesterday and while looking over my boat he told me I needed to have fuses on the positive terminals of both batteries within 7" of the batteries. It's an atomic...
Forum: Cooling System 07-15-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,407
Posted By bcbristoll
Hi everyone and thanks for all the responses. I...

Hi everyone and thanks for all the responses.
I tried taking out the old impeller with a bent needle nose and gave up after 20 minutes or so. The water pump is at the back of the engine and in my...
Forum: Cooling System 07-14-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,407
Posted By bcbristoll
impeller removal tool

Can anyone recommend a impeller removal tool for an atomic4.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Fuel System 06-13-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,853
Posted By bcbristoll
Thanks for the info. Just trying to be sure.

Thanks for the info. Just trying to be sure.
Forum: Fuel System 06-12-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,853
Posted By bcbristoll
Type of fuel for atomic4

Hey everyone just wondering what type of fuel to use in my atomic4. The downloaded manual I have suggests 90 octane....In our area reg is 87 midrange 89 and premium ~92. I've know that you don't...
Forum: Introductions 06-03-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
The launch

just wanted to post a followup...
Launched the Columbia and took it out to its mooring last week, without incident. Motor runs like a charm. Did break the shift lever (which I had just had...
Forum: Introductions 05-12-2018, 06:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
Just a followup. Regarding the picture with the...

Just a followup. Regarding the picture with the two faucet handles . The one in the back IS actually a faucet, I'm guessing to drain or add water ??
Currently rebuilding the entryway hatch. Launch...
Forum: Introductions 05-04-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
Hi again, Oil change and plug replacement went...

Hi again,
Oil change and plug replacement went fine. Also connected the batteries.

Question 1 (photo 1) There are 2 additional wires connecting the pos and negs together (connected in parallel)....
Forum: Introductions 05-02-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
I have to say, the people I'm meeting here are...

I have to say, the people I'm meeting here are very much like the people I'm meeting at the boat storage yard. Good group of people. My reference to the tractor was just old memories I have of an...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
Hey Sam, On a tractor ?? I have an electric...

Hey Sam,
On a tractor ?? I have an electric pump I use on an old BMW to remove the oil (too hard to get underneath)....Will That be able to remove all 4 qts ?? Glad to see I'm not the only one...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
Hi guys, Yea, success !! I found both the...

Hi guys,

Yea, success !! I found both the oil filler and the dip stick .....geeez, good thing there is an entry panal on the side. Thanks so very much.

Next I guess check the plugs, points (...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2018, 03:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
Hey everyone, thanks for the quick responses. ...

Hey everyone,
thanks for the quick responses.
Ram, I wish my engine looked like that....that picture makes sense, but I don't have a breather cap there.
Marian the first time I looked at the...
Forum: Introductions 04-27-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,231
Posted By bcbristoll
New owner here...and some seemingly embarrassing questions

First, how neat to find a community dealing with the Atomic 4

I just purchased an old 1966 Columbia 31 with an Atomic 4

The old owner told me in the fall he drained the oil (Is this normal ?)
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