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Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2015, 12:47 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Dave I am still confused about the discharge...

Dave I am still confused about the discharge tube. If you have a pic of the tube that would help. I took this carb apart a million times so I know the look of the parts even if I don't know their...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-28-2015, 11:12 AM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

No I don't, but I've been quite careful. All the...

No I don't, but I've been quite careful. All the parts go in and out smoothly, it doesn't feel like I damaged the thread.

If you are talking about the very small diameter flexible brass tube...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-27-2015, 08:55 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Looking at your engine where the hot section...

Looking at your engine where the hot section connects to the manifold I think I see something that looks like aluminum foil. Is that correct?

YES. It is correct. Actually the whole hot section...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-27-2015, 07:02 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

I have to say I am blown away by the amount of...

I have to say I am blown away by the amount of knowledge on this forum. Blown away. you all got it right, and you all have very pertinent remarks. And sorry for being quiet for a couple days I was...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-23-2015, 12:48 AM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Thanks! I will try that. It is tan indeed, I...

Thanks! I will try that. It is tan indeed, I remember. I thought it would be a lot more complicated than just one wire from A to B. I think I'd rather replace the whole wire unless that's a bad...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 11:54 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Everybody > here is a link to a short video, so...

Everybody > here is a link to a short video, so you can hear the engine running, and see the smoke by yourself. http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=1095987

Ndutton > Thanks for the info!...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 10:48 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

I have been asked to upload pics, here is one. ...

I have been asked to upload pics, here is one.
http://s14.postimg.org/umhebq11d/wp_20150722_15_49_56_pro.jpg
From left to right:
1st hose: going from manifold to my heat exchanger / water...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 04:56 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Ndutton>> the manifold outlet is connected...

Ndutton>> the manifold outlet is connected directly to the exhaust mixer. The water circulation goes as follows on my engine:
-raw water intake>water filter>water pump> T fitting (1 way inside...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 04:49 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

So far here is my reasoning: - apparently the...

So far here is my reasoning:
- apparently the head and manifold have a great flow of water. This seems quite sure as I have a great and clean outflow, not too hot (felt warm on my hand, not burning...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 04:33 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

I'm on the boat right now. Shot a few videos and...

I'm on the boat right now. Shot a few videos and pics, will upload tonight from my laptop. Here is some information and answers to your questions:
-my gauge is now definitely shot. It was at max...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 12:19 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Thanks MO. On my way to the boat now and will do...

Thanks MO. On my way to the boat now and will do all we talked about. Last time I forced water inside the cooling system it exited from the fitting you are talking about with a very good flow, but...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 11:36 AM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

MO>> it might be confusing because I initiated...

MO>> it might be confusing because I initiated this thread with a non-starting engine but it is now running (was a combination of bad carb and blown head gasket): the issue I have now is the engine...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 09:47 AM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Today I will take a gun and point it at the temp...

Today I will take a gun and point it at the temp sending unit to check the temperature. Thanks Dave for telling me where to check it, I had no idea where to use the gun ( on the block? on the...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-22-2015, 09:35 AM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Thank you John and Dave for your help! I still...

Thank you John and Dave for your help! I still have my issue and I think I tried it all or pretty much, so anybody kind enough to read all my troubleshooting experience (of the cooling system) below...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-20-2015, 11:01 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

Thanks guys for the ideas! The gas I would think...

Thanks guys for the ideas! The gas I would think is still good, it is fresh from 1 month ago and I added MMO and marine fuel stabil to it at that time. I actually kind of know it is good now, because...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-20-2015, 05:48 PM

Replies: 64

wit's end

Views: 15,874

Posted By damienk

wit's end

My Atomic 4 and I have been fighting for the past few months now. And I am about to shoot myself.

One day motoring out, I noticed that the temp gauge was all the way maxed out. I worried and...

Forum: Troubleshooting

07-02-2015, 12:39 PM

Replies: 4

cranks but doesn't start + water leaks

Views: 2,511

Posted By damienk

cranks but doesn't start + water leaks

Hello everyone! Hopefully your knowledge can help me figure this one out:

What I hear: engine cranks, but doesn't start. The cranking sounds healthy.

What I see that isn't normal: The engine...

Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts

05-07-2015, 11:43 AM

Replies: 4

Carb anyone?

Views: 2,485

Posted By damienk

Honestly I don't know what makes it beyond...

Honestly I don't know what makes it beyond repair. That's what the mechanics say. And what I know, is that I rebuilt it already twice, having to switch with parts from yet another carb to make it...

Forum: Wanted to Buy - Engines and Engine Parts

05-07-2015, 11:14 AM

Replies: 4

Carb anyone?

Views: 2,485

Posted By damienk

Carb anyone?

I need a working carb, mine is beyond repair. Anybody has a spare he is willing to sell? I am planning on selling (if I can find a buyer) my whole engine soon, but until then having it run (and not...

Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts

05-07-2015, 11:01 AM

Replies: 3

Complete engine + all systems.

Views: 2,909

Posted By damienk

Complete engine + all systems.

I have a working atomic 4 1983 30HP on a Catalina 30 Mark I (1983) I'm considering getting rid of. I am open to sell everything, from the engine to the fuel tank to the transmission to the engine...

Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts

05-07-2015, 10:44 AM

Replies: 7

Atomic 4 Parts for Sale (1 complete engine and partial 2nd engine)

Views: 7,164

Posted By damienk

Hi Bruce, I'm interested in a carb. what would...

Hi Bruce, I'm interested in a carb. what would your price be (shipping included to Florida)? Thanks

Forum: Fuel System

12-16-2014, 04:01 PM

Replies: 24

fuel starvation challenge

Views: 6,820

Posted By damienk

And also: this forum is awesome and people here...

And also: this forum is awesome and people here are great, and I don't even count the times I came here looking for answers in the past, although it is the first time I actually post about my own...

Forum: Fuel System

12-16-2014, 03:55 PM

Replies: 24

fuel starvation challenge

Views: 6,820

Posted By damienk

And 2 thumbs up for john Cookson who got it right...

And 2 thumbs up for john Cookson who got it right ;) thanks!

Forum: Fuel System

12-16-2014, 03:39 PM

Replies: 24

fuel starvation challenge

Views: 6,820

Posted By damienk

Alright! Thank you all for your good advices. I...

Alright! Thank you all for your good advices. I solved the problem today, but might have been creating a new one :D

So I was about to get a fuel pressure gauge, but reluctantly, as I did check...

Forum: Fuel System

12-15-2014, 08:22 AM

Replies: 24

fuel starvation challenge

Views: 6,820

Posted By damienk

Thanks for the suggestions. BunnyPlanet: the...

Thanks for the suggestions.

BunnyPlanet: the pump is rated 1.5 to 4 PSI. I don't own a fuel pressure gauge.
Therefore, I haven't done any pump test. With everything in normal position, the pump...

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