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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 02-14-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By System_Error_117
Atomic 4 for sale Whitby Ontario Canada

$900 CAD. V Drive Version. Ran great when winterized in the fall. Zero issues. Boat was scrapped.

Located at The Whitby Yacht Club in Ontario Canada. Can deliver within reason.
Forum: Fuel System 07-05-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By System_Error_117
Its finally here..... Fuel Injection!

Hey gang,

I know its been discussed in the past to no avail, but it seems like Holley's new line of Sniper EFI kits might finally have something that will work with our A4s.

Recently here in...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-09-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By System_Error_117
Interesting! It seems its more of an automotive...

Interesting! It seems its more of an automotive fad perhaps using water vapor to clear deposits off of the combustion chamber.

I know a key for it to work properly is proper atomization of the...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-07-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By System_Error_117
Sticky Valves

I haven't had any issues on my engine. But it seems a lot of boats in our club are having issues with sticking valves recently. Just don't want to become another statistic.

I'm pretty good with...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-06-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By System_Error_117
Should I pour water in the intake to clean carbon deposits?

Hey Gang,

Has anyone had much luck with some of the old carbon cleaning tricks on our engines? I ran some seafoam spray through mine one time that seemed to smoke up the entire lake, lol. So I can...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-06-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By System_Error_117
Thrust Bearing Pulled Out

Well after taking it all apart once again I discovered that the thrust bearing had been pulled half way out of the plate its pressed into when I pulled off the output coupling!

I wasn't aware it...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By System_Error_117
I was chatting with a marine mechanic friend and...

I was chatting with a marine mechanic friend and he was concerned about the amount of force I was applying to the thrust bearing trying to seat the coupling. I needed to order new gaskets as I had...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-24-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By System_Error_117
Update

After staring at the coupling feeling sorry for myself for a few minutes after posting, I decided to just take it all apart again and see what was going on. I took the thrust bearing plate and output...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-23-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By System_Error_117
Output Shaft Coupling Problem

Hey gang!

Just finished changing the output shaft seal on my A4. Now I'm trying to fit the output coupler back in place. Following Mr Moyer's video to the letter I first tried tapping it in, but...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-16-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By System_Error_117
Hey guys, lots of good information here! I know...

Hey guys, lots of good information here! I know what you mean about it not being an instant start, never was like that 5 years ago when I got the boat. But this increased cranking time only showed up...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-15-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By System_Error_117
Ah ok, I think I am confusing "open" and...

Ah ok, I think I am confusing "open" and "closed". The choke seems to close completely when starting, but doesn't fully open when I push the choke knob back in.... Then again I'll need to look at the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-15-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By System_Error_117
Hey True Grit, Thanks for the quick reply! I...

Hey True Grit,

Thanks for the quick reply! I do always have the choke out when cold starting, but it is quite stiff from age and the elements getting at it in the cockpit. Looking closer I can see...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-15-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By System_Error_117
Hard Start / Excessive Cranking

Hey gang,

It seems my A4 has become a little lazy and takes a good 15 or 20 seconds of cranking to finally come to life. I stop after 5 seconds for a period just to help save the starter, but...
Forum: Pearson 08-17-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,238
Posted By System_Error_117
Talking Ignition Problems, with EVERYTHING replaced!

Hello everyone,

This problem has stumped me for a few weeks now. I am usually pretty good at doing maintenance work myself and even moderate repair work, but this problem with my Atomic 4 on my...
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