[Augustman]

I have been trying to close a deal on an Alberg 30 with a 1972 Atomic 4. The owner agreed to get the engine running before I paid for a survey. He ended up having to take the engine out of the boat (I actually helped him do this) in order to address stuck valves and a stuck piston.

Some new valves and rings have been installed and I am supposed to go over and see the engine run this Saturday. It is still out of the boat (the boat is in his front yard) and he says it ran for a while and very well last weekend. He did an acid flush and then ran lye through it.

I have been reading all I can find on these engines and it all seems a bit daunting, with all the troubleshooting, maintenance, etc. I still haven't made my mind up.

I have printed the list posted above and will take that with me when I go to see the engine run. If there is anything else I should do or look for? Again, this engine is out of the boat and so, I won't be able to put a load on it.

Thanks for any advice or guidance.