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IP: 72.143.208.73
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New here, just got an a4
Hello everyone, I’m Fred and I just acquired a 1972 Pearson 30 with the original atomic 4, it’s my first boat with an inboard, so that leaves me with a lot of questions, I need to do some work before the insurance company will accept me.
If anyone else has a P30 let me know, as I need some info for the gas tank, I need to add a ground wire and an anti-siphon valve, I’m not sure where the outlet hose connects to the tank, is it on top or bottom of the tank??? Not a lot of room to work there lol |
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IP: 162.245.50.230
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Welcome. The tank would be no different for a Palmer or an A-4. Most all tank connections are from the top only fastening flanges any where else. The Palmer is an excellent engine as is the A-4, both are simple and function basically the same.
Dave Neptune |
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IP: 24.114.110.200
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Hey Dave, I’m not sure if I follow, what is this about a palmer?
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IP: 104.174.83.118
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Referring to your boat as a P30 invites confusion with the small Palmer sailboat engine, also a P30 which is coincidentally very similar to the Atomic 4. Thank goodness your Pearson doesn't have a Palmer engine, a P30 in your P30.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
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IP: 162.245.50.230
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Fred, sorry for the confusion. I thought you were stating you bought a person with an A-4 and were asking about a Palmer in another boat with a tank issue.
The Palmer is a similar 4 cylinder flathead that was also popular. They stopped production just as Universal did however the Palmer does not have a "MMI" to support cast parts. Many are still running as they had good care. The Palmer is just hard to find parts for now! Dave Neptune |
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IP: 32.211.38.220
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Welcome to the group! We're here to help.
USCG requires that the outlet of the gas tank be on the top. Inside the tank, there's a pickup tube that goes within an inch or so of the bottom. A bottom connection could leak gas, while a top connection will just leak air. USCG is big on safety so follow their guidance. Boats of that vintage may have had a copper tube for the fuel line. Most of them have been changed over to rubber hose, fuel rated of course. Did a licensed surveyor do your punch list? If so, I recommend that you follow it. |
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