I have a 1979 Tartan 30 with an Atomic 4 in it.
A year ago The engine started stalling for no aparent reason. It had plenty of fuel. Good clean spark plugs (properly gapped). I would be running along and it would just stop running. Would then start right back up and appear to run fine.
I decided this needed to be fixed. After spending over $1,100 and replacing the fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel filter, Plugs wires disributor Cap, points, condensor and coil. The problem is still there. When it dies it sound like somebody turen off the key
The compression is 110 to 115 in all 4 cylindors. The engine temp runs between 130 and 160 depending on the temp of the raw water. When the engine runs it is smooth and quiet and starts easily.
Last year the boat yard mechanic said that the carburator looked worn (whatever that means) and that that might be causing the issue.
Yesterday I was sailing out to Block Island with the engine running in neutral. It died. It gave me a problem resarting it but finally it started. After about 45 minutes of more run time it died again. I haven't be able to start it since. I ended up getting towed in because the wind died and I was caught in the rip at Watch Hill Rhode Island.
So here I am today on one of the best days of the sailing year sitting at my computer typing this. I need to get this issue resolved but don't have much confidence in my boat yard.
What might be the probem or better yet is there a place in the Eastern Connecticut area that is good at servicing Atomic 4's? I am considering repowering the boat if this can't be fixed but don't want to do it if this is something that can be fixed.
Thanks
Mal Leichter
A year ago The engine started stalling for no aparent reason. It had plenty of fuel. Good clean spark plugs (properly gapped). I would be running along and it would just stop running. Would then start right back up and appear to run fine.
I decided this needed to be fixed. After spending over $1,100 and replacing the fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel filter, Plugs wires disributor Cap, points, condensor and coil. The problem is still there. When it dies it sound like somebody turen off the key
The compression is 110 to 115 in all 4 cylindors. The engine temp runs between 130 and 160 depending on the temp of the raw water. When the engine runs it is smooth and quiet and starts easily.
Last year the boat yard mechanic said that the carburator looked worn (whatever that means) and that that might be causing the issue.
Yesterday I was sailing out to Block Island with the engine running in neutral. It died. It gave me a problem resarting it but finally it started. After about 45 minutes of more run time it died again. I haven't be able to start it since. I ended up getting towed in because the wind died and I was caught in the rip at Watch Hill Rhode Island.
So here I am today on one of the best days of the sailing year sitting at my computer typing this. I need to get this issue resolved but don't have much confidence in my boat yard.
What might be the probem or better yet is there a place in the Eastern Connecticut area that is good at servicing Atomic 4's? I am considering repowering the boat if this can't be fixed but don't want to do it if this is something that can be fixed.
Thanks
Mal Leichter
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