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  1. R

    Atomic4 transmission adjustment

    I would really appreciate it if someone could give me a rundown on the procedure for adjusting the A4 transmission. I think reverse may be interfering with the propeller shaft when I am in forward and that this can be adjusted out.
  2. J

    E29 Atomic-4 Engine mounts

    I am concerned that the Engine mounts in my E29 for the A4 do not hold the engine captive to the hull. The design of each mount is basically a shoe that is bolted to the engine compartment that receives a rubber foot which has the integral bolt used to secure the A4, and assumes gravity will...
  3. steven

    Atomic4 - water jacket side plate

    A4-aholics might be interested in this. no water out the exhaust + water intake thruhull is open + impeller is fine + thermostat seems ok + water in the bilge but I just pumped it dry and why is the alternator wet = corrosion hole in the water jacket side plate. replacable (by mechanic...
  4. S

    Atomic-4 Lubrication Questions...

    Now, realize, I have an A-4 which does not have an oil filter in the loop (not that the filter kits I've read of will filter 100% of the oil flow) and I'm wondering... Realize that I've done mechanical work on cars-- all right, so we're talking ancient air-cooled volkswagens-- and I've...
  5. H

    Diode for Atomic-4 engine run-on?

    I put a Delco alternator on my A4 due to issues with the original Motorola. Ax expected, it continues to run after I kill the ignition due to existing current. The solution, according to all of the hot rod and tractor conversion websites, is to put a diode on the line. It certainly beats...
  6. W

    E 32-2 motoring range w/ atomic4?

    OK, I just bought a 1973 32-2 with an Atomic 4 that was rebuilt in 2000. Also new sails then. I am new to Great Lakes sailing and have been spoiled by East Coast sailing with inlets every 15 to 20 miles. Not so on lake Superior. What kind of range can I expect to have with the Atomic 4...
  7. M

    Atomic4

    Does anyone know the approximate number of hours you can get on an Atomic4 before you have to have a rebuild?
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