This page contains newer information that I haven't merged
into the Alberg 30 Atomic 4 maintenance page
Links
- Captain Ron's
Atomic
4 page has moved and gotten better.
- Atomic 4 discussions are carried out on Usenet and SailNet. I highly recommend joining
the Atomic 4 mailing list.
- The Atomic 4 is apparently not based on the Jeep or Farmall or Cub
Cadet, according to this account of the history by Robert Hess.
Also available here.
- Chris Wilson's photos of the Atomic 4
- Don Moyer finally has a
web site
- Joe Palmer's Classic Sailboat site has
an Atomic 4 comments and tips page.
- Another place to check
for Atomic 4 parts online, is here. (Caveat emptor; I don't know these people.)
- Indigo Electronics is still a good
source for certain Atomic 4 upgrades, including electronic ignition, oil
filter, crankcase ventilation, fresh-water cooling and electric fuel pump.
- In Annapolis, MD try:
- Annapolis Napa, 1750 McGuckian Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-2695
- Vosbury Marine & Recreation, 1656 Homewood Landing Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-757-3844
There may be others.
Info
Much of this has been gleaned by listening to others. I'm also
collecting rebuilding tips.
- NAPA 1970 Volvo 4 cylinder wire set
- Pep Boys wire set #1924 (1974 Volvo)
- Volvo #875781-7 thermostat replaces Holley thermostat on
newer engines if you put it on top of a 1/8" thick spacer (in
the shape of the gasket).
- Starter: (ref Kerry Edwards & Advance Auto Parts)
- AC Delco (GM) 1107679
- AC Delco remanufactured 323779
- AGA 4149
- Rings: (ref Thoma Kresge)
Hastings Rings part #6520 (available +10, +20 or +30 oversize)
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
325 North Hanover, Hastings, Michigan 49058-1598 USA
Phone: 616-945-2491 * Toll-Free Orders: 800-776-1088 * Fax : 800-837-2495
- Coil (ref Captain Ron)
- Standard Motor Products Incorporated, Blue Streak
UC-15 with internal resistance (FOR MOST A-4 ENGINES).
$32.78 at Discount Auto Parts.
- Standard Motor Products Incorporated, Blue Streak
UC-12 for use with with external resistor (not usually for A-4's*).
They also make a UC-12T and a UC-15T which are less expensive but quality
control is probably less. I have been told that the SMP UC-15 is comparable
to a BorgWarner: E40BAP or a NAPA: IC64SB
*I understand that the reason there is a is a coil made for use with an
external resistor is so it can be wired into an starting/ignition system that
by-passes the resistor only during starting, thus producing a hotter spark
for easier starting.
Since the Atomic Four engine was installed in about 40,000 boats, there may
be a few around that are wired up this way, and they may still need the
external resistance coil. The external resistor that I saw was a white
ceramic block about 3/4" x 4" that is mounted on the engine room bulkhead.
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