Hi, I have a Viking 33 with an Atomic 4. I can only comment from my experience with this one boat and Atomic 4 (well 2 as I replaced the original) Comments below in bold type <![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>Is there generally an “off” or kill switch other than the ignition key? I have read in other posts about an off switch that is used before turning off the ignition key Mine just uses the keyed ignition as a kill switch. <![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>This motor has an electric fuel pump upgrade and there is no documentation on it. Should I assume it will turn on with the ignition circuit or is there another switch I can’t seem to find? Mine is powered by the ignition and is wired to the coil. <![if !supportLists]>3. <![endif]> My previous experience with inboard boat transmissions (older power boats) is that they are easy to operate when the motor is not running. Mine is VERY difficult to move. The cable looks like it is not damaged. I will probably end up disconnecting it from the transmission to verify free operation but just curious about these reduction gearing systems. Mine is the same whether the engine is running or not. It kind of slips into reverse with no clunking into gear. Forward is far more noticeable. Reverse has a 2:1 ratio I believe and the forward it 1:1 direct drive New oil in both engine and reduction gearcase. New fuel. New fuel filters. New spark plugs. Compression check very good (~85lbs with very little variance). I have not started it yet but that is my next step. 85lbs is not bad. A perfect or freshly rebuilt typically runs over 100lbs I believe. Now before someone asks why these items were not dealt with during the survey or sea trial…. Those services would have cost almost as much as the boat. I paid very little for the boat and was willing to take the risk. I know the previous owner. He has been and still is at my marina. I have seen the boat in the water and underway. I am an optimist at heart. Head over to the moyer marine forums. You get loads of great info over there! I got the Moyer exchange engine for my boat a couple of years ago. Most people advised a diesel conversion but, I could not justify the cost and time consideration when the A4 pushes my boat along just fine and it wasd drop in replacement. There are still 20,000 of them out there running nicely and moyer makes it a far more viable engine and perfectly serviceable. DannyLolita1973 Viking 33Westport Point, MA
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