Hi Gang,
I will share a fuel related A4 problem and the satisfactory resolution.
I had a condition where the A4 would quit, most often after slowing
down from a run of hours. Very annoying when it happens while
entering a marina or crowded harbour (i.e.: Prideaux Haven,
Desolation Sound). No
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To: Burt Stratton bstrat...@falconnect.com, cnc-list@cnc-list.com
cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 2:45 PM
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Paul,
My first boat had a Palmer P-60, a flat-head 4 cylinder derived from an
International Cub Cadet tractor engine, and similar to the Atomic 4. It was
raw-water cooled, and the boat was in salt water. I had endless running
problems with it over the years. The problems were both
If I can fix a fuel problem on an A4, anyone can! Totally agree with the
others to clean your fuel tank well (removing it is not as hard as it appears)
and go thru each line to make sure its clean and tight (no air leakage), change
filters, install polishing filter, electronic ignition, etc.
One more thing - early-mid 1970s CC fuel systems would not be even CLOSE to
being safe in 2014. I have not one scrap of the original fuel system left. The
tank was ternplate, which will send a ton of rust through the engine until it
rusts right through and the hoses were NOT compatible with
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Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 1:23 PM
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One more thing early-mid 1970s CC fuel systems would not be even CLOSE to
being safe
If the tank is metal and not bare aluminum, chances are high it is ternplate.
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
From: Burt Stratton [mailto:bstrat...@falconnect.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 1:48 PM
To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: RE: Stus-List A4 engine problems
Joe,
How can I
Monel is the best possible metal to make tanks from. Worth big - if you
have a monel tank that is great news!
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
From: Burt Stratton [mailto:bstrat...@falconnect.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 2:23 PM
To: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: RE: Stus-List A4 engine problems
cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
Monel is the best possible metal to make tanks from. Worth big - if you
have a monel tank that is great news!
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
From:Burt Stratton [mailto:bstrat
My 1975 model year CC 27 (built in late 74 based on the HIN of CCY274660974
has the original fuel tank... It is Monel which you probably can't afford
even if you could find it. Monel is a wonderful cupronickel alloy, no rust,
no fuss. My A4 runs like a champ, and is very stock (standard
I've replaced the entire fuel system except the tank. I think it's
aluminum. I did free it once to lift it up so I could see underneath. No
noticeable corrosion.
New fill hose, vent, lines, racor and polishing filter.
Last year the attendant at a marina I was at accidentally filled the tank
with
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
I've replaced the entire fuel system except the tank. I think it's aluminum. I
did free it once to lift it up so I could see underneath. No noticeable
corrosion.
New fill hose, vent, lines, racor and polishing filter.
Last year the attendant
Plavsa'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
Better diesel in your gas tank than the other way around!
Not sure my marina would go to those lengths to make good on that.
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Better diesel in your gas tank than the other way around!
I have been told that up to 10% gasoline in a large (25 gal) diesel tank would
still be OK to use. I picked this up when discussing diesel truck refueling
issues. I friend
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Better diesel in your gas tank than the other way around!
I have been told
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*Sent:* Tuesday, August 05, 2014 2:16 PM
*To:* 'Stevan Plavsa'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
Better diesel in your gas tank than the other way around!
Not sure my marina
Stratton via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 2:16 PM
To: 'Stevan Plavsa'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
Better diesel in your gas tank than the other way around!
Not sure my marina would go to those lengths to make good on that.
From:CnC-List [mailto:cnc
, August 05, 2014 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
In the old days before diesel was winterized it was SOP to add 10% gas to
your diesel tank, then fill with diesel (insures mixing). This was done to
prevent the diesel from jelling.
Michael Cotton
S/V M'aisling
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Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 8:14 PM
To: Josh Muckley; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 engine problems
In the old days before diesel was winterized it was SOP to add 10% gas to
your diesel tank, then fill with diesel (insures
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