http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/ Atomic 4 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:30:51 GMT Mobyware http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2231 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2231 Anybody here try the Kiwi prop? Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:32:05 GMT josephinisrael http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2230 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2230 check my photos here....I used a regular engine stand, with long bolts and 1/2" drive sockets as spacers...also the 5/8" x 8" bolts (double nuts & washers) to Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:07:16 GMT av8rc23@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2229 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2229 This may be of interest to some.  check out my site  marineandrvpartssupply.com and see the Atomic 4 manuals available at a discounted price. As we know, Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:48:18 GMT Steve Botts http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2228 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2228 I have a crude but effective stand made from 2x4s and plywood. Build a framework the width of the pan. Cut out for the oil plug. put some legs on it to make Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:33:52 GMT richard usen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2227 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2227 I have a set of 5/8" threaded rod legs, but never used them. I work on the block on my workbench and carry it upstairs to bolt to the pan. Never needed a Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:10:11 GMT Mike Mayer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2226 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2226 I built one for my A4 this past winter - 1 8' 4x4 I cut in half and carved out spots for the side oil fill on one side and something else was in the way on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:42:58 GMT joseph castronova http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2225 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2225 Has anyone attached their A4 to an engine stand to work on it? Does anyone have any good suggestions for supporting to work on it if the stand is not possible? Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:08:16 GMT Timothy and Julie Thompson-Bombay http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2224 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2224 Nick I agree with Roger Karmes post, go with the new prop from Indigo, we did it and it works wonderful. Don't try to cut corners to save a buck in the long Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:17:12 GMT Roger A Karmes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2223 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2223 I don't see much chance that it will be what you want when you're done. When a prop shop cuts one down, they shape and balance it on a lathe - not easy to get Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:42:13 GMT Bill Gilbert http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2222 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2222 Hi Folks, I have a direct drive Atomic 4 and use a 12-inch, 3-bladed prop with a pitch of 6. With the prop clean, I can get 2500 RPM out of the engine. When I Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:32:45 GMT Steve Botts http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2221 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2221 You're prop is definitely too large if your A4 is a direct drive. A 3 blade should be 2-3 inches less diameter and have a pitch of about 6-7. Why don't you Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:26:26 GMT Nick http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2220 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2220 I have a 3 blade 13 inch prop (indeterminate pitch) and can only get about 1500 rpm at max rpm which is about 4.5 knots. I have had a hankering to go for one Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:35:43 GMT marv33t@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2219 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2219 The disributer and starter are different. As for the impeller housing, depends on how old the engine is and what water pump it had. When you say Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:33:55 GMT richard usen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2218 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2218 Depends on the year. The starter may not fit. The distributor should but the innards may not. The rest should. Dick Usen ... From: atomic4@yahoogroups.com Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:38:36 GMT joseph castronova http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2217 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atomic4/message/2217 I am looking at buying a reconditioned older style A4 to replace my newer style A4. I have lots of new parts on mine and wonder if they fit on the older model.