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1. a i DOS r A as B Exheus N _ Waterline SHUT OFF SPECIAL n ELBOW WATER LIFT MUFFLER FIGURE 35 TYPICAL EXHAUST SYSTEM In the first case the misalignment can be corrected by shifting the engine to bring the differences measured across the flange faces to as near zero as possible In the second case lining up the engine with an out of true shaft will result in some remaining vibration or shaft whip which can only be removed by correcting the bent shaft An out of true coupling must be corrected to reduce the problem The objective should be to achieve a measured misalignment of no more than 0005 per inch of coupling diameter including out of trueness of shafts or couplings i e 002 for a four inch diameter coupling To determine the degree of engine misalignment and out of trueness of shafts and couplings it is necessary to mark the couplings measure and record coupling clearances calculate the vertical and horizontal misalignment and out of trueness determine the trueness of the flange faces and realign the engine and shaft to within acceptable limits The first step is to reduce the misalignment as much as possible Mark the two flanges on the outer edges to provide reference points Using a feeler gauge measure the clearance between the flanges at top bottom and each si
2. OWNERS amp SERVICE MANUAL FOR THE UNIVERSAL ATOMIC 4 GAS ENGINE www atomicdparts org UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ENGINE OPERATION TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION OF YOU ENGINE AT ALL TIMES IT IS WELL TO OBSERVE BASIC RULES THISIS ESPECIALLY TRUEDURING WINTER MONTHS WHEN THE BOAT IS EITHER IN STORAGE OR USED INFREQUENTLY SEE THE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR WINTER STORAGE IN ADDITION TO FOGGING THE ENGINE WE ALSO SUGGEST THAT OIL BE PLACED IN EACH CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE TURNED OVER THREE 3 OR FOUR 4 TIMES TO INSURE ADDED PROTECTION FOR THE VALVES DURING STORAGE DURING COLDER WEATHER WHEN BOATS ARE NOT USED REGULARLY THE ENGINES REQUIRE EXTRA CARE AND ATTENTION WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS PLACED IN OPERATION IT SHOULD BE RUN UNTIL THE ENGINE IS THOROUGHLY WARMED UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THEN IT SHOULD BE OPERATED AT THIS TEMPERATURE FOR 15 TO 30 MINUTES JUST STARTING AN ENGINE BRIEFLY CHANGES THE TEMPERATURE SLIGHTLY AND INDUCES CONDENSATION TO FORM THIS CONDITION IS ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES FOR STICKY VALVES IF THE BOAT WILL NOT BE USED FOR A MONTH SO IT IS WELL TO FOG THE ENGINE AND PLACE OIL IN THE CYLINDERS IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE EXHAUST AND THE VALVE MECHANISM IS EXPOSED TO SALT AIR BACKING UP THE EXHAUST PIPE ALSO CONDENSATION FORMS INTERNALLY DURING STORAGE DO NOT JUST START THE ENGINE EACH WEEK OR SO AND RUN IT
3. fence 18 1 4 Offset Crank to Propshaft ose eue as esu ue 1 042 Base Depth Below Center line Ininches RE EHI VR ea ee 6 Exhaust Flange National Pipe Thread Size debeo das 1 1 4 Water Inlet National Pipe Thread Sos ae eden 3 8 Water Outlet National Pipe Thread eie d ae de eU ATE ved ee s ra aa 3 8 bugl P mpC Onneello oo oet hoses tt ASSIS E M 1 8 N P T Fuel Eine Copper Tubing d ede tn ene ena RU 5 16 O D Weight of engine net pounds eee ries UJ 310 UJR 330 UJVD 335 Firing Order No T on Flywheel End lime iie eque ques 1 2 4 3 Inlet Valve Oel e Loi iier x do ctus Sisi Cusi 5 degrees before TDC Inlet Valve 1 50 degrees after LDC Exhaust Valve OPES opea iem Edu ed 45 degrees before LDC Exhaust Valve eti pe 10 degrees after TDC DOS ASG a 31 to 34 degrees Brake Horsepower RPM 600 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 UJS UJSR 4 7 1 11 15 18 UJ UJR UJVD 5 7 3 11 9 162 20 25 30 Page 6 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Carb r etor Zenmtdh68 8S6Tes a i aaa E 7 8
4. 3 Pull impeller and shaft out of water pump body NOTE Impellers are secured to the shaft with a removable pin or circlip gt Remove pin or circlip securing impeller to its shaft see Figure 23 Installation is the reverse of removal 79 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 24 WATER PUMP REMOVAL If any impeller blades are missing remove the pump discharge hoses and thermostat housing and inspect for broken blades that may have lodged in the lines and which could cause restrictions and engine overheating Removing Water Pump and Replacing Seals See Figures 24 and 25 1 2 3 4 Shut off water supply to pump Remove the water pump from engine by disconnecting the suction and discharge hoses and removing two pump mounting bolts Remove cover plate and withdraw impeller shaft assembly Remove grease cup and place pump body in vice with shaft opening upward Remove seals with expanding type seal removal tool If this tool is not available the seals may be removed with an offset tool through the shaft opening Care must be taken not to damage the shaft bore surface Replace the inner seal first with the lip toward the impeller side then the outer seal with the lip toward the drive end and flush with the mounting surface Inspect grease cup for free movement of ball and spring and fill with a good grade of water pump grease before replacing To lubricate and seal shaf
5. Oed M MU RI e 1 3745 4 0005 0000 Page 7 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR TORQUE WRENCH TENSION Flywheel Stud Nuts Cylinder Head Stud Nuts Connecting Rod Bolt Nuts Main Bearing Front Main Bearing rear Ibs Manifold Studs Spark Plugs Ibs OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL q EM 35 ft Ibs nea ena 35 ft Ibs hisa 33 ft lbs shasqa 60 ft Ibs Note to Atomic Stevedore Owners All instructions in this book apply equally to Atomic Four and Atomic Stevedore models Where there is a difference in specifications or adjustments it 1s so indicated Page 8 OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR FIGURE 1 340 3 v1 BELIWOHIVL WS 3sv3uo 1738 202 9nd dW d 831 9nd 110 ovs WANSLHDIL 1138 u31V gt 1 5 2 3NIDN3 1 35 110 ISMYHL Page 9 3WYN 3215 34 4 5 6 137NI U3iVM HOLIMS GIONFIOS ualuvis 5314195 MSN WSENSONOD 3ATVA TOBLNOD 38n1vi3dW3L 90178131510 OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR FIGURE 2 Lnawisnray 9 yawidd QNYH LNIWASNIGY sunssaud 710 FATWA Tans NISAW pee NO1123NNO2 39 9 391155339 WO 3N 1 10 u38WVH
6. 5 Remove pump sediment bowl screen and gasket Drain pump and bowl and dispose of fuel FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL Electrical fuel pumps are not repairable in the field A faulty pump must be replaced Note that a low oil pressure switch is installed in the fuel pump electric circuit Failure of this switch or wiring will prevent operation of the fuel pump Servicing of the electrical fuel pump is limited to replacement of the disposable filter which is accessible after removing the lower cap from the pump The filter should be replaced annually Removal and Installation l Make certain ignition is off Shut off gas supply 3 Disconnect the inlet and outlet fuel lines at the pump and dispose of fuel from lines 4 Disconnect the pump electrical wire at the low oil pressure switch 5 Remove two pump mounting bolts 6 Installation is the reverse of removal Page 74 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL CARBURETOR The carburetor atomizes and delivers fuel to the engine in the amount and mixture required for all operating conditions The fuel is vaporized and preheated in the intake manifold before entering the cylinders through the intake valves A flame arrester fitted at the carburetor throat prevents fire from occurring from engine backfiring by dissipating heat through a series of curved plates Carburetors are of the updraft single venturi design and allow operation to extreme angles Later engines after
7. Reversing Gear Paragon s Erbe EUREN vUa Nego an a e pa Eos aet uus OXKB Red ctioli Gear dones Eat cat Electrical Equipment UJ UJR Standard 12 volt 35 amp alternator Piston Skirt techo GRAUE MESS UE 0015 feeler to 5 Ibs Pull Piston Ring Cap Clearance SIE c Qusa 007 to 015 Connecting Rod End sc t tibt so yeu ban roa peo oup ode 004 to 008 Crankshaft End Play Maintained at front bearing 002 to 003 Valve Seat angle ce 45 degrees Cho pump urrye end play uu uuu mun bond etd uha edo deseruit buds aes 001 to 003 Distributor point Sap clearance 018 to 020 Magueto Breaker POLL s n er M UD C sa 014 to 018 Spark Plug idisse rs nte an e IR dU EIU RE eco AS a Ee da ved eM dad 0 035 Ignition Timing breaker points just starting to Open TDC Main Bearing Clearance on Crankshaft 2 001 to 0025 Piston Ring Side Clearance Compression Ring inesset eret 0 0015 0 003 Compression Ring ose eae 0 001 0 0025 OIRNE
8. compression stroke see Chapter 3 3 Hold the tappet locknut with an open end wrench insert a feeler gauge between the tappet and valve stem and adjust to proper clearance by turning the adjusting nut Clockwise increases clearance and counter clockwise reduces clearance 4 Remove wrenches and check that clearance is correct 3 Rotate engine counter clockwise by hand until piston No 2 is at on its compression stroke and adjust valves Repeat for pistons No 4 and 3 6 Re instal valve inspection cover carburetor and fuel pump Page 83 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL VALVE STEM i CLEARANCE Imma see page 75 ADJUSTING FIGURE 27 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE REMOVING AND INSTALLING MANIFOLD see Figure 28 Shut off cooling water supply and drain engine Disconnect and support exhaust at rear of manifold Disconnect water outlet hose at rear of manifold and thermostat housing outlet hose Remove carburetor refer to Chapter 4 Disconnect wire at water temperature sending unit Remove three nuts securing manifold to engine and remove manifold ona m NOTE When reinstalling manifold thoroughly clean mating surfaces and use a new manifold gasket 7 Installation 1s the reverse of removal 8 Torque manifold nuts to 35 ft Ibs Page 84 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Manifold Mounting Nuts FIGURE 28 REMO
9. gears are lubricated by the engine oiling system Fuel like must be connected to fuel pump located just forward of reversing gear on carburetor side of the engine A hand primer is provided to fill the fuel bowl for initial start Use 5 16 copper tubing for fuel line An unrestricted water supply must be provided Use 2 through hull fitting with scoop forward Locate scoop where it will have a supply of water at all times regardless of running position or rough seas Water pump has 3 8 suction and manifold has 3 8 water outlet Use non collapsable hose for suction side Exhaust pipe is 1 1 4 iron pipe size It should be installed without sharp bends and slop downward to its outlet to discharge water The connection for discharge water should be at least 4 below the bottom of the manifold exhaust flange opening See Figure 1 Figure 1 Page 11 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Suggestions before starting your new engine CAUTION ENGINE IS SHIPPED LESS OIL FILL WITH SAE 30 CLASS A DETERGENT OIL BEFORE STARTING Ventilate engine compartment by opening hatches and starting blower fans if you have them Check fuel supply and make sure fuel lines are tight Any fuel seepage or leaks should be corrected before you attempt to start engine Check all electrical connections A wiring diagram for your particular model is included in this book Ground is negative Ground terminal should be attached to engine
10. make sure that there are no open flames such as stoves or cigarettes If possible attempt to position the boat so that the fill point is leeward of the companionway so that fumes will be blown away from the boat Keep the nozzle of the Gasoline hose in contact with the fill pipe to prevent a possible static electric spark Clean up any fuel spills immediately After fueling is completed run the engine room blower for at least five minutes When the ambient humidity is high and there are light breezes the danger of fumes accumulating in or around the boat is greater Open the engine compartment and smell for fumes in the bilge before starting the engine Page 103 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS The extent of spare parts that should be carried on board will depend on the type of sailing done and the degree of self sufficiency that the owner wishes to have Vessels used primarily in protected or coastal waters near urban centres will carry fewer spare parts than those on long trips for instance on the Intra coastal Waterway or away from areas where parts distributors are numerous e g the Carribean Islands Mexico etc A spare parts kits is available from dealers containing the minimum spares that should be carried aboard This kit contains the following breaker points 1 distributor 1 spark plugs 4 condenser 1 alternator drive belt 1 thermostat housing gasket 1 water pump impe
11. regular maintenance of your engine is necessary This chapter outlines routine checks and periodic maintenance required under normal service Engines operating for extended periods or in severe service may require more frequent inspections and maintenance Regular attention to maintenance requirements will help avoid unnecessary repairs A systematic engine tune up procedure is provided at the end of this chapter ROUTINE CHECKS The following checks should be performed at least every two weeks 1 Engine oil Oil level should be checked with the engine warm and should he between the two marks on the dipstick never below or above Add oil if necessary Oil level will vary from engine to engine based on the angle of installation Water in the crankcase will cause the oil to turn a gray or milky colour If your engine is equipped with V drive also check oil level Alternator drive belt see Figure 5 Examine for fraying and proper tension A spare belt should be carried aboard Water pump see Figure 6 Check grease cup for adequate amount of grease If the grease cup is turned in as Off as it will go it should be refilled Use a good grade of water pump grease Fuel oil or water leaks daily check the engine and oil and water lines for leaks Fuel leaks must be corrected before attempting to start the engine High tension wires and electrical connections Check for cracked insulation loose or corroded connections or wires which may ha
12. 0 001 0 0025 Piston Pin Clearance Tn PISIOH eate aq a RERO dd 0 001 0 0002 Connecting Rod Clearance dia eine ep rei aane 0 001 0 0025 on Rod toward camshaft Valve Tappet Clearance Intake Bot od e fet abo UN eau Ode e Deeds 0 008 Valve Tappet Clearance Intake cold SERRA NT e Ua Een aie 0 01 Valve Tappet Clearance Ex Nase oL o eau dee S cones RN GU RR NOE Rs QU Rasa 0 01 Valve Tappet Clearance exhaust cold ise inda er rate o a e xo I AE OS e 0 012 Valve Seat Wadthi take uo Na dictse aku ON conte 1 32 Valve Seat eroe own Deep e in teet ot 1 32 WAIVE CAL Ans Tg bares e em E 45 degrees Valve Stem Clearance Intake 0 0025 0 0035 Valve Stem Clearance Exhaust 0 0025 0 0035 Camshaft Gear Back Ioni et ab 0 002 0 004 idler Gear Back 0 002 0 004 Accessory Gear Back Lash ec 0 002 0 004 Oil Pump Gear Back E38l DERI OPERE i tee p UR sau EUR 0 003 0 005 Camshaft Bearing Clearance 0 0015 0 0025 Camshaft Bearing Journal uos oso Lodo cot te
13. 71 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FUEL SYSTEM The fuel system consists of the fuel tank and lines fuel pump carburetor flame arrester and intake manifold Gasoline enters the fuel pump from the tank and is pumped into the carburetor float bowl The fuel is vaporized in the carburetor and drawn into the engine through the manifold and intake valves TYPICAL FUEL SYSTEM The main components of a typical marine engine fuel system are shown in Figure 19 and discussed below OPENING Conming ELECTRICAL CONNECTION rexime LINE FIGURE 19 TYPICAL FUEL SYSTEM The fuel tank should be designed for marine use with internal baffle plates and a filler pipe extending to within a few inches of the bottom The outlet should also be on the top of the tank so that if the fuel line fails only a small amount of gasoline will enter the hull A vent connection must be provided to allow fumes to escape from the tank Other features of the installation include a replaceable fuel filter and static ground connection between the fuel tank and the fill fitting on deck Page 72 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FUEL PUMPS FIGURE 20 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP The function of the fuel pump is to supply an adequate amount of gasoline to the carburetor for all engine speeds The mechanical fuel pump is of the diaphragm type operated by a push rod acting off an eccentric
14. FOR A FEW MINUTES SEE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH REMEMBER YOUR BOAT IS IN THE WATER AND SUBJECT TO THE CORROSIVE ACTION OF SALT AIR AND WATER PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT DEVELOP DUE TO IMPROPER CARE OR OPERATION IN THE FIELD CANNOT BE CONSIDERED AN ENGINE DEFECT AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NORMAL ENGINE WARRANTY ITISIMPORTANT TO CHANGE OIL FREQUENTLY AS RECOMMENDED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL CONTAMINATED OIL DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE AT ALL TIMES REGARDLESS OF FREQUENCY OF OPERATION IT IS NOT GOOD PRACTICE TO RUN THE ENGINE FOR ONLY A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME IT SHOULD BE OPERATED 30 MINUTES AT A VERY MINIMUM TO REACH NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE Page 2 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL IT IS ALSO GOOD PRACTICE TO OCCASIONALLY RUN THE ENGINE AT FULL LOAD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES TO KEEP THE ENGINE CLEAN OFMOISTURE AND CARBON ACCUMULATIONS FROM SHORT RUN PERIODS ORLONG IDLE PERIODS NEVER START THE MOTOR UNTIL THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT HAS BEEN VENTILATED BY EITHER OPENING THE HATCH OR OPERATING THE BLOWER TO REMOVE ANY POSSIBLE FUEL FUMES MARINE ENGINE WARRANTY PRODUCT WARRANTY SELLER WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF ITS OWN MANUFACTURE AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OFONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT WHEN GIVEN NORMAL AND PROPER USAGE AS DETERMINED BY SELLER UPON EXAMINATION AND WHEN OWNED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER COMPONENTS PURCHASED BY SELL
15. FOR STARTING ENGINE See Fig 1 and 2 engines are factory tested for at least three hours prior to delivery After testing engines are drained of water and oil and fogged with a rust inhibiting oil Before starting new engines the following should be done Lubricating Oil Add 3 to 5 quarts of SAE3O or 10W30 detergent oil depending on the engine model arid angle of installation of the boat Reduction gear units and transmissions are supplied with oil from the engine supply For engines equipped with V drive units special oil must be added separately Page 47 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 1 DISTRIBUTOR ALTERNATOR TRANSISTORIZED REGULATOR SOLENOID OIL LEVEL OP STICK Ne WATER INLET Ar oF PIPE SIZE fT j A oe Sea Uf a Za THRUST BEARING OIL SEAL STARTING MOTOR po DRAIN PLUG WATER PUMP ENGINE HALF COUPLING GREASE CUP OIL DRAIN ETT PLUG TACHOMETER CYLINDER gLock PRIVE BELT BELT TIGHTENER ARM DRAIN COCK TAKE OFF Page 48 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 2 LIFTING EYE TEMFERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT WATER DUTLET 3 FIFE SIZE NAME PLATE ag SHIFTER LEVER BREATHER PIPE OIL FILLER EXHAUST FLANGE SEAL FUEL INLET FUEL PUMP BOWL OIL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT FUEL PUMP CHOKE
16. HAND PRIMER QIL DRAIN HOLE MAIN FUEL VALVE ADJUSTMENT IBLE NEEDLE VALVE VE ol PRESSURE FLAME ARRESTOR GAGE CONNECTION Page 49 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Engine Drain Plugs Check that all drain plugs are installed two on the engine block and one each on the manifold and water pump Cooling Water Supply A continuous water supply s required for engine and exhaust system cooling A sea cock should be installed at the through hull water fitting The water pump suction and discharge connections are 3 8 inch diameter as is the water discharge connection at the rear of the manifold Water pump suction hose should be suitable for full vacuum service 1 non collapsible CAUTION Do not run the engine without a water supply or the water pump impeller will be permanently damaged Make sure that the sea cock is open and the water pump shaft is lubricated see Figure 3 Figure 3 Choke and Throttle Linkage Remove the flame arrester and check that the choke butterfly valve in the carburetor throat fully opens and closes when the choke control is operated see Figure 4 Replace the flame arrester before attempting to start the engine Operate the throttle control to make sure that there is free movement from idle to full throttle positions Page 50 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 4 ADJUSTING CHOKE BUTTERFLY VALVE STARTING ENGINE Before a
17. HAS BEEN VENTILATED BY EITHER OPENING THE HATCH OR OPERATING THE BLOWER TO REMOVE FUEL FUMES Have all wiring properly insulated to prevent short circuiting and CHECK ALL WIRE TERMINALS PERIODICALLY TO BE SURE THERE ARE NO LOOSE CONNECTIONS TO CAUSE ELECTRIC SPARKS RACING THE MOTOR Do not race the motor when not under load This practice is harmful to the motor and unnecessary Driving the boat at high speed before the motor is warmed up may result in scored pistons and cylinder walls Page 30 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Transmission Adjustment LUBRICATION The reverse gear on the ATOMIC FOUR is lubricated by pressure lubrication through a drilled hole in the crankshaft and it also runs in a bath of oil OPERATION When the reverse gear lever is pushed forward into the Go Ahead position it pushes the friction cone backward thereby spreading the fingers and causing the back of the fingers to engage the friction plungers which in turn press the discs together This in turn acts as a solid connection between the motor and the propeller shaft To reverse the boat pull the reverse gear lever backward When the lever is pulled backward the action clamps the broke bond to the reverse gear drum and power is then transmitted through the internal gears in the reverse direction thus reversing the propeller rotation ADJUSTMENT FOR THE FORWARD DRIVE If the gear slips in the forward drive back out t
18. MARINE ENGINE Page 42 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This manual provides service information and repair procedures for your Atomic 4 marine engine How well your engine will continue to deliver the performance originally built into it depends on the service and care it receives The information provided is adequate for performing all maintenance required and carrying out repairs to the level of a minor overhaul Detailed disassembly repair and assembly procedures are provided in step by step format Where repair is impractical for the amateur mechanic this is indicated A dealer or other repair shop should carry out complex repairs For boat owners who are installing an Atomic 4 engine to replace an existing engine of another make this manual provides information on major installation considerations such as engine dimensions exhaust systems and alignment MANUAL ORGANIZATION manual is divided into nine sections GENERAL INFORMATION provides general specifications a description of the engine and components safety considerations preparation of new engines engine break in and operation significant engine changes engine serial number locations and spare repair parts sources MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION details the procedures to keep your engine at peak operating efficiency and procedures for spring commissioning and winter lay up ELECTRICAL SYSTEM gives information
19. SIMILAR CHANGES OR ADD SIMILAR IMPROVEMENTS ON ANY ENGINES DELIVERED PRIOR TO THOSE CHANGES WARRANTY REGISTRATION ENCLOSED WITH EACH ENGINE IS A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD THIS CARD MUST CONTAIN THE OWNER S NAME ADDRESS SERIAL NUMBER OF THE ENGINE V DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS AND RETURNED TO MEDALIST BEFORE THE WARRANTY BECOMES EFFECTIVE THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST TAKE PLACE WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE ENGINE WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENTS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED UNDER THE WARRANTY 1 REPAIRS DUE NEGLECT MISUSE APPLICATION ACCIDENT RACING AND INSTALLATIONS THAT DO NOTMEET MINIMUM STANDARDS AS SET FORTH IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2 TUNEUP OR ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES NEEDED FOR CLEANING OF FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS DUE TO CONTAMINATION 3 DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OF REVENUE TOWING CHARGES STORAGE FEES FUEL AND TELEPHONE CALLS 4 DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATED TO HANDLING AND SHIPPING 5 EXPENSES RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF LUBRICANTS ANTI FREEZE OR SPECIAL ADDITIVES 6 FAILURE DUE TO NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 7 ALL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES WILL BE THE OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER SUCH AS FREIGHT TRAVEL TIME AND TOLLS Page 4 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL 8 WARRANTY ITEMS RETURNED TO THE FACTORY COLLECT WILL BE BILLED TO THE SHIPPER WARRANTY AUTHORIZATION PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FROM
20. a proper mixture ration a small amount of air is admitted through the well vent into the discharge jet through the air bleed holes in the discharge jet at a point below the level in the metering well Page 18 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FUEL VALVE FURL VALVE NEEDLE Figure C At high speeds the fuel flows from the fuel chamber through the main jet and into the main discharge jet where it is mixed with air admitted by the well vent and the air fuel mixture is then discharged into the air stream of the carburetor CHOKE SYSTEM The choke system consists of a valve mounted on a shaft located in the air entrance and operated externally by a lever mounted on the shaft The choke valve is used to restrict the air entering the carburetor This increases the suction on the jets when starting the engine The choke valve is of a semi automatic type having a poppet valve incorporated in its design which is controlled by a spring The poppet valve opens automatically when the engine starts and admits air to avoid overchoking or flooding of the engine The mixture required for starting is considerably richer than that needed to develop power at normal temperatures As the engine fires and speed and suction are increased the mixture ratio must be rapidly reduced This change is accomplished through adjustment of the choke valve and the automatic opening of the poppet valve to admit more air when the engine
21. cam on the camshaft At the high point of the cam the push rod is forced down creating a vacuum above the diaphragm which draws fuel from the tank into the pump through the inlet valve The reverse stroke of the push rod releases the compressed diaphragm spring forcing fuel through the pump outlet valve and into the carburetor float bowl After a number of strokes the carburetor float bowl fills and the bowl inlet is sealed off by the rising float mechanism and the seating of the float bowl needle valve creating back pressure on the pump diaphragm With this back pressure on the diaphragm rocker arm movement is taken up by the linkage instead of the diaphragm and fuel flow to the carburetor is reduced until the level falls in the float bowl at which time additional fuel is required Fuel flow rate continuously fluctuates depending upon engine requirements Later engines are equipped with an electric fuel pump operating independently of the engine by means of an integral electric motor Page 73 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FUEL PUMP MECHANICAL see Figure 20 Defective fuel pumps should be removed and replaced Removal 1 Shut off fuel supply to fuel pump WARNING Drain and dispose of any fuel when fuel lines are disconnected and pump removed 2 Disconnect fuel lines at pump inlet and outlet 3 Remove two mounting bolts securing pump to engine and remove pump 4 Withdraw push rod from engine opening
22. fires Page 19 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FLOAT SYSTEM The A dimension should be 1 5 32 plus or minus 3 64 Float Level Check position or float assembly for correct measurement to obtain proper float level using depth gauge NOTE Do not bend twist or apply pressure on the float bodies With bowl cover assembly in an inverted position viewed from free end of float the float bodies must be centered and at right angles to the machined surface The float setting is measured from the machine surface no gasket of cover to top side of flat bodies at highest point Bending Float Lever To increase or decrease distance between float body and machined surface use long nosed pliers and bend lever close to float body NOTE Replace with new float if position is off more than 1 16 Page 20 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IR i n gt 24 2 p gt STARTING MOTOR 12 V BATT SOLENOID wa Se Wiring Diagram Motorola Alternator 12 Volt 35 Ampere Solid State Regulator NOTES Lead 1 is customer installed Use min of 1 heavy duty battery cable This wire must be grounded back to engine Lead 2 is customer installed Use min of 1 heavy duty battery cable Lead 3 is customer installed Use min of 8 wire Do not install this wire if a panel mounted Ammeter is used Alternator regulator amp starting motor are gr
23. fuel valve seat fuel valve need float and fuel boat as illustrated in Figure A MAIN DISCHARGE JET Figure A Page 16 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL The fuel supply line is connected to the threaded inlet The fuel travels through the fuel valve seat and passes around the fuel valve and into the fuel bowl The level of the fuel in the fuel chamber is regulated by the float through its control of the fuel valve The fuel valve does not open and close alternately but assumes an opening regulated by the float sufficient to maintain a proper level in the fuel chamber equal to the demand of the engine according to its speed and load The inside bowl vent as illustrated by the passage originating in the air intake and continuing through to the fuel bowl is a method of venting the fuel bowl to maintain proper air fuel mixtures even though the air cleaner may become restricted This balancing is frequently referred to as an inside bowl vent IDLE SYSTEM The idle system as shown in Figure B consists of two idle discharge holes idle air passage idle adjusting needle idle jet and fuel pick up passage IDLE MAR GE HOLES E PLATE die Forton Pus UP Payka PT F IOLE ADJUSTING ir M behind AE Page 17 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL The fue
24. gasket material from the cylinder head and engine CAUTION Do not remove the carbon ridges at the top of the cylinder bores unless the pistons are to be removed 5 Clean all carbon from the piston crowns and valves Inspect pistons and valves for wear or damage Check each cylinder for wear if wear exceeds 0075 cylinders should be rebored for oversize pistons and rings or the engine block should be replaced If cylinder diameters are satisfactory but minor scratches or glazing is evident restore cylinders to good condition by honing Installation CAUTION Two head gaskets are required 1 Position two head gaskets and cylinder head on engine 2 Locate alternator bracket thermostat and housing on cylinder head 3 Install head nuts but do not tighten 4 Tighten all head nuts to 35 ft Ibs in proper sequence REMOVING CRANKCASE PAN Drain oil from engine Remove reduction drive or V drive unit if equipped Remove two Allen head bolts at transmission end of engine Remove starter motor flywheel and flywheel housing Remove sixteen pan bolts and separate pan from engine Chr Page 86 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL CAUTION Do not over tighten pan bolts when reinstalling jos N Adjusting Nut FIGURE 30 INSTALLING VALVE 6 Installation is the reversal of removal Clean pan and engine mating surfaces and instal anew pan gasket Torque flywheel stud nuts to 35 ft Ibs REM
25. is essential to emphasize DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE The Atomic4 is an in4ine four cylinder four cycle engine of conventional design and robust construction These engines have side valves mounted in replaceable guides Valves operate off a gear driven camshaft by solid lifters tappets The cylinder block is cast iron with cast cylinder walls for maximum strength The cylinders have a full length water jacket to minimize hot spots The cast walls permit more uniform heat absorption and dissipation which allows equal expansion and contraction sufficient for heavy duty operation and less frequent overhauls A water jacketed cast iron manifold contains the air intake and exhaust passages Pistons are aluminum alloys with two compression rings and one oil control ring above the piston pin The forged alloy crankshaft runs in two large diameter aluminum tin bearings The engine is pressure lubricated by a gear type oil pump driven directly off the crankshaft An oil pressure adjustment is provided in the cylinder block Page 44 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL The fuel system includes an electric fuel pump mechanical fuel pump on engines before serial No 202987 delivering fuel to an updraft single venturi carburetor with a manual choke A removable flame arrester is fitted at the carburetor throat The water pump is driven off the accessory drive and circulates cooling water through the engine and exhaust syst
26. minimum propeller shaft size should be 1 diameter for bronze or steel or 3 4 diameter if Monel is used If the propeller shaft is over 5 feet long an intermediate shaft bearing may be required zinc anode should be attached to the shaft close to the propeller to protect both against corrosion PROPELLER SHAFT STUFFING BOX In order to seal the opening where the propeller shaft penetrates the hull an adjustable stuffing box is installed The stuffing box usually consists of a hollow tube mounted in the bull through which the propeller shaft passes After the shaft 1s installed the box is packed with three or four rings of suitable sized flax packing and the packing nut tightened by hand After the packing nut is hand tight turn an additional half turn with a wrench Do not tighten further or the packing may be crushed With the engine running and shaft turning check the stuffing box for leakage There should be a slow drip Periodically inspect the stuffing box and adjust the packing nut as necessary to maintain a slight drip When the packing nut can no longer be tightened to provide a slow leak the packing must be renewed With proper care shaft packing should last two or three seasons Page 102 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL REFUELING Extra care must be taken when refueling and especially when restarting the engine after taking on fuel or when the boat has been left for an extended period Prior to fueling
27. on the operation maintenance and repair or the electrical system components and wire sizes for auxiliary equipment FUEL SYSTEM deals with the fuel supply system including electrical and mechanical hid pumps COOLING SYSTEM provides data on the operation and maintenance of the cooling system ENGINE contains information necessary to carry out a minor overhaul and replace the main engine components such as piston rings valves and bearings TRANSMISSION AND REDUCTION GEAR DRIVES gives information on adjustment and maintenance of these components SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION provides information for diagnosing engine trouble exhaust systems engine alignment propeller selection shaft stuffing box re fueling recommended spare parts and tools Page 43 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS lists all engine dimensions wear limits torque values and adjustments WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES are used throughout to emphasize important instructions These inserts generally precede the applicable text or instruction and do not contain procedural steps Warnings cautions and notes are used to highlight information as follows WARNING An operating procedure practice etc which if not correctly followed could result in personal injury CAUTION An operating procedure practice etc which if not strictly observed could result in damage to components NOTE An operating procedure or condition which
28. or replace fuel pump Tighten bolts replace gasket if necessary Tighten spark plugs Check for broken or weak springs bent stems carbon deposits insufficient tappet clearances Check for leaks when engine cranked and replace gaskets if necessary Replace as necessary Change engine oil check for source of water exhaust system water pump etc Drain and refill fuel tank STARTER MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE Discharged battery Corroded battery terminals Poor connection in starting circuit Defective starter switch Dirty starter motor brushes Jammed Bendix drive gear Charge battery Clean terminals Clean and tighten all connections Replace Switch Clean or replace brushes Loosen starter motor and free gear Page 96 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR Defective starter solenoid Fuse defective 35 amp 20 amp Partially discharged battery Damaged Bendix gear in starter Defective wiring or wiring of too low capacity OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Service or replace solenoid Replace fuse located in red wire between ammeter and starter solenoid Replace fuse located behind instrument panel in wire between ammeter and ignition switch Charge battery Repair gear Check and replace as required TEMPERATURE TOO LOW HIGH Defective temperature gauge or sending unit Defective water pump Obstruction in cooling system Defective thermostat Water intake sea cock closed Oil lev
29. required to bring level within marks on dip stick s Do not overfill as this can cause oil leaks ENGINE RUNNING IN PERIOD For new engines some care should be taken for the first 10 hours of operation in order to properly break in components such as bearings piston rings and valves Operate your engine at approximately three quarters 1500 rpm of normal cruising speed to ensure proper running in of the engine Do not allow the engine to idle for extended lengths of time during the break in period After this initial 10 hour operating period change the engine oil refer to Chapter 2 Maintenance A suitable cruising speed for most installations is about 2000 rpm 8096 of maximum engine speed obtainable ENGINE OPERATION 1 When shifting into forward or reverse engine speed should be 600 1000 rpm fast idle 2 Do not open the battery circuit or change batteries when the engine is running as this can cause alternator or regulator damage 3 Periodically check engine gauges for proper readings Readings should be within the following ranges Oil pressure engine cold 35 45 psi engine warm 10 25 psi at idle 25 35 psi at 2400 rpm Water temperature 140 160 degrees F Ammeter 0 50 amps Page 52 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL SIGNIFICANT ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS The manufacturer incorporates design improvements periodically to reflect the best current practices for marine engines Some modif
30. serial No 170509 are supplied with carburetors having only an idle adjustment Earlier installations also provide high speed mixture adjustment FIGURE 21 CARBURETOR IDLE ADJUSTMENT Idle System Adjustment see Figure 21 1 Turn idling adjustment screw in until it seats open one turn to left from seat 2 With engine running and warm close the throttle until a satisfactory idling speed is reached 3 Adjust idling needle valve in right or out left for smoothest engine operation 4 Set throttle stop screw for desired idling speed Page 75 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL High speed Adjustment Series 61 carburetors 1 With engine running and warm open throttle approximately one third Loosen packing nut on main jet adjustment 3 Turn main jet adjustment to right in until engine runs smoothly and as fast as the throttle setting will permit 4 Hold needle valve in this position and tighten packing nut FUEL LEVEL FLOAT SETTING Correct setting of the fuel level float located in the carburetor float bowl is essential for proper engine operation These floats are factory set for a fuel pump pressure of 2 156 per sq inch Malfunction of the carburetor will sometimes be caused by dirt lodging on the float needle valve seat preventing complete seating of the needle valve To inspect the setting and condition of the float mechanism the carburetor bowl cover assembly must be removed F
31. servicing and replacement Page 62 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL STARTER MOTOR Removal Installation see Figure 10 1 Disconnect the battery ground cable 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the starter solenoid the wire from the starter switch yellow red and the wire from the ammeter red CAUTION Support starting motor while removing mounting bolts 3 Remove two mounting bolts and withdraw starting motor from flywheel housing 4 Installation is the reverse of removal FIGURE 10 STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL Installation and Service To inspect the condition of the gear drive commutator and brushes the motor must be partially disassembled Remove the solenoid and end cap to expose the brushes Pull on the brushes to ensure that they slide freely in their holders If the flexible lead is nearly touching the metal holder the brushes should be replaced Examine the commutator for wear or scoring Service to the solenoid and starter should be carried out by a dealer or automotive electrical repair shop Page 63 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR The alternator generates alternating current AC which is converted to direct current by internal silicon diodes The voltage regulator controls the rate of charge amperes and voltage to the electrical system Adjustment and repair of these units requires special equipment not ordinarily availab
32. shift linkage to permit the shifting lever to move forward as far as possible and properly engage the forward drive 4 Repeat adjustment for reverse drive position 5 Replace transmission cover plate TRANSMISSION and REDUCTION DRIVES Your Atomic 4 will be equipped with one of three final drive arrangements direct drive 2 1 reduction and V drive with reduction Power is transmitted to the forward clutch or reverse drive gear in the transmission The forward clutch consists of a number of friction discs which can be clamped together by the pressure plate operated by toggle arms mounted to the clutch adjustment plate Manual positioning of the toggles determines forward reverse or neutral shaft output The reverse clutch is operated when the shifting lever is moved to the rear of the engine thereby clamping the brake 6and to the drum and preventing drum rotation and causing the tail shaft to be rotated in the opposite direction to the crankshaft The forward and reverse clutches cannot be activated at the same time On models fitted with the reduction gear unit two herringbone gears of different sizes supported by heavy duty bearings function to reduce propeller shaft speed to approximately half of the engine speed The reduction unit runs in a continuous oil bath supplied from the engine crankcase to provide positive and quiet operation The V drive unit is made available to permit engine installation further aft while providing reduct
33. the most likely order of occurrence Only one correction should be attempted at a time and that possibility eliminated before going on to the next TROUBLE Starter will not crank engine Starter motor turns but does not crank engine Engine will not start TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES PROBABLE CAUSE Discharged Battery Corroded battery terminals Loose connection in starting circuit Defective starting switch Starter motor brushed dirty Jammed Bendix gear Defective Starter Motor Partially discharged battery Defective wiring or wiring of too low capacity Broken Bendix Drive Empty fuel tank Flooded Engine Water in fuel system In operative or sticking choke valve Improperly adjusted carburetor Page 37 CORRECTION Charge or replace battery Clean Terminals Check and tighten all connections Replace switch Clean or replace brushes Loosen starter motor to free gear Replace Motor Charge or replace battery Check wiring for worn acid spots Remove starter motor and repair drive Fill tank with proper fuel Remove spark plugs and crank engine several times Replace plugs If water is found clean tank fuel lines and carburetor Refill with proper fuel Check valve linkage and choke rod or cable for proper operation Adjust carburetor UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR Engine will not start Poor compression and other causes Excessive engine temperature Engine temperature too low Engine will n
34. wire connect leads from panel lights to this wire When non metallic flexible oil tube and heat indicator tube are used ground instrument panel directly to engine 3 POSTION KEYED AND START SWITCH S TERMIMA OF START MOTOR 50LENOD UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL BACK SIDE OF 5 UNIT PANEL TACHOrIS TER Wiring Diagram Prestolite Alternator 12 Volt 35 amp with Solid State Regulator Beeommnended V ire Sizes For Competir Altermator amp Becnbiior Total Length of i STARTER of aironi m Tt wire wire Switch 15 ft or lexz 16 E 15 to 25 6 Wire Chart for Diagrams NOTE IMPORTANT 4ROUNOKO TO BATTERY MiusT BE GROUNDED me ENGINE BY USER BEFORE OPERATING THE GNGING Page 24 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL TACHOMETER EXTENSION HARNESS TO ALT OUTPUT TERMINAL ORANGE TO DIST TERH AT COIL GRAY GROUND TO ENGINE BLOCK BLACK TEHP SENDER TAN OIL PRESS SENDER BLUE 7 TERH IGNITION COIL PURPLE S TERM ON SOLENOID WHITE BAT TERM ON SOLENOID RED ENGINE HARNESS SWAY CONNECTORS NOTE Line v is white wire INSTRUMENT PANEL LEAD D0 NOT USE GROUNDED TO BACK PANEL EXTENSION HARNESS TO ALT OUTPUT TERMINAL ORANGE 3 TO DIST TERH AT COIL GRAY GROUND TO ENGINE BL
35. 2 FATWA 3715 3445 4 134 10 H31NA Q3103INVW W3A31 Ni140MS 1 11 ONIL 10u1NO2 Page 10 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Give your engine every chance to perform properly If you become familiar with the operating requirements it will give you long dependable service Check the alignment of the engine to the propeller shaft after the boat is first placed in the water If you are in doubt how to proceed write the factory for special service bulletin Add the necessary lubricating oil to the engine The quantity is dependent upon the angle of installation and whether your engine is a direct or reduction drive model Fill the oil base with 4 to 5 quarts of good grade SAE 30 detergent oil or until the dipstick shows full The dipstick is located just forward of the water pump on the reverse gear housing Check the oil level after the engine has been operated for a short time Check choke control to make sure choke valve fully closes Then push choke back to normal position and make sure choke butterfly in carburetor fully opens Check throttle control to make sure it provides for full movement of the throttle lever from idling position to fully open position Reversing gear controls must allow the clutch to lock in forward position and also into reverse position Restricted or partial engagement will cause undue wear Reversing gears and reduction
36. ER AS COMPLETE UNITS AND USED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SELLERS EQUIPMENT WILL BE COVERED BY THE STANDARD WARRANTY OF THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF SELLER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE F O B ORIGINAL SHIPPING POINT BUT NOT INSTALL ANY PART OR PARTS OFITS MANUFACTURE WHICH IN ITS JUDGMENT SHALL DISCLOSE DEFECTS IN EITHER MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP IF REQUESTED BY SELLER PARTS FOR WHICH A WARRANTY CLAIM IS MADE ARE TO BE RETURNED TRANSPORTATION PREPAID TO OUR FACTORY THIS WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF ARTICLE CLAIMED TO BE DEFECTIVE HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY OR WHEN THE ARTICLE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO MISUSE NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT OR WHEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING OR OPERATING HAS BEEN DISREGARDED WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND MAKE NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY THE REMEDIES HERE IN ABOVE AFFORDED TO THE PURCHASER ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHERE THE LOSS SUSTAINED IS OF A COMMERCIAL NATURE Page 3 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OR OBLIGATION TO MAKE
37. ING BEARINGS To REVERSE GEAR TIMING GEAR END MAIN BEARING FLYWHEEL END TO OLER GEAR BEARING MAIN BEARING OIL CIRCULATING DIAGRAM The lubricating system on the ATOMIC FOUR Model is full pressure to all cam shaft bearings all main bearings all connecting rod bearings and also to the reverse gear Fill the base with from four to five quarts of good grade SAE 30 oil or until the oil level gauge shows full as directed on the name plate mounted on top at the reverse gear housing The reduction gear model will take slightly more It is not necessary to oil the reversing gear or the reduction gear separately as both are oiled by pressure from the main oiling system through a drilled hole in the end of the crankshaft and the tailshaft The oil is carried in the base and a gear driven gear type oil pump which is submerged in the oil in the base circulates the oil through the motor under pressure The oil pressure regulator screw is located on the carburetor side of the motor under the fuel pump If it is necessary to adjust the oil pressure turning the adjusting screw to the right or in will increase the pressure turning the screw to the left or out will decrease the pressure The oil pressure gauge connection is also on the carburetor side and is located on the crankcase immediately behind the flywheel housing The oil pressure regulator screw is adjusted at the factory so that the gauge will show about 45 to 55 pounds cold for
38. OCK BLACK TEMP SENDER TAN OIL PRESS SENDER BLUE 7 TERH IGNITION COIL PURPLE S TERM ON SOLENOID WHITE BAT TERM ON SOLENOID RED ENGINE HARNESS SWAY CONNECTORS NOTE Line is white wire INSTRUMENT PANEL Page 25 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL WATER COOLING SYSTEMS The two drain plugs and a pipe cap removed at the factory are in a small bag attached to the carburetor lever Replace one plug in the bottom of water purr and one in the rear of the manifold near the exhaust flange Replace the pipe cap on the drain nipple out of the cylinder block water jacket located immediately alongside the distributor N RT ENGINE WA INLET ON PEDUC T gel ORIVE UNITS ONLY Lola NET FOR TEMPERATURE SEND EH D PIPE PLUG INSTALLED WATER CIRCULATING SYSTEM OVERBOARD War TLET Page 26 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL WATER TEMPERATURE An automatic by pass temperature control is standard equipment on the engine This temperature control valve is required to maintain proper engine operating temperatures If an engine is operated too cold condensation may form in the valve chamber causing sticky valves and other malfunctions DA UTED Wale WATER FRESH WATER COOLING Page 27 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL CAMSHAFT BEARINGS PRESSURE RELIEF CONNECT
39. OVING PISTONS CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS Pistons and connecting rods may be removed after removal of the cylinder head and crankcase pan To remove piston and connecting rods proceed as follows 1 Check the top of the cylinder for a carbon ridge If there is ridge remove it before withdrawing the piston and rod 2 Remove two nuts securing connecting rod bearing cap and remove cap Note the position of the cap for reinstallation The lower half of the connecting rod bearing insert may now be removed 3 Separate the connection rod from the crankshaft The upper half of the connecting rod bearing insert may now be removed CAUTION Take care not to damage the cylinder wall when withdrawing the connecting rod 4 Push the piston and connecting rod up and out of the cylinder 5 Reinstall the connecting rod bearing the connecting rod Page 87 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL REMOVAL OF PISTON RINGS AND PINS l Inspection 1 2 Remove piston rings using a ring expander tool Before removing the piston pin hold the connecting rod firmly and rock the piston back and forth Any rocking movement do not confuse with sliding of the piston on the pin indicates that there is wear in the piston pin rod bushing or piston pin bore Remove the snap rings at each end of the piston pin and press the piston pin out This operation may best be left to your dealer or a machine shop where special
40. RPM Boat or associated equipment Improperly set worn or pitted distributor points Defective ignition coil Wet cracked or broken distributor Improperly set worn or pitted magneto breaker points Magneto models only Improperly set worn or pitted timer points Defective coil or compression and defective condenser Improper timing Defective gauge or tube No oil in engine Dirt in pressure relief valve OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Remove center wire from distributor cap and hold within 3 8 of motor block Crank engine Clean sharp spark should jump between wire and block when points open Clean and adjust points If spark is week or yellow after adjustment at points replace condenser If spark still is weak or not present replace ignition coil Wipe inside surfaces of distributor Dry with clean cloth for cracked or broken parts Replace parts where necessary Remove spark plug wire and hold within 3 8 of engine block Clean sharp spark should jump between wire and block when engine is cranked If spark is weak or not present clean and adjust breaker points Remove spark plug wire and hold within 3 8 of engine block A clean sharp spark should jump between wire and block when engine is cranked Clean and set timer points If spark still is not present when engine is cranked replace coil Adjust timing Replace gauge or tube Refill with proper grade oil Clean valve Defec
41. SAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Install pistons with arrow pointing to transmission end Instal compression rings with groove side up Top of Piston Piston Ring Side Clearance Width Compression Ring Top Compression Ring Center Oil Ring Piston Ring Gap Clearance Piston Skirt Clearance Piston Pin Size Piston Pin Clearance in Piston Valve Seat Angle Valve Seat Width Valve Stem Size Valve Stem Clearance In Guide Oil Pump Drive End Play Off Pump Gear Back Lash Camshaft Gear Back Lash Idler Gear Back Lash Accessory Gear Back Lash TORQUE DATA Cylinder Head Stud Nuts Manifold Stud Nuts Connecting Rod Bolt Nuts Flywheel Stud Nuts Main Bearing Nuts front and rear Spark Plug MISCELLANEOUS DATA Exhaust Flange Water Inlet Water Outlet Fuel Pump Connection Fuel Line 0015 to 003 001 to 0025 001 to 0025 007 to 015 0015 Feeler to 5 165 pull 6380 Standard 001 to 002 45 degrees 1 32 3120 to 3115 002 to 003 001 to 003 003 to 005 002 to 004 002 to 004 002 to 004 35 ft Ibs Engine Hot 35 ft Ibs Engine Hot 25 ft 165 35 ft 165 60 ft Ibs 30 ft Ibs 1 1 4 NPT National Pipe Thread Size 3 8 NPT 3 8 NPT 1 8 NPT 5 16 O D copper tubing Page 107 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL OVERSIZE AND UNDERSIZE COMPONENTS AVAILABLE Main Bearing Set 010 Undersize 020 Undersize 030 Undersize Conn
42. Spark plugs clean spark plugs and re set gap to 035 Replace burned or broken plugs Ignition wires Replace damaged or brittle ignition wires High tension electrical leakage prevents good operation of engine Starting Motor See that the starter pinion is clean and lubricated with light oil Remove any moisture seals Lubricate bearings Clean commutator and brushes with sandpaper Do not use emery cloth Alternator Does not require any special care or lubrication Battery Reinstall fully charged batter Clean the cable terminals and fasten securely to clean battery terminals Coat terminals with vaseline or grease to reduce corrosion and then attach battery cables Fuel system See that fuel system is clean and free from scale sludge or obstructions Drain out any water that has accumulated in tanks or fuel lines Check over for loose connections tightening any found Remove cover from carburetor air intake Oil carburetor choke and throttle carburetor air intake Oil carburetor choke and throttle shafts Check for easy operation Clean flame arrestor Exhaust system remove moisture seal Turn engine over by hand with the spark plugs out to see that all bearings are free With boat in water check freedom of propeller shaft in bearings and alignment of propeller shaft with engine Tighten stuffing box just enough to stop leakage along shaft Excessive tightening will cause power loss and burned stuffing material Clean motor t
43. TE Do not rotate the engine after removing the distributor Note the position of the distributor in relation to the engine to facilitate replacement in the same relative position Remove distributor from engine FIGURE 12 DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL Page 66 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Inspection 1 Inspect the distributor for cracked broken or worn parts including advance mechanism and for excessive burning Replace all defective parts 2 Clean all parts with carbon tetrachloride Installation 1 Replace the distributor in the same position as it was when removed Tighten distributor clamping bolt BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery supplies current to the starter and electrical system while starting the engine After the engine starts the alternator supplies all the current required to keep the engine running and also replenishes the current supply drained from the battery during starting The state of charge of the battery is indicated by the specific gravity of the battery solution Check the specific gravity with a hydrometer to determine the condition of the battery A battery which is used in tropical climates where freezing rarely occurs is supplied with a weaker acid solution resulting in lower specific gravity values A high specific gravity affords the best protection against freezing A difference in specific gravity between cells of 2096 and 2596 indicates battery trouble and the possibility of ear
44. THE FACTORY WHERE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OR OVERHAULING OF THE FOLLOWING IS NECESSARY COMPLETE ENGINE ASSEMBLY CYLINDER HEADS OR ENGINE BLOCK MARINE REVERSE GEAR OR V DRIVE Page 5 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL GENERAL Models eret em cet e nc a a Ee UJ UJS UJR UJSR UJVD Te ssn et bid wat eens i bm oie Vertical 4cycle L head Numberot Cylinders T Soman e 4 Bore and Stroke 2 9 16 x 3 1 8 Total Piston Displacement in cu eel a 64 46 orig dioi Champion 7 8 14 mm Compression Qh aS am 6 3 to 1 Engine 12 2 5 9 8 0 0 is Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel end Reduction Gear Katia aan Saa ts t esr ond 2 04 to 1 V Drive Reduction Ratios 1 00 to 1 1 29 to 1 1 67 to 1 2 0 to 1 FUG Standard Gasoline 92 94 octane Maximum Operating Angle Approximately 12 to 15 degrees maximum Length Overall in inches UJVD 35 13 16 UJ 26 3 4 UJR 31 15 16 Height above crankshaft center pda 13 1 8 Maximum Width in Be Bess ce os xao eiut Ocean tosta
45. Two separate circuits the primary low tension and the secondary high tension comprise the ignition system The low tension circuit includes the battery distributor points low voltage ignition coil winding and the condenser The high tension circuit includes the distributor rotor and cap high voltage winding of the ignition coil the high tension wires and the spark plugs When the ignition is on current from the battery flows to the low voltage winding of the coil through the contact points in the distributor Alternate opening and closing of the contact points causes the current flow to stop and start producing a fluctuating build up and collapse of the magnetic field in the low tension winding of the coil This fluctuating magnetic field induces a high voltage current in the secondary winding of the ignition coil which is transmitted to the spark plug via the rotor and contacts in the distributor cap A condenser is wired across the breaker points to reduce arcing at the points when the low tension magnetic field in the coil collapses FIGURE 9 ADJUSTING IGNITION POINT GAP Page 61 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT Ignition Point Replacement Points which show only a slight discolouration and are not badly pitted should be cleaned with a special contact point file and reset to 018 020 gap To replace the contact point assembly proceed as follows E CAUTION Ma
46. VING MANIFOLD CYLINDER HEAD Removal Removal of the cylinder head will only be required when the valves need renewing the engine needs de carboning or a damaged piston or head gasket is suspected It is not usually necessary to take out the engine to remove the cylinder head depending on available work space To remove the cylinder head proceed as follows 8 Shut off the cooling water supply to engine and drain engine Remove high tension wires from spark plugs Remove alternator refer to Chapter 3 Remove carburetor refer to Chapter 4 Remove manifold see above Disconnect the water inlet and outlet hoses at the thermostat housing Remove 7 head nuts these include the two thermostat housing nuts and alternator bracket Separate cylinder head from engine and remove After removing the cylinder head cover the engine to protect the machined surface and prevent foreign maffer from entering the cylinders Page 85 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Inspection and Cleaning 1 Remove all carbon from the combustion chambers with a wire brush blunt screwdriver or chisel may be used if care is taken 2 After removing all carbon dean the entire head with solvent Check for cracks A cracked head must be replaced 3 Using a straight edge check the cylinder head for warping If the head is warped more than 006 it should be resurfaced or replaced 4 Remove all
47. ack from transmission shaft 3 Installation is the reverse of removal Instal a new housing gasket if necessary 4 Top up engine oil level Page 93 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 34 REDUCTION DRIVE REMOVAL REMOVING INSTALLING V DRIVE REDUCTION UNIT 1 Disconnect shaft coupling CAUTION Support the V Drive unit while removing mounting bolts Disconnect cooling water inlet and outlet hoses Remove six mounting bolts and separate V drive unit from transmission Drain and dispose of unit lubricating oil Installation is the reverse of removal Check and add oil as required after installation Css opp Page 94 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This chapter contains information on other aspects of your engine including diagnosis of trouble exhaust systems alignment propellers refueling methods recommended spare parts and tools Proper maintenance of the sub systems will increase operating reliability and reduce the need for expensive repairs and parts replacement DIAGNOSING TROUBLE Your engine has three main requirements for proper operation a clean adequate fuel supply strong uninterrupted ignition spark and good compression If any of these conditions are not continuously present the engine will not operate reliably The following information will assist the owner in detecting and correcting the most likely caus
48. al operating temperature and the boat running at top speed loosen the distributor clamp bolt and carefully advance the ignition timing by slowly rotating the distributor body counter clockwise until the RPM begins to fall off Then rotate the distributor body in the opposite direction to obtain the greatest number of RPMs without rough running of the engine The timing is now set properly in the advanced position The spark automatically adjusts as the engine speed changes VENTILATION VENTILATION OF THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT Inlet and exhaust tunnels of adequate size must tie provided to permit complete air circulation It is recommended practice to ventilate the engine compartment each time before the engine is started SAFE PRECAUTIONS Keep the motor and especially the motor comportment clean and free from oily waste or cloths Likewise keep gasoline and oil out of the bilge This may be prevented by periodically inspecting the carburetor gasoline line and connections for leaks Page 29 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Be very careful not to spill gasoline when filling your supply tank as it may drain into places where it is trot easily detected In case your boat accidentally receives an unusually hard jolt from a collision with a dock or some other object be sure to carefully inspect the gasoline supply tank and all gasoline lines for leaks NEVERS START THE MOTOR UNTILTIL THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT
49. block Do not allow flames or sparks near battery openings Gases produced during normal charging are explosive Make sure water pump is lubricated with water pump grease Starting you new engine Clutch lever should be in neutral position Fill fuel pump bowl using the hand primer on the fuel pump Place throttle lever at 1 4 open position Pull out choke rod Turn on ignition and start engine As soon as engine starts gradually push in choke lever until choke valve is completely open Run engine at idling speed of 600 to 1000 rpm 8 Check oil pressure 45 to 55 pounds when engine is cold Check oil after about 10 minute of running Add oil to bring level to full mark if needed 9 Check cooling system and make sure water pump is operating by checking water out of exhaust pipe Temperature indicated on gauge should gradually go up to 140 160 degrees 10 If oil pressure or water flow or operating temperature is not normal stop engine at once and check installation to correct problem 1 When shifting into forward or reverse position engine should be running at 600 1000 rpm Sw P DIES NES 23 After the break in period a good cruising speed for sail boat installations is about 2000 RPM or about 8096 of the maximum engine speed obtainable Page 12 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ZENITH MARINE CARBURETORS 61 Series 1967 and before Venturi Main Jet Main Dis Jet Well Vent Id
50. de and record the measurements The engine misalignment can now be corrected by shifting the engine on its bed and placing shims where required By rotating the propeller flange and taking measurements at 90 degree increments any shaft or flange face out of trueness can be detected Engine output shaft bind or flange misalignment can also be discovered by rotating the engine flange and taking measurements If the out of trueness is found to be excessive greater than 002 coupling flanges and or the propeller shaft should be trued up Page 101 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL PROPELLER SELECTION In order to obtain optimum performance from your engine the correct sized propeller must he installed Incorrectly sized propellers produce cavitation and a substantial loss in thrust Propellers are identified by diameter and pitch with diameter measured at the tip of the propeller and pitch the distance travelled in one revolution of the propeller disregarding slippage For auxiliary sailboats slippage may be assumed to be approximately 50 For 2 bladed propellers the diameter should be increased by at least 5 Engines with a 2 1 reduction gear require a larger diameter propeller to compensate for the slow turning propeller shaft Note that propeller rotation for all engines with and without reduction units is right hand Suggested propeller sizes for medium displacement auxiliaries are shown below PROPELLER SHAFT The
51. diment bowl if mechanical fuel pump fitted see Chapter 4 Replace or clean fuel filter if fitted Check choke and carburetor mixture settings adjust throttle for proper engine idle speed refer to Chapter 4 9 Check water pump lubrication cup and add grease if required 9 n9 UR A major tune up comprises all the foregoing and the following additional steps 10 Carburetor overhaul refer to Chapter 4 Page 58 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL 11 12 FIGURE 8 SPARK PLUG GAPPING Adjust valve tappet clearances refer to Chapter 6 Reset ignition timing refer to Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR SPRING SERVICE Proper preparation of your engine in the spring will contribute to a full season of reliable operation If the crankcase oil was changed the previous fall before lay up it is not necessary to change the oil again In preparation for operation carry out the following steps l 3 99 Replace three drain plugs see Figures 1 2 Adjust alternator drive belt for correct tension see Figure 5 Tighten water pump cover and lubricate pump by turning grease cup in one to one and a half turns CAUTION Do not operate engine until a water supply is available to the water pump Remove spark plugs and pour about two tablespoons of oil into each cylinder turn engine over by hand with ignition off to coat cylinder walls with oil clean and re gap plugs to 035 replace plug
52. e Temp portion of this table See correction under Engine will not start portion of this table See correction under Engine will not start portion of this table Replace with proper weight oil Inspect all oil lines Tighten all connections Replace spring Replace pump Replace bearings Drain oil and replace with oil of proper weight Clean or replace valve Drain and clean oil system Check for bent or flattened oil lines and replace where necessary Drain and refill with proper weight oil Drain and refill If trouble persists check for cracked block defective head gasket and cracked head Replace filer if one is mounted on engine UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL A FINAL WORD Universal s interest in both customer and product continues long after the engine is installed Within the limits of our specifications the company s service department is ready to serve your maintenance and repair needs quickly In addition all Universal factory personnel will promptly answer inquiries regarding maintenance installation or special adaptions If you will use judgment and care in operating your Universal engine use sufficient quantities of the recommended lubricants stay on the alert for the first signs of trouble and contact Universal whenever you need aid the life and usefulness of your Universal power package will be greatly increased Page 41 SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FOR ATOMIC 4
53. e engine runs steady and as fast as this throttle position will permit Turning the idling needle valve to right in makes the mixture richer to left out makes the mixture leaner If a satisfactory adjustment cannot be obtained examine the idling jet 5 and the idle discharge plug 8 to make sure that dirt or water does not obstruct the free flow of the moisture through these parts After completing the adjustments set throttle stop screw 12 for desired idling speed Page 14 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENT The mixture at intermediate and high speed is controlled by the main jet 2 and the wall vent 4 The main jet may be either of fixed size or adjustable Whether fixed or adjustable remove main jet 2 and blow out with compressed air or rinse in clean gasoline to remove water or dirt which may obstruct the metering orifice If adjustable adjustment should be made as follows 1 Open throttle about one third loosen packing nut on main jet adjustment 14 iii turn main jet adjustment to right until the engine speed is noticeably reduced iv turn main jet adjustment slowly to left out until the engine runs smoothly and as fast as this throttle position will permit v hold needle valve in position and tighten packing nut after completing the adjustment Compensation is controlled by the well vent 4 A richer mixture at high speeds is obta
54. e remaining water from the pump Drain the exhaust system Remove the spark plugs and add about two tablespoons of fresh engine oil to each cylinder turn the engine over by hand with ignition off to coat cylinder walls with oil replace spark plugs finger tight Loosen the two alternator mounting bolts and release the tension from the drive belt see Figure 5 Shut off fuel supply Top up the fuel tank to minimize condensation Cover the carburetor intake and exhaust system outlet to prevent moisture from entering the engine by way of open valves Drain water from the V drive cooler by removing the inlet hose replace hose after draining Remove batteries and store to prevent freezing Loosen the distributor cap for ventilation Coat exposed metal parts with grease or rust inhibitor Cover the engine to provide protection For wooden vessels it is advisable to disconnect the propeller shaft from the engine to allow for hull movement during storage Page 60 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This chapter includes descriptions and service procedures for the ignition starting and charging circuits of your engine Also included is information on battery testing and maintenance location of fuses and engine wiring diagrams IGNITION SYSTEM The ignition system consists of the battery ignition switch ignition coil distributor spark plug and associated wiring Theory of Operation
55. ecting Rod Bearing Set 010 Undersize 020 Undersize 030 Undersize Piston Ring Set 010 Oversize 020 Oversize 030 Oversize Piston W Pin 010 Oversize 020 Oversize 030 Oversize Piston Pin 005 Oversize 010 Oversize 015 Oversize SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS On engine nameplate located on engine flywheel cover or manifold Stamped in block directly above flywheel housing under front oil filter Stamped on upper left hand corner of block ignition side Page 108
56. eezing because of the restricted space and clearances The pump should be carefully drained by loosening the cover The pump should be dry during the winter Electrical system Remove the battery and store it at the boat yard or at your local battery dealer Loosen the distributor cap for ventilation and protect all other electrical parts for moisture Fuel System gasoline should be drained from carburetor fuel pump feed lines filters and tanks This is to prevent development of sludge or gum in the system The carburetor air intake should be covered by water proof paper or cloth and sealed to prevent entrance of moisture into engine by way of the intake valves that are open Exhaust system Exhaust pipes should be drained free of water Allow the exhaust pipes to dry out Seal exhaust pipe end to prevent entrance of moisture into the engine through exhaust valves that are open Rust prevention exposed metal parts liable to rust should be coated with grease or rust preventive compound Page 34 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY The following suggestions will be of assistance in locating and remedying motor troubles They are also mentioned to assist the operator in making emergency repairs However when serious trouble OCCUIS competent service man should be called The operation of a motor depends primarily on three factors an unfailing fuel suppl
57. el low Engine needs overhaul Overloading engine Engine timing incorrect Replace gauge or sender Repair or replace pump Remove obstruction check for broken water pump impeller blades outlet restrictions Replace Thermostat Open sea cock Top up oil Overhaul engine Reduce engine rpm Reset timing OIL PRESSURE READING TOO LOW HIGH Defective gauge sending unit or oil tube Repair or replace Page 97 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR No oil in engine Dirty pressure relief valve Defective or worn oil pump leak in oil lines or broken pump drive Oil grade too light or heavy Weak or broken pressure relief spring Loose or worn engine bearings Stuck pressure relief valve high oil pressure ENGINE VIBRATION Mis firing or pre ignition Loose mounting bolts Engine out of line Propeller shaft bent Propeller bent or pitch out of true LOSS OF POWER Damaged propeller Bent rudder Engine misaligned Stuffing box too tight Dirty boat bottom Incorrect valve tappet clearances OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Add correct grade of oil Clean valve Replace pump or drive tighten oil line connections Replace with proper weight oil Replace spring Replace bearings Clean or replace valve Check spark plug condition ignition timing de carbon engine Tighten as required Align engine Repair replace shaft Repair replace propeller Repair replace propeller Repair replace rudder Align eng
58. em A special three spring thermostat located in the cylinder head controls engine operating temperature while permitting a constant supply of water to the exhaust system The electrical system is an alternator based 12 volt negative ground system Main components are an alternator with solid state regulator starter distributor and ignition coil engines are equipped with transmissions providing forward as well as reverse drive Three final drive arrangements are available direct drive 2 1 reduction drive or V drive with reduction Engines are factory tested on a dynamometer under load conditions After testing each engine is fogged and drained of oil and water prior to shipment Page 45 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Operation of power driven vessels requires attention to safety procedures and potentially dangerous conditions Some of the major conditions that operators should be aware of are listed below Fumes and Vapours Gasoline vapours are heavier than air and can collect in the bilge therefore the vessel should be closed up when refueling to prevent vapours from entering the cabin Also the condition of the fuel system should be checked as often as possible to detect any gasoline leakage which must be corrected before the engine is started An approved non sparking bilge blower should be installed and operated before attempting to start the engine Do not operate the
59. engine with the flame arrester removed from the carburetor intake Open Flames During periods of charging lead acid batteries give off hydrogen gas which combines with air to form a potentially explosive atmosphere Open flames or sparks should be kept away from batteries at all times Exhaust System Leaks One of the main products of combustion from gasoline engines is carbon monoxide a colourless odourless gas which is harmful if inhaled Care should be taken to ensure that the engine exhaust system is gas tight to prevent the build up of carbon monoxide gas in the cabin Passengers should not be permitted to sleep below when the engine is operating Cleanliness The engine and engine compartment should be kept clean and free from oil or oil saturated rags When carrying out routine maintenance and inspection check for leaks and correct them immediately Dispose of dirty cloths after use Moving Parts In some instances it may be necessary to carry out some maintenance or repair operation while the engine is running Take special care to avoid the exterior rotating elements such as the alternator drive belt and pulleys and shaft coupling Page 46 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Electrical Shocks Electrical shocks can occur from the charging or ignition systems if electrical components are shorted out when the engine is operating Be careful not to ground the positive terminal of the battery PREPARATIONS
60. equipment is available Clean the piston in solvent and scrape carbon deposits from the top of the piston and ring grooves Take care not to damage the piston Examine the piston for damage and wear Check each ring and groove for buns damaged edges and side wear Pay particular attention to the top compression ring which usually wears the most Parts may be measured with a micrometer to determine which are worn and need replacement refer to Chapter 9 Specifications PISTON RING FIT AND INSTALLATION l Check the gap of each piston ring by inserting it into its cylinder bore Square it with the wall by tapping with a piston Insert a feeler gauge as shown in Figure 31 Ring gap should be 007 to 015 If the gap is less than 007 place a small file in a vise hold the ends of the ring and enlarge the gap if the gap is greater than 015 check the cylinder bore diameter which should be 2 562 to 2 563 Roll each ring around its piston groove to check for binding Using a ring expander tool carefully install the oil ring then the two compression rings Check the side clearance of each ring in the piston ring groove and compare with specifications Page 88 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL TOP COMP RING FIGURE 31 PISTON RING END GAP CAUTION Take care not to damage the cylinder hone when inserting connecting rod and piston NOTE The piston is installed with the arrow pointing towards t
61. es in the collar FORWARO DRIVE ADJUSTING COLLAR COLLAR LOCKSCREW REVERSE DRIVE ADIUSTING SCREW FIGURE 33 ADJUSTING TRANSMISSION 4 Tighten the lock screw malting certain that the end enters the collar notch 5 Replace cover plate and try engine in forward drive Repeat adjustment until no gear slip occurs on the forward drive An adjustment of one or two notches is usually adequate to eliminate slippage Adjusting Reverse Drive see Figure 33 1 Remove four transmission cover plate bolts and cover plate Take care not to damage the cover plate gasket 2 With shift lever in neutral tighten adjusting nut two or three flats 1 3 to 1 2 turn Do not loosen the adjusting nut lock spring 3 Replace cover plate and try engine in reverse drive Repeat adjustment if necessary to eliminate slippage Page 91 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Shift Control Linkage Adjustment When shifting into forward or reverse drive there must be positive engagement of the forward or reverse clutch other wise excessive wear will result To check and adjust the shift control linkage proceed as follows l Remove four transmission cover plate bolts and cover plate Take care not to damage cover plate gasket 2 Place the shift lever in the forward position as far as it will go 3 Disconnect the linkage from the shift lever and check if the lever can be shifted further forward if so adjust the remote
62. es of engine malfunction When attempting to diagnose the problem carry out only one procedure at a time ENGINE WILL NOT START Cause Action Ignition switch off or defective Turn on or replace switch Defective breaker points Remove high tension wire from distributor cap and hold ignition coil or condenser approx 3 8 from engine block crank engine a clean sharp spark should be present clean and reset breaker points if spark is yellow after adjustment replace condenser if spark is weak or not present replace ignition coil Fouled or broken spark plug Remove inspect clean and re gap replace plug Incorrect timing Re set timing Faulty distributor Clean inside of distributor inspect and replace broken or worn parts Damp ignition system and Dry system and wires high tension wires Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank Fuel shut off valve closed Open valve Page 95 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR Flooded engine Water in fuel system Choke valve inoperative Carburetor out of adjustment Obstructed fuel lines or defective fuel pump Air leak at intake manifold Loose spark plugs Poorly seated valves Damaged cylinder head Worn broken piston rings Water in engine Stale fuel OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Remove spark plugs and turn engine over several times replace plugs Clean fuel system and refill tank Check choke valve and control re pair adjust as required Adjust carburetor Clean fuel system repair
63. g Angle OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL 5101 Direct drive 5102 Reduction drive 2 1 5103 V drive with reduction Vertical In Line 4 stroke L Head Four 2 562 x 3 375 inches 64 46 cubic inches 30603500 rpm 6 3 1 1 2 4 3 Regular grade gasoline 92 94 Octane 600 1000 rpm Counter clockwise when viewed from flywheel end Counter clockwise all models 12 15 degrees fore and aft ADJUSTMENTS AND CLEARANCES Spark Plug Gap Ignition Timing Distributor Point Gap Magneto Point Gap Valve Tappet Clearance Valve Sequence from No I cylinder Alternator Drive Belt Main Bearing Journal Diameter Connecting Rod Journal Diameter Main Bearing Clearance On Crankshaft Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Connecting Rod Bore Large End Crankshaft End Play Connecting Rod End Play Camshaft Bearing Journal Camshaft Bearing Clearance Cylinder Bore 035 inches Champion RJ8 14 mm Breaker points starting to open at TDC Top Dead Centre 018 to 020 inches 014 to 018 inches Intake 008 Hot 010 Cold Exhaust 010 Hot 012 Cold Exh Int Int Exh 375 in max depression between Tension pulleys 1 9880 005 0000 1 5625 0000 0005 001 to 0025 002 to 0025 1 6678 to 1 6687 002 to 003 At Front Bearing Only 004 to 008 Instal w No on Rod Toward Camshaft 1 2745 0005 0000 0015 to 0025 Reamed after Installation 2 562 to 2 563 Diameter Hone Finish Page 106 UNIVER
64. he lock screw No 74 until the end of it is clear just of the notch in the adjusting collar No 28 now turn collar to the right until the lock screw No 76 is in line with one of the notches in the adjusting collar No 28 Then tighten up the lock screw No 76 and be sure that the end of screw enters the notch in the adjusting collar No 28 Repeat this procedure until the reverse gear holds on the forward drive An adjustment of one or two notches is usually sufficient Page 31 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FOR THE REVERSE DRIVE Pull the lever into the reverse position Then tighten up the adjusting bolt No 330 until the brake band clamps or grips the gear drum No 1 and holds it from revolving It is well to screw up this adjusting bolt No 330 a little tighter than is necessary This will compensate for any wear on the brake bond The lock wire holds the adjusting bolt nut and keeps it from loosening FIRST Make sure that the shifting control actually engages and disengages the forward and reverse action of the clutch and reverse gear Unless these contacts are properly executed avoidable wear will result involving annoyance and expense SECOND Throw tie remote control shifting lever into forward position as far as it will go Then disconnect the short reverse gear lever and see if it can be shifted further forward If this can be done the connection should be changed so as to permit the remote control shift
65. he transmission 5 Position the gaps of the piston rings as shown in Figure 32 6 Coat the piston and ring with clean engine oil Lubricate the pin and bearing and work rod back and forth to ensure that oil enters the pin beatings 7 Using a ring compressor start the piston in the cylinder bore and tap the piston through the compressor and into the cylinder FIGURE 32 PITON RING GAP LOCATIONS Page 89 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL INSTALLING CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS The upper rod bearing insert may be installed before the piston is inserted into its cylinder Do not lubricate the surfaces where the rod and insert mate After installing the piston in the cylinder lubricate the bearing insert rotate the crankshaft so that the respective journal is at bottom dead center and push the piston down while guiding the connecting rod onto the journal Snap the lower bearing insert into the rod cap and lubricate Install the cap on the connecting rod and run the cap nuts up until the cap is snug Turn the crankshaft one or two revolutions to center the rod on the journal and torque the cap nuts to 25 ft Ibs REMOVING ENGINE It may be necessary to remove your engine to carry out major repairs After preparations have been carried out and the engine has been lifted off its bed note the location of any shims under the engine mounts to facilitate realignment of the engine when it is reinstalled A lifting eye is prov
66. horoughly and repaint Page 33 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL PREPARING ENGINES FOR WINTER STORAGE Neglect in preparing an engine for winter storage may lead to annoying or costly damage which will not be seen until the engine is prepared for use the following spring The engine should be carefully covered to give complete protection from rain and snow Drain completely to avoid damage from freezing l Fog the engine Run the engine at about 800 RPM and using about 4 ounces of oil slowly pour it into the carburetor to coat the combustion chamber and cylinder walls Stall the engine by pouring the last two ounces in rapidly Also add about two tablespoons of oil in each cylinder through spark plug hole Lubrication system The oil pan and lubrication system should be drained of old or contaminated oil so that any moisture or acid present in the oil will not cause corrosion damage during winter Two or three quarts of new clean oil should be pumped through the system by turning the motor by hand or electric starter This should distribute a film of clean oil to act as a rust preventive Regular rust preventive oils can be obtained Cylinder blocks A pipe cap is found on the distributor side of the engine Remove and leave off Manifold A pipe plug will be found in the right side and to the rear end of the exhaust manifold Remove and leave out Water Pump Pumps are particularly susceptible to damage from fr
67. ications are minor while others have been major Listed below are the significant changes made to date Up to Serial No 79475 all parts interchangeable Dole thermostat on manifold Prestolite ignition Serial No 79476 through No 170508 new style engine not interchange able with above Holley thermostat in head Delco Remy ignition Zenith Series 61 carburetor Serial No 170509 and later Motorola alternator interchangeable Zenith Series 68 carburetor Serial No 171514 and later valve chamber oil line deleted Serial No 174340 and later Oberdorfer water pump inter changeable Serial No 174802 and later new style valves Serial No 176500 and later revised valve guide tolerances 3150 3145 Serial No 192787 and later new style flywheel and cover Serial No 202987 electric fuel pump and low oil pressure switch ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS An engine identification plate is located on the flywheel cover or on the manifold In addition the engine number is cast into the engine block on the right side below the carburetor and on the transmission housing SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS When ordering parts from your dealer always order by engine model and serial number since changes are made to engines from time to time If possible compare new parts to old before purchasing them If they are not identical have the dealer explain the difference A special on board spare parts kit is available The kit contains parts re
68. ided on the cylinder head If engine disassembly is to be done after removal the engine can be substantially lightened by prior removal of the crankcase oil starter alternator manifold cylinder head and reduction gear unit To remove the engine proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the negative ground battery cable at the engine first then disconnect the positive cable at the starter solenoid 2 Shut off fuel disconnect the fuel line at fuel pump and drain and dispose of fuel from lines 3 Shut off cooling water supply to engine and disconnect hose from suction side of water pump 4 Drain water from engine 5 Disconnect the following exhaust at rear of manifold support exhaust if necessary water discharge hose at rear of manifold propeller shaft instrument wiring harness or individual wires at engine tag wires for re connection oil line to pressure gauge if equipped drain and dispose of oil from line shift lever control cable throttle and choke control cables 6 Remove four engine mounting bolts or nuts Page 90 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Forward Drive see Figure 33 1 Remove four transmission cover plate bolts and cover plate Take care not to damage the cover plate gasket 2 Loosen the lock screw until it is clear of the notch in the adjusting collar 3 Turn collar to the right until the lock screw is in line with one of the notch
69. ine Adjust packing nut Clean Adjust valve tappets Page 98 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR Sticking valves PRE IGNITION Defective spark plugs Improper ignition timing Engine carbon Engine overheating BACK FIRING Inadequate fuel supply Improper ignition timing ROUGH ENGINE IDLE Broken valve spring Carburetor dirty or out of adjustment OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Free up by applying penetrating oil at valve stems cylinder head may have to be removed Clean adjust or replace plugs Reset timing Remove cylinder head and de carbonize See Chapter 5 Cooling System See Chapter4 Fuel System Reset timing Replace spring Clean and adjust carburetor Page 99 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS One of the most important considerations in any engine installation is the exhaust system which must permit the exhaust gasses to be released as quietly and efficiently as possible minimize back pressure and prevent water from entering and reaching the engine itself In addition the exhaust must be kept cool despite the high operating temperatures of the engine compact and easily serviced system is desirable because of the restricted space encountered in most sailboats In most installations cooling water is discharged after mixing with the exhaust gasses thus aiding in keeping the exhaust system cool The water lift type system see Figure 35 is now almost exclusi
70. ined with a smaller well vent and a leaner mixture with a larger well vent If the mixture suddenly becomes too rich at high speeds examine the well vent and make sure that it is not obstructed Inspect these jets for water and dirt STARTING Open the throttle about one quarter Pull the choke control out all the way Step on the starter As soon as the engine starts push the choke control in about one third of the way and as the engine warms up continue to push it in gradually until the choke valve is wide open FUEL LEVEL Correct setting of the float which controls the fuel level is of utmost importance The fuel level is set at the factory for regular motor gasoline and a pump pressure of 2 lbs per square inch Page 15 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ZENITH 68 SERIES CARBURETOR OPERATION AND SERVICE The Zenith 68 series carburetors are of updraft single venturi design They are made in 7 8 and I 5 barrel sizes with 7 8 and 1 S A E flange sizes They are made with selective fuel inlet and with or without a main jet adjustment These carburetors are balanced and sealed and the semi concentric fuel bowl allows operation to quite extreme angles without flooding or starving This design makes them particularly adaptable to smaller form tractors and a great variety of agricultural machines and industrial units FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM The fuel supply system is made up of the threaded fuel inlet the
71. ing lever to throw tire gear shift lever as fear forward as possible Page 32 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL PREPARING ENGINE FOR SPRING SERVICE Preparation of the engine should include all these items of overhaul necessary to permit satisfactory operation of the engine Many engines properly serviced in the spring will give a full season of carefree pleasure The amount of effort to be expended will be determined somewhat by the storage of lay up procedure of the previous fall Refer to preparations for starting the engine for the first time l 9o 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Tighten all nuts and bolts to proper torque Replace all drain plugs and caps Manifold Replace drain plug Check manifold bolts for tightness since some gaskets shrink more than others Water Pump Close drain cock and replace drain plug Lubricate pump by grease cups Replace packing if required DO NOT OPERATE PUMP WITHOUT WATER Lubrication System Remove all oil from oil pan and reverse gear housing Refill with quantity specified in Lubrication Group Cylinders Remove spark plugs Pour one or two ounces of oil in cylinders to lubricate walls rings etc turn engine over without spark plugs in place Valves and tappets Check and lubricate if required Remove seal over breather tube end Distributor Clean and lubricate as required Remove any moisture seals Clean and set distributor points
72. intake connections If the fuel system is O K check as follows for ignition troubles FIRST SECOND Be sure the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Look for a fouled or broken spark plug Page 35 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL THIRD FOURTH FIFTH SIXTH SEVENTH Check for weak spark If a bright spark jumps across the gap between the two points of the plug when the engine is turned over the ignition system is undoubtedly in working order This may be verified by making the same test with each wire The gap between the spark plug points should be approximately 035 or the thickness of a thin dime Check for a broken electrical circuit The cause may be due to a ground Poor installation will cause a ground Be sure all electrical wires are clean and well insulated Poor contact at distributor breaker points Distributor may be out of time Page 36 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING A gasoline engine depends upon three main factors for proper operation an unfailing fuel supply uninterrupted ignition and good compression When any one of these are not present or present only intermittently engine failure will result The following trouble shooting information is designed to help the operator locate and overcome some of the most probable causes of engine failure or improper operation Probable Causes are listed in
73. ion of propeller shaft speed This unit is lubricated and water cooled independently of the engine and requires very little attention The V drive unit is non adjustable Oil level should be checked periodically and water hoses and connections inspected from time to time Water must be drained from the unit water jacket for winter storage Page 92 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE The transmission and reduction gear units require very little attention These components are heavily built and will provide long trouble free service when lubrication requirements adjustments and winterizing V drive unit are properly carried Out The most common malfi3nction is the failure of the rear oil seal caused by engine shaft misplacement Replacement of these seals should be carried out by a dealer or competent repair shop having the necessary special equipment for removal and installation The reduction drive units can be easily removed from the engine for seal replacement REMOVING INSTALLING REDUCTION DRIVE UNIT see Figure 34 1 Disconnect shaft coupling separate coupling halves and move propeller shaft aft two to three inches CAUTION Support reduction unit while re moving mounting bolts NOTE Place a container under the reduction unit and dispose of engine oil which will be lost when unit is removed 2 Remove six mounting bolts separate reduction unit from transmission and lift unit up and b
74. ke certain that the ignition switch is off Remove distributor cap held by two double slotted screws which remain with cap Pull rotor off shaft to allow access to contact assembly Remove negative terminal and condenser wire terminal from the inner portion of the insulated bracket see Figure 9 Remove screw holding contact assembly and remove assembly by gently lifting upward When installing new assembly be sure to press tightly into position on distributor plate mounting stud Position condenser bracket so that condenser is clear and not touching point assembly Push connectors from the condenser and the negative post on coil onto the spring loaded terminal in distributor Secure assembly lightly in mid position of adjusting slot Turn the engine over counter clockwise by hand until one of the four cams on the distributor opens the points to maximum Using a feeler gauge adjust point opening with screwdriver in adjusting slot to provide 018 to 020 gap clearance Replace rotor and cap NOTE It is recommended that the contact assembly and condenser be replaced at the same time to reduce the risk of pitting on point contact surfaces Ignition Coil Replacement With ignition off disconnect the wires from the negative and positive terminals of the coil remove the high tension wire and loosen the two bracket bolts and the bracket clamp screw Spark Plug Replacement Refer to Chapter 2 Maintenance for details of spark plug
75. l for idle is supplied through the main jet to a well directly below the main discharge jet The pick up passage is connected to this well by a restricted drilling at the bottom of this passage The fuel travels through this channel to the idle jet calibration The air for the idle mixture originates back of or from behind the main venturi The position of the idle adjusting needle in this passage controls the suction on the idle jet and thereby the idle mixture Turning the needle in closer to its seat results in a greater suction with a smaller amount of air and therefore a richer mixture Turning the needle out away from its seat increases the amount of air and reduces the suction and a leaner mixture is delivered The fuel is atomized and mixed with the air in the passage leading to the discharge holes and enters the air stream at this point HIGH SPEED SYSTEM The high speed system Figure C controls the fuel mixture at part throttle speeds and at wide open throttle This system consists of a venturi controlling the maximum volume of air admitted into the engine the main jet which regulates the flow of fuel from the float chamber to the main discharge jet the well vent which maintains uniform mixture ratio under changing suction and engine speeds and a main discharge jet which delivers the fuel into the air stream The main jet controls the fuel delivery during the part throttle range from one quarter to full throttle opening To maintain
76. le to the amateur mechanic If malfunction occurs remove the units and take to a dealer or competent automotive electrical repair shop Common problems and probable causes of alternator and voltage regulator malfunctions are l 2 Screaming during acceleration The V belt is loose has deteriorated or both Tighten or replace Constant growling The bearing on the pulley end of the shaft is defective Have it replaced Alternator doesn t charge Loose V belt defective brushes or slip rings inside alternator defective regulator blown rectifier diodes open field circuit to regulator open circuit between alternator and battery open circuit between regulator and ignition Unsteady irregular charge Loose V belt poor connections loose mounting hardware and poor ground connection Excessively high charging rate Defective regulator Page 64 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Removal Installation Isolate battery or disconnect positive cable at battery Disconnect two wires and tag for re installation see Figure 11 Remove mounting and belt tension adjusting bolts and drive belt Installation is the reverse of removal Adjust drive belt tension by moving alternator away from engine until drive belt can be deflected to 3 4 inch Tighten adjustment and mounting bolts see Figure 5 Aog pers FIGURE 11 ALTERNATOR REMOVAL IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove spark plug from No 1 c
77. ling Jet Idling Needle Valve Throttle Plate Idle Discharge Plug 9 Throttle Shaft 10 Restriction Bushing 11 amp 11IA Pick up tube 12 Throttle stop screw Not Illustrated 13 Pick up Tube metering orifice 14 Main jet adjustment 15 Idle fuel channel 16 Idle air channel pec ev m per Page 13 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL If the adjustments have been altered start with a standard setting which is 1 Throttle stop screw 1 1 2 turns to right from fully closed position of throttle plate 7 2 Idling needle valve 6 one turn open to left from seat The main jet adjustment 14 2 1 2 turns open to left from seat ADJUSTMENTS If the engine after running satisfactorily suddenly ceases to perform properly look over the intake manifold and the carburetor flange gaskets throttle choke and fuel connections Make sure that throttle and choke valves open and close correctly and that fuel enters the carburetor in a free and steady stream Do not change carburetor adjustments until other causes of trouble have been investigated Changes in adjustment should be necessary only with change in fuel or climate Before making any adjustments warm up the engine thoroughly so that the intake manifold feels warm to the hand IDLE AND LOW SPEED ADJUSTMENT Close the throttle slowly until desired idling speed is reached Turn idling needle valve 6 gradually to right and left until th
78. ller and gasket 1 fuel pump filter electric pump 1 In addition to the spare parts list the following parts are recommended for vessels on extended trips ignition coil engine crankcase oil fuel pump oil pressure switch for electric fuel pumps instrument panel fuses fuse starter 35 amp water pump complete water pump grease thermostat carburetor overhaul kit head gaskets manifold gasket 3 8 hose high tension wire set oil pump gear set hand crank 1 4 quarts 1 1 Page 104 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL A basic tool kit should include at least the following to enable the owner to carry out necessary maintenance and repairs set of open end or box wrenches 3 8 to 7 8 spark plug wrench several screwdrivers various sizes set of feeler gauges locking grip pliers long nose pliers adjustable open end wrench hammer oil can special snap ring pliers for Oberdorfer water pump impeller retaining ring OPTIONAL TOOLS 3 8 ratchet drive and sockets torque wrench 0 75 ft Ibs wire cutters electrical multi meter set of Allan set screw wrenches 1 8 to 5 8 cold chisel Page 105 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Model Designations Engine Type Number of Cylinders Bore and Stroke Total Piston Displacement Brake Horsepower Compression Ratio Firing Order Fuel Engine Idle rpm Engine Rotation Output Shaft Rotation Maximum Operatin
79. loat Setting Series No Float settings for Series 61 and 68 carburetors With bowl cover assembly in an inverted position viewed from free end of float the float bodies must be centered and at right angles to the machined surface The float setting is measured from the machined surface no gasket of cover to top side of float bodies at highest point To increase or decrease distance between float body and machined surface use long nosed pliers and bend lever close to float body Replace float if position is off more than 1 16 Do not bend twist or apply pressure directly to the float bodies Page 76 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Choke Setting Adjustment The choke consists of a shaft mounted butterfly valve located in the carburetor throat and operated remotely by an external lever The choke is used to restrict air entering the carburetor thereby increasing the suction on the jets for engine starting A poppet valve is provided on the choke plate to admit some air during starting to prevent over chocking or flooding of the engine At start up the engine requires a fuel air mixture ratio much greater than that necessary during normal operation The mixture ratio must be rapidly reduced once the engine starts and is accomplished by adjusting opening the choke valve as soon as the engine is running To set the choke for correct operation engine not running carry out the following l Loosen ch
80. ly failure especially in cold weather Rapid loss of battery solution is an indication that the battery is being overcharged The alternator and voltage regulator should be checked and adjusted to provide the specified output Hydrometer testing is the most effective way of determining battery condition Use a hydrometer with numbered graduations from 1 100 to 1 300 To test the cell squeeze the rubber ball insert the tip into the cell and release the ball see Figure 13 Draw enough fluid from the cell to float the weighted float in the hydrometer Note the number on the float in line with the surface of the electrolyte fluid Return the electrolyte to the proper cell and repeat for each cell Page 67 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 13 CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY The specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell is an accurate indication of the cell s condition Refer to the chart below to determine the condition of the battery The fluid level in the cells should fully cover the battery plates Add only distilled water to the battery Keep open flames and sparks away from battery Specific Gravity State of Charge Specific Gravity Temperature Tropical Climates Climates Above 1 280 Fully Charged Above 1 225 1 160 Limited Useful Capacity 1 120 1 130 or less Discharged 1 090 or less FUSES Note that on later model engines 20 and 10 amp fuses are mounted behind the instrument panel to
81. n the thermostat is not seated in the housing recess can result in over stressing and cracking of the housing 5 Torque housing nuts to 35 ft lbs maximum 6 Install housing water inlet hose Page 82 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ENGINE This chapter provides procedures for carrying out adjustments and repair to the level of a minor overhaul pistons piston rings connection rods and hearings and valves including cylinder head manifold and crankcase pan removal If repair or replacement of major components such as the crankshaft and camshaft or if cylinder re boring is required the engine should be removed for servicing by a competent repair shop ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE Correct valve tappet clearances must be maintained to prevent valve damage excessive noise and loss of power If clearances are too small valves may be burned or distorted Large clearances result in tappet noise In both cases engine power is reduced Before adjusting valves remove the spark plugs This permits easier engine turning Refer to Figure 27 for location of adjusting nut and Chapter 9 Specifications for valve layout Valve tappet clearances are shown in the table below Valve Tappet Clearances Hot Cold Intake 008 010 Exhaust 010 012 1 Remove fuel pump carburetor see Chapter 4 and valve inspection cover on side of engine 2 Turn the engine over so that piston No l is at TDC top dead centre on its
82. normal engine speeds but may go as low as 10 pounds at idling speed when hot and should not require adjusting CAUTION We recommend that you change the oil after every forty or fifty hours of service The oil should be drained while the motor is warm as cold oil will not drain readily The hand sump pump is provided for the easy removal of old oil The bayonet gauge indicates the proper oil level Check oil level daily to maintain proper level Page 28 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL VALVE CLEARANCE When the motor is worm set the exhaust valves far O10 clearance and the intake valves for 008 clearance VALVE TIMING Timing gears are marked for proper valve timing IGNITION TIMING The points in the distributor should break when the piston its at top load center If it is necessary to retime turn the engine until compression stroke on No 1 cylinder is reached Then make starting Crank pin in crankshaft line up vertically with raised timing mark on the flywheel housing Loosen tire clamp screw on the distributor arm directly beneath the distributor base Set the rotor on line with the No 1 spark plug and turn distributor base counter clockwise until the points just begin to open After the distributor hose has been turned so the points lust begin to open and the rotor is in line with No 1 Spark plug wire tighten the clamp screw on the arm Take the boat out for a trial run end after bringing engine to norm
83. oke control cable at carburetor lever and set choke valve in fully open position 2 With choke control fully in tighten control cable clamp at carburetor Pull choke control out and check that the choke valve fully closes 4 Re adjust if necessary Carburetor Removal Shut off fuel supply Disconnect fuel inlet line and manifold air line Disconnect choke and throttle cables Remove two bolts securing carburetor to intake manifold and remove carburetor Todo Carburetor Installation Install carburetor flange gasket and two mounting bolts Connect choke and throttle cables Connect manifold air line and fuel line Adjust choke and throttle controls Turn on fuel supply Check for fuel leaks S 2 qe UIS VES Carburetor Overhaul A carburetor rebuilding kit is available from dealers The kit contains parts which normally require service along with instructions for overhaul Alternatively carburetors may be serviced at a competent repair shop Page 77 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL COOLING SYSTEM The Atomic4 cooling system is comprised of a positive displacement water pump and a thermostat to maintain proper engine operating temperature Figure 22 shows schematically the operation of the cooling system for cold and warm engines Four important points should be noted regarding the operation of the cooling system l The water pump is designed to operate only when a water source i
84. op up oil if required Do not overfill as this can cause oil leaks Cs decia ls Servicing Water Pump see Figure 6 Lubrication of the water pump seals is provided from the grease cup located on the pump body Periodically tighten the cup until some resistance is felt to force the grease into the drive shaft housing When the grease cup cannot be turned further in refill with a good grade of water pump grease Instructions for dismantling and repairing the water pump are contained in Chapter 4 Carburetor Flame Arrester The flame arrester fitted at the carburetor throat should be removed and cleaned occasionally to permit an unrestricted air supply to the carburetor The flame arrester is easily removed by loosening the clamp screw and pulling the unit off the carburetor throat Clean by soaking in mineral spirits and allow to dry If available use compressed air to assist cleaning Ignition System The ignition system is comprised of a high voltage coil condenser breaker points distributor spark plugs and interconnecting wiring all of which must function properly on a continuous basis to provide a strong spark at the spark plugs The condition of the high tension coil and condenser can only be tested using electrical testing equipment For this reason it is wise to carry a spare condenser and coil on board Note that if the ignition key has been left for an extended period without the engine running the coil can be b
85. ot start Ignition System Clogged fuel lines or defective fuel pump Air leak around intake manifold Loose Spark Plugs Loosely seating valves Damaged cylinder head Gasket Worn or broken piston rings No water circulation temperature Broken or stuck thermostat Ignition switch off or defective Fouled or broken spark plugs Page 38 OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Disconnect fuel line at carburetor If fuel does not flow freely when engine is cranked clean fuel line and sediment bowl If fuel still does not flow freely after cleaning repair or replace pump Check for leak by squirting oil around intake connections If leak is found tighten manifold and if necessary replace gaskets Check all plugs for proper seating gasket and tightness Replace all damaged plugs and gaskets Check for broken or weak valve springs warped stems carbon and gum deposits and insufficient tappet clearance Check for leaks around gasket when engine is cranked If a leak is found replace gasket Replace broken and worn rings Check cylinders for of round and taper Check for clogged water lines and Restricted inlets and outlets Check for broken or stuck thermostat Look for worn or damaged water pump or water pump drive Replace thermostat Turn on switch or replace Remove plugs and inspect for cracked porcelain dirty points or improper gap UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR No Oil Pressure Loss of
86. ound to engine at factory Alternator field is internally connected under regulator Page 21 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL OlL PRESS AMME TER TUBE TO TERMINAL TERMINAL ON START MOTOR SOLENOID OF IGN COIL STARTER SWITCH NOT FURNISHED BY U M CO TO ALT OUTPUT TERMINAL ON ALTERNATOR TO S TERMINAL ON START MOTOR SOLENOID Back side of 3 unit panel NOTES Leads 1 are customer installed Use 8 GA wire for circuits under 15 ft 6 GA wire for circuits from 15 to 25 ft Leads 2 are customer installed Use 16 GA wire for circuits under 15 ft 14 GA wire for circuits from 15 to 15 ft When non metallic flexible oil tube is used ground instrument panel directly to engine Page 22 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL BACK SIDE CF 5 UNIT HEAT INDICAT TUBE ALT OUTPUT TERMINAL SM ALTERNATOR STARTER SWI TOH HOT TO TERMIMAL OW FURNISHED BY LA COL START MOTOR SOLE TO TERMINAL TO TERMIHAL ON START OF COIL SoC 5 Unit Mechanical Instrument Panel Wiring Diagram NOTES Leads 1 are customer installed use 8 GA wire for circuits under 15 ft 6 GA wire for circuits from 15 to 25 ft Leads 2 are customer installed Use 16 GA wire for circuits under 15 ft 14 wire for circuits from 15 to 25 ft Lead 3 is customer installed Use 16 GA
87. provide protection for the ignition and blower circuits In addition a 3 5 amp fuse is fitted in the wire red connecting the starter solenoid and the ammeter to provide protection for the starter motor see Figure 14 Page 68 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 14 STARTER CIRCUIT FUSE WIRE SIZES Correct wire size selection is important for safe and proper operation of auxiliary electrical equipment The table below indicates recommended wire size based on total current for the circuit and length of run For battery cables use No I heavy duty cable WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagrams are included for engines with and with out electric fuel pump 5 unit instrument panel and generator equipped engines see Figures 15 to 18 Page 69 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL AUER REGULATOR 1 SOLENO V 18 V FIGURE 15 ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS BACK SIDE OF UNIT PANEL Tu OIL PRESS AMMETER TUBE TO BATT TERMINAL TERMINAL START MOTOR SOLENOID OF IGN COIL STARTER SWITCH NOT TO ALT OUTPUT TERMINAL FURNISHED BY vl ON ALTE RNATOR TO S TERMINAL ON START MOTOR SOLENOID FIGURE 16 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM Page 70 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Spori vg FIGURE 18 ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM WITH GENERATOR Page
88. quired for emergency needs such as contact points spark plugs water pump impeller and alternator drive belt You can obtain the on board spare parts kit from your Atomic4 dealer Dealers are located throughout Canada and the United States They have an ample inventory of parts and can provide prompt expert service for the maintenance and repair of your engine Page 53 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine type Bore Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Brake Horsepower Engine Rotation Final Drive Fuel Lubricating Oil Engine Spark Plugs Firing Order Weight dry Overall length Overall height Overall width Maximum Operating Angle fore to aft Compression Pressure In line 4 cylinder L head 2 562 inches 3 125 inches 64 5 cubic inches 6 3 1 30603500 rpm Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel end of engine Ratio Direct drive 1 to 1 Reduction drive 2 to 1 V drive 1 29 to 1 1 67 to I or 2tol Reg grade gasoline 90 94 Octane SAE30 or 10W30 V drive 90 gear oil Champion US 14 mm 1 2 4 3 Model 5101 310 Ibs 5102 330 Ibs 5103 335 Ibs Model 5102 32 1 8 inches 5103 36 inches All models 19 5 16 inches All models 18 3 16 inches 15 degrees 90 125 psi all spark plugs removed and throttle open Page 54 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL To ensure good performance dependability and safety
89. s and tighten to 30 ft Ibs finger tight plus 1 4 turn Remove distributor cap and clean cap and distributor clean and reset breaker points refer to Chapter 3 replace if badly pitted or worn replace distributor cap Examine high tension wires to coil and spark plugs for damage or brittleness replace if required Check hose connections for tightness including V drive cooler hoses Reconnect propeller shaft if disconnected Install fully charged battery remove cover from exhaust outlet turn on fuel supply to engine and check for leaks open water pump sea cock Page 59 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER STORAGE In areas where boats are hauled for storage over the winter proper preparations will avoid damage and assure trouble free start up next season Before the boat is hauled change the crankcase oil This is best done afloat since the engine should be at operating temperature before draining the oil Refill the crankcase with the required amount of fresh oil and run the engine for a few minutes to distribute the oil By changing the oil prior to storage residual acids and moisture are removed and the engine is better protected against internal corrosion during the lay up period After haul out carry out the following steps l 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 Remove the three drain plugs located as shown in Figures 1 and 2 Loosen the cover on the water pump to drain th
90. s available to it If the engine is run with the cooling water supply restricted or shut off damage will quickly occur to the rubber water pump impeller If damage occurs to the rubber water pump impeller one or more blades may break off and lodge in the cooling system hoses If the engine is overheating check the impeller for broken blades and if this has occurred check all cooling water discharge hoses to see if the blades are preventing proper water flow The thermostat fined is a special 3 spring bypass type which functions to provide water to the exhaust system regardless of engine operating temperature Automotive type thermostats must not be substituted for the factory supplied thermostat When laying the engine up for storage in below freezing areas the cylinder block drain plugs located on the left side of the engine must be removed to positively drain the cylinder block and head If anti freeze is to be run through the engine as a winterizing fluid one of the engine drain plugs should be removed so that all water in the cylinder block and head will be displaced by the anti freeze Page 78 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 22 COOLING SYSTEM SCHEMATIC WATER PUMP Replacing Water Pump Impeller and Shaft 1 Shut off water supply to pump water pump impeller and shaft be replaced without removing the water pump from the engine 2 Remove pump cover plate held by four retaining screws
91. t after installation tum is felt to lubricate and seal shaft Page 80 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 25 WATER PUMP CROSS SECTION ENGINE THERMOSTAT In line thermostats before engine serial No 79476 are of the single spring type and may be easily replaced by removing the two slotted cap screws securing the main housing Always install a new gasket when reassembling Engines beginning with Serial No 79476 have a special 3 spring by pass thermostat installed in the cylinder head This thermostat permits a continuous supply of water to the exhaust system regardless of engine operating temperature Do not use automotive type thermostats as replacements for units supplied with your engine Removal and Installation see Figure 26 Disconnect water inlet hose on thermostat housing Remove two thermostat housing nuts and carefully lift housing to expose thermostat When replacing thermostat be sure it is centred in the housing recess groove Clean gasket surfaces and instal a new gasket Use only a light covering of sealant on gasket or alternatively soak in warm water prior to installing dX IS Page 81 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL FIGURE 26 THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUTION The two housing nuts also function as cylinder head fasteners and must be torqued to cylinder head specifications 35 ft Ibs max Over tightening of the housing nuts or tightening of nuts whe
92. tive oil pump leak in oil Check oil pump and oil pump drive Lines or broken oil pump oil Lines or oil pump drive Damaged propeller Bent rudder Misalignment Too tight stuffing box packing gland Dirty boat bottom Page 39 for worn or broken connections Repair propeller Repair Realign engine to shaft Adjust Clean bottom UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR Vibration Pre Ignition Back Firing Low Oil Pressure Oil Pressure too high Sludge in oil Mis firing or pre ignition Loose foundation or foundation bolts Propeller shaft out of line or bent Propeller bent or pitch out of true Defective spark plugs Improper timing Engine carbons Engine overheating Insufficient fuel reaching engine due to dirty lines strainer or blacked fuel tank vent Water in fuel Poorly adjusted distributor Too light body oil Oil leak in pressure line Weak or broken pressure relief valve spring Worn oil pump Worn or loose bearings Too heavy body oil Stuck pressure relief valve Dirt or obstruction in lines Infrequent oil changes Water in oil Dirty oil filter Page 40 OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL See correction under mis firing and pre ignition Check all spark plugs for broken porcelain burned electrodes or electrodes out of adjustment Replace all defective plugs or clean and reset See instructions for re timing Remove cylinder head and clean out carbon See correction under Engin
93. ttempting to start your engine the following preliminary checks should be carried out l chou ndi B ME Ventilate the engine compartment by turning on blower fan and opening hatches Run the blower fan for at least five minutes Open fuel shut off valve Check fuel system for leaks Turn on battery isolator switch Open sea cock to provide cooling water to water pump Check oil level in engine and V drive unit oil level should be between marks on dipsticks Lubricate water pump seats by turning grease cup cover in 3 4 turn Pull out choke control Set throttle at 1 4 open position If equipped with exhaust shut off valve open valve CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 20 seconds cooling water enters lift type mufflers during cranking and may back up into the engine when cranking is stopped if 10 11 12 13 muffler overfills Turn on ignition switch and start engine When engine starts slowly push choke control all the way in Adjust throttle for idling speed of 600 1000 rpm fast idle Check oil pressure gauge reading oil pressure should be 35 45 psi for cold engine Page 51 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL 14 Check for discharge of cooling water at exhaust fitting temperature gauge reading should gradually rise to 140 160 degrees F 15 Allow engine to run for ten minutes if gauge readings are satisfactory 16 Stop engine and check oil level Add oil if
94. urned out Page 57 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Periodic maintenance of the ignition system includes cleaning and re gapping or replacement of spark plugs visual inspection of breaker points for condition and replacement if necessary visual check of high tension wires for condition resetting of ignition timing Spark Plug Cleaning Replacement Spark plugs should be examined and cleaned or replaced at least once a year 1 Remove spark plugs and examine for condition If electrodes are badly worn or porcelain insulator is damaged replace the spark plugs 2 Clean electrodes with a stiff wire brush and re gap to 0 35 using a feeler gauge see Figure 8 3 Replace plugs and tighten with fingers Torque plug to 30 ft lbs approx 1 1 4 turn using a spark plug socket wrench ENGINE TUNE UP To ensure trouble flee operation an engine tune up should be carried out at least once per season preferably in the spring for boats which have been laid up through the winter The following tasks comprise a minor tune up adequate to produce proper performance from your engine Clean and re gap spark plugs Replace if badly worn Change engine oil 1f not done before winter lay up Replace ignition points and condenser refer to Chapter 3 Examine and adjust alternator drive belt Replace if frayed refer to Chapter 3 Examine ignition high tension wiring Replace if cracked or brittle Clean fuel pump se
95. ve been accidentally damaged Shaft coupling bolts Inspect the bolts fastening the engine shaft couplings These bolts should be tight at all times Page 55 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL Figure 5 Figure 6 7 Water intake sea cock If equipped check that the sea cock operates freely and that the valve can be easily closed if required A general inspection of the engine accessories should be made In particular check the condition of the following T battery cables and terminals 2 exhaust system connections 3 throttle and choke controls and linkage 4 shift lever and linkage 5 propeller shaft stuffing box 6 engine mounting bolts 7 flexible connections PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Oil The oil change interval will vary depending on the type of use the engine gets If operation is primarily for short periods of time change the oil more frequently As a general rule under normal use the oil should be changed every two months and before winter lay up Detergent type oil should be used Page 56 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL To change oil Warm engine to operating temperature Remove dipstick and insert engine sump pump tube Transfer oil to disposal container Replace dipstick Refill engine until dipstick shows full to 5 U S quarts or 3 to 5 litres depending on engine model and angle of installation 6 Check oil level after rerunning engine T
96. vely used due to the advantages of being simple to install and repair and its adaptability to most vessels Where possible the muffler should be located close to and below the engine to minimize the amount of dry exhaust required but in some cases this is not possible and a longer length of asbestos wrapped exhaust pipe must be used It should be noted that the water lift muffler is restricted in the vertical distance that the cooling water can be lifted ENGINE ALIGNMENT Proper alignment of your engine and drive shaft is essential to keep vibration and noise to a minimum and to reduce engine loading and wear In extreme cases of misalignment the rear seal of the transmission or reduction gear can fail causing a significant oil leak To determine if an alignment problem exists it is necessary to separate the engine shaft coupling halves and check the clearances between the two halves at the top and bottom and from side to side using a feeler gauge From these measurements it is possible to determine to what extent the propeller or engine output shafts or coupling faces are out of true and how much the engine needs to be moved on its mounts to achieve optimum alignment Any of these three conditions may cause noise and vibration 1 true shaft couplings engine misaligned 2 bent propeller shaft 3 out of true couplings Page 100 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL SIPHON s s EXHAUST Cooling
97. y uninterrupted ignition and good compression Failure of either the first two will prevent starting or cause loss of power It may also cause difficult starting or sudden stopping If a motor which has previously been operating satisfactorily refuses to start or stops with but slight warning and without the noise of a breaking part it is reasonable to assume that either the fuel supply has been cut off or the ignition has failed The first step should therefore be to determine which of the two systems is at fault FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH See that there is gasoline in the tank Use regular gasoline It is possible to have plenty of fuel and still be unable to fill the carburetor This may be caused by too small a vent hole in the gasoline tank cap The gasoline pipe may be air bound Test the carburetor by uncoupling the pipe at the carburetor connection If the fuel does not flow freely the fuel line may be plugged Blow or run a wire through the pipe to clean it The strainer in the fuel pump or in the carburetor may also be plugged Flooding a carburetor by over using the choke may cause the moisture to become too rich In this instance remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several revolutions Look for water in the fuel If water is found clean the fuel tank fuel pump fuel line and carburetor Check for an air leak in the intake manifold This can be easily tested by squirting oil around the
98. ylinder at fly wheel end of engine 2 Place thumb over spark plug hole and turn engine by hand until compression pressure is felt 3 Turn flywheel in normal cranking direction counter clockwise until cranking pin is exactly vertical 1 piston is now at top dead center NOTE Do not lift distributor which will disengage distributor drive gear or complete retiming may be required 4 Loosen distributor clamp bolt and rotate distributor body until breaker points are just beginning to open 5 Tighten distributor clamp bolt Engine is now roughly timed Page 65 UNIVERSAL ATOMIC FOUR OWNERS SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL 6 Replace and fasten distributor cap Number I spark plug wire goes into the connection directly above the flat on the distributor body at which the rotor is pointing The remaining three high tension wires are inserted in the distributor cap in the proper firing order 1 2 4 3 going from No 1 in a clockwise direction Final timing adjustment must be made with the engine running With engine running at a fixed speed loosen distributor and rotate for maximum engine RPM at that throttle setting Re tighten distributor clamp bolt DISTRIBUTOR MAINTENANCE Removal see Figure 12 1 2 3 Remove the distributor cap held by two double slotted screws which remain with cap Disconnect the wire connected to the coil negative terminal Loosen the clamping bolt at the base of the distributor NO

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