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rennie
New member
Username: rennie
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 03:56 pm: | 
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Anyone have a photo or ad of a 4-Atlantic? I am making a scale model of my father's boat, which is long gone, and have little to go on re the engine except memory. Any help would be appreciated. |
Andrew Menkart
Moderator
Username: andrew
Post Number: 1282
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 08:15 pm: |
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Rennie,
I have moved your question to the Atlantic category. If you look at other posts in this category and do a search of this board using the search link above you should find numberous 4HP Atlantic photos.
There is also Atlantic literature available that will have rough dimensions, such as flywheel diameter, etc.
Various collectors have Atlantic engines and could probably take some specific dimensions for you once you get to the point of knowing which dimensions you need...
Keep us posted! We would love to see the work in progress and the finished model! |
Andrew Menkart
Moderator
Username: andrew
Post Number: 1283
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 08:20 pm: |
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Rennie,
See this link from this category for basic dimensions.
Here is a picture from my files... I'm not sure this is a 4HP, maybe someone else will know.
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Rick Rennie
New member
Username: rennie
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:12 am: |
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Andrew, thanks very much for this and the other info. I'm no expert, but this looks like it to me, and those specs you referred to will also be very useful. By the way, this photo reminds me that the 4-Atlantic holds the origins of an expression in my family: one of the quirks of that last old Atlantic my dad owned was that when it heated up you had to press the toe of your boot against the ignitor to prevent it from mis-firing and stalling. So, when my seven brothers and I are saying farewell to each other after a chat or visit, we often say, "keep your foot in the ignitor" as an expression of encouragement.
thanks again |
Andrew Menkart
Moderator
Username: andrew
Post Number: 1287
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 02:11 pm: |
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Rick,
That is a great family expression!
Thanks for sharing it with us!
I know I have seen models of single cylinder Atlantic engines before... but I don't recall where. Maybe someone else will provide some info.
Regards,
Andrew |
John Smith
New member
Username: johns
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 07:48 pm: |
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Hello:
My knowledge with respect to these engines is limited. I am looking for an ignitor for a 4 atlantic. Any information about where to buy one or where to obtain the specifications so I can make one would be appreciated.
Thanks John |
Willem J. Rupka
Member
Username: bill
Post Number: 10
Registered: 03-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 08:46 pm: |
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The company is still in business and does have a few parts left. There are at:
Lunenburg Industrial Foundry & Engineering (Life)
902-634-8827
53 Falkland,
Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
If that does not work out, I may be able to find a used one in my junk box |
grant strong
Member
Username: grant_s
Post Number: 8
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 09:24 pm: |
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Heres a pic's of my 4 atlantic |
jim marine
New member
Username: jim_marine
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 07:56 pm: |
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Hi I am looking for mamual for atlantic engines can sombody help me out. |
Robert B. Price
Senior Member
Username: rbprice
Post Number: 301
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 05:08 am: |
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Hello James - I have a 1915 and a 1920 Atlantic owners/instruction manual in my collection. Would either be of interest?
Bob Price
518.895.8954 |
Willem J. Rupka
Member
Username: bill
Post Number: 13
Registered: 03-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 06:39 am: |
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James
I have a operators manual (includes parts diagrams/listings) as well as some other literature. I am willing to copy and mail or scan and email. If someone with a web page wishes to post the scans, I will forward as required.
Bill |
jim gosse
New member
Username: jimbo
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 07:04 pm: |
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Thank you guys but i have a book ordered from luninburg, i have two atlantics and two acadian engins ive made it my hobby to rebuild them, hopping to get more.cherrs. |
Frank Noseworthy
New member
Username: gunsmith
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 06:53 pm: |
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This may sound like the mussings of a nut, but I am going to say it anyway. I have an Atlantic 4 in perfect running condition. My plan is to polish, paint and finish it to a work of art. Then I would like to display it running in a motor vehicle instead of a boat. I was thinking of constructing something that resembles an 1890 era 3 wheel car like an early Benz. What do you think? I'm still searching to see if anyone has done this yet. My bigger problem seems to be finding suitable old looking wheels to put under my vehicle and I want it to look original and old. Not some concocted bear trap. Nuts ah? |
John Archibald
Senior Member
Username: john_archibald
Post Number: 144
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 07:36 pm: |
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Noseworthy,
I have had the same thought myself. A radiator will be required for cooling. I was going to use 4 wheels and my choice was going to be motorcycle wheels. Three front wheels and one rear wheel with the sprocket so that chain drive could be used. Only one rear wheel would be driven. That way you don't have to mess with a differential.
Keep me posted.
Archibald
Northfield, Minnesota |
Frank Noseworthy
New member
Username: gunsmith
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 05:13 pm: |
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Thanks John, I forgot about a differential. Nothing like throwing a guy a curve before the job is even off the board.
There is one thing. That key that is in the flywheel, how is it removed. I tried wedges but it seems to be tight in place and the head started to bend. Is there a short cut to remove it in order to pull the flywheel? |
John Archibald
Senior Member
Username: john_archibald
Post Number: 145
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 05:26 pm: |
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Frank,
One word to the wise. Never remove the flywheel on an Acadia or an Atlantic. There is no need.
Archibald
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Scott Noseworthy
Senior Member
Username: scott_n
Post Number: 164
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 05:00 pm: |
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Frank sounds like a neet projet keep us posted.
Scott Noseworthy |
