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Old 03-27-2009
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Originally Posted by Pretzel View Post
Why would this cause any problem? When the boat is in the water, isn't that like having the hose in the bucket?

How does the water get into the cylinders from the cooling system?
Here is a quote from Don Moyer. Found here:

Much much water in Atomic 4 [Archive] - Moyer Marine Atomic 4 Community


Quote:
1) The most common way for water to get into the cylinders of an Atomic 4 is for cooling water to back up within the exhaust system by over-cranking the engine with the raw water through-hull open. Without the engine running and producing exhaust pressure to move the cooling water out through the exhaust system, water will continue to collect within the system until it reaches a level that enables it to flow back into the manifold. From there, the water has a direct pathway back into the combustion chambers.
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