Karl- I agree with Neil that it sounds like transmission, but I have not had that problem so no personal experience.
As long as we are onto other engine strangeness, my M4-30 dies routinely when shifting from neutral to reverse at minimum throttle unless I kick the rpm up a bit. I suspect it is a combination of the Max Prop and engine rpm set a bit low. I have to be very careful to come into slips slowly, but I always do that anyway. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Jun 13, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > AT4's are known to be susceptible to internal shorts in the ignition coil. > If it sits for 15 minutes or so then restarts, that may be one culprit. > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 12:42 AM Karl Kuzis via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Since we are on stories of oddness I have 2. > > First, when cruising along at modest rpm, will have a sudden shut down. Just > off. No change in sound, smell, rpm, etc just as if ignition switch cut out. > Suspecting a loose connection I proofed all wires / connections and we'll > test it out cruising around next week. Any odd ideas to keep in mind? > > Second, episodically when motoring at higher rpm close to hull speed will > have a sudden racing of the engine with loss of power. Pull back throttle, > and goes back to normal but not unusual to reoccur. Haven't noticed it at > lower speed or rpm. > I'm suspicious of cavitation but haven't thought it thru as to causes, tests > of theory, remedies or other options. Thoughts? > > C&C 29 Mark 1 with a recently rebuilt Atomic 4 and 2 bade folding prop. > > Karl Kuzis > Firefly > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu