A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't…NOW DOES
- Thread starter jssailem
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Congratulations on the accomplishment, John! The light at the end of the tunnel
Always made me smile during a mechanical project to switch the ratchet wrenches from "Undo" to "Tighten"
Always made me smile during a mechanical project to switch the ratchet wrenches from "Undo" to "Tighten"
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,048
It might not be a bad idea to replace all of the hoses in the fuel system from the tank to discharge.
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,048
A couple more baby steps were accomplished today.
We towed the HADLEY from her slip to the haul out.
Yes that is “good guy” @LeslieTroyer on his Catalina 36 Mahalo.
Hadley was lifted and positioned in the yard.
I worked with my mechanic Scott to get the engine ready to be lowered into the boat.
We finally got the yard crane to show up about 3 pm. The snatched the 800 lb assembled engine and transmission. Lifted and lowered the engine into the cabin using the companion way.
We set the engine down on the stringers and the cabin deck. Tomorrow will position the unit on the engine mounts and begin the process of attaching all the fuel lines, electrical, water hoses etc.
I’ll get pictures of the engine in tomorrow’s post.
We towed the HADLEY from her slip to the haul out.
Yes that is “good guy” @LeslieTroyer on his Catalina 36 Mahalo.
Hadley was lifted and positioned in the yard.
I worked with my mechanic Scott to get the engine ready to be lowered into the boat.
We finally got the yard crane to show up about 3 pm. The snatched the 800 lb assembled engine and transmission. Lifted and lowered the engine into the cabin using the companion way.
We set the engine down on the stringers and the cabin deck. Tomorrow will position the unit on the engine mounts and begin the process of attaching all the fuel lines, electrical, water hoses etc.
I’ll get pictures of the engine in tomorrow’s post.
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,048
Encouraging time. The problems are solved in steps. Fewer setbacks are occurring so I feel we are making progress.
It would have been a great day to be sailing. Steady NW breeze. Soon.
It would have been a great day to be sailing. Steady NW breeze. Soon.
The end is near!! Or the beginning of your sailing season!
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,048
Scooch, scooch, scooch! Getting there. I hope you brought one of your grandkiddos to fit into the back side to make the connections. 
Looking great John! "Now if I can only remember where all these wires & hoses attach!!"
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,048
Yes it is a tight space. That is why they call it boat yoga. It is a real workout. It is motivation to eat less.
My 9yr old grandson can fit into the spaces but is not yet ready to lift the motor. All in due time.
With the help of this contraption.
Sweat, lift front, lower, rotate, lift back, too much, a little more, no up not down, look out. damn it is jammed, little lower, little lower.. That is it.. hold it there.
We got it in. It was a little like helping a woman into a griddle when those were a favorite of the ladies.
Now to attach the coupling to the transmission, align the coupler and shaft, put the parts back on the engine that made it to fat to go into the space, but that is a thing for another day...
It is 7pm, tired, hungry, we head home. A little more baby steps.
My 9yr old grandson can fit into the spaces but is not yet ready to lift the motor. All in due time.
With the help of this contraption.
Sweat, lift front, lower, rotate, lift back, too much, a little more, no up not down, look out. damn it is jammed, little lower, little lower.. That is it.. hold it there.
We got it in. It was a little like helping a woman into a griddle when those were a favorite of the ladies.
Now to attach the coupling to the transmission, align the coupler and shaft, put the parts back on the engine that made it to fat to go into the space, but that is a thing for another day...
It is 7pm, tired, hungry, we head home. A little more baby steps.