Beta engine installation in gas Vega

[alan_critchlow]

I have recently installed a Beta diesel in our Vega. It was very esy.
How much harder is it to install the same in a gas version Vega? I
understand that the bearers need work. I know of someone who is going
to bolt an outboard on the back of his Vega.

Alan

 

[stevebirch2002]

Hi Alan

The installation into a Gas Vega is not that more difficult. It entails
different bearer plates being made that are about twice as thick (20mm) but I
have the drawings etc. Also have installtion notes and photos for the Beta
install into a Petrol Vega. Some people also change the fuel tank due to the
solder connections on the brass tank.

Kind Regards

Steve Birch

At 13:10 17/07/04 +0000, you wrote:

 

[alan_critchlow]

Hi Steve

Would you please send me the installation notes for the gas to Beta
converion. I will show it to the other Vega owner. It seems a shame
to buy an ouboard.

The owner's motor runs fine but the combi conked out.

Alan

 

[ronbodkin]

Why not just replace the combi, if the motor is running fine?

I have a spare combi, lying around that was recently rebuilt, and
you probably have one too from your recent Beta installation.

Maybe the Combi is different on the albin petrol?

Then again, if you have any doubts about the engine whatsoever, my
advice now, (after spending Neary $2,000 on a combi rebuild only to
find a siezed up volvo upon re-launch) would be to bite the bullet
and get a Beta.

 

[alan_critchlow]

Hello

It seems the combi for the gas engine is different. Be pleased that
your Beta came with studs for the flex coupling. Mine did not. Had to
find some metric 10 mm stock. Luckily most cars are metric now. Just
went to the auto parts store. Tomorrow I am going to look for the
teeny tiny circlip for the shifter that fell into the bilge. Remember
to shove a towel into the hole to the bilge forward of the rudder
post!

Alan

 

[ronbodkin]

My plan is to remove the fuel tank and replace all hoses as my last
step. That will be my oportunity to clean out the bilge and retrieve
any pieces and parts that manage to end up there. I tried the rag
thing and still managed to lose a 3/8" to 1/4" socket adapter
already.

I'm still a little sketchy on the aligning the engine step. If it
really needs to be within 5 thousands,I'm not sure I have the skills
to do that. It seems like the weight of the flexible coupleing
hanging on the end of the shaft would flex the shaft by more than
that. Any Navy Engineering Tips?