Engine Insulation, Fuel Line

H

hingumy

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Aug 27, 2004
17
Happy New Year,

Now I've given up the whisky (again), I've resolved to tackle some
wee jobs as a penance.

These include, replacement of the crumbling foam insulation in the
engine compartment, renewal of the fuel line from the filler to the
diesel tank (poly tank under cabin sole) and working out how to
overhaul the combi.

Any advice, especially on spec and sourcing of suitable materials,
will be gratefully received.

All the best for 06

John Buchanan
2253 Houlet
Loch Fyne
Scotland
 
Z

zippydoda_captain

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Oct 30, 2019
58
Hi John.



I insulated my engine compartment last year after fitting a new Beta
engine. I used Halyard 32mm noise insulation material
http://www.halyard.eu.com/products/insulation/insulation2.html with the
polyester silver finish. You can get it direct from Halyard if you have
no local supplier.

It's easy to cut and there's a self adhesive silver foil tape available
to cover joins and edges. I used Evo Stick to glue the panels to the
plywood engine compartment and under the cockpit sole. It makes a very
neat job.

Replacing the Fuel filler hose requires releasing the old hose from the
deck filler cap, pulling the tank up into the cabin through the floor,
(this can be tricky but it does come out) and releasing the old hose
from the back of the tank. Fitting the new hose is the reverse
procedure. I used Vetus fuel hose but can't remember what size (50mm
maybe).

While you've got the tank up you may as well take the top off and give
it a good clean out.

Can't help with the Combi, never had one.

Regards,

Ray (Tortuga V1720)





Ray Wilton

Ship and Field Support Manager

School of Ocean Science

University of Wales (Bangor)

Menai Bridge

Angelsey

LL59 5AB



Tel 01248 382614

Fax 01248 716367
 
J

john512678

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Oct 31, 2019
10
Dear Ray,

I couldn't help noticing that your Vega is number 1720, and on the Menai Straits. I have just bought Vagrant 1718 and will be moving it from Fleetwood to my existing mooring at Y Felinheli (Port Dinorwic) as soon as I can get the insurance sorted out.

I look forward to meeting up on the Straits some time to compare notes.

Regards,

John Booth (Vagrant 1718)



Ray Wilton r.j.wilton@... wrote:
Hi John.
I insulated my engine compartment last year after fitting a new Beta
engine. I used Halyard 32mm noise insulation material
http://www.halyard.eu.com/products/insulation/insulation2.html with the
polyester silver finish. You can get it direct from Halyard if you have
no local supplier.

It's easy to cut and there's a self adhesive silver foil tape available
to cover joins and edges. I used Evo Stick to glue the panels to the
plywood engine compartment and under the cockpit sole. It makes a very
neat job.

Replacing the Fuel filler hose requires releasing the old hose from the
deck filler cap, pulling the tank up into the cabin through the floor,
(this can be tricky but it does come out) and releasing the old hose
from the back of the tank. Fitting the new hose is the reverse
procedure. I used Vetus fuel hose but can't remember what size (50mm
maybe).

While you've got the tank up you may as well take the top off and give
it a good clean out.

Can't help with the Combi, never had one.

Regards,

Ray (Tortuga V1720)Ray Wilton

Ship and Field Support Manager

School of Ocean Science

University of Wales (Bangor)

Menai Bridge

Angelsey

LL59 5AB
Tel 01248 382614

Fax 01248 716367
 
M

maarten_vanemmerik

.
Oct 30, 2019
36
John,

There is a description on how to overhaul the combi on:


I have just gone through the process myself because I needed to take out the prop shaft to replace the stern bearing and decided to overhaul the combi at the same time. Bearing (GBP 12,50) and combi parts (GBP 38,00) can be ordered from Steve Birch in the UK (steve@...). You can pay with credit card. The materials arrived within 4 days and the kit included rubber rings, seals, bearings etc.

The job is doable for a single person with some mechanical experience provided you follow the instructions carefully (like hitting and pulling the prop shaft after releasing the 28MM and 33MM shaft nuts to release the pressure rings on the inner and outer shaft).

Maarten van Emmerik
V2904
Netherlands
 
Z

zippydoda_captain

.
Oct 30, 2019
58
John.



Good to here another Vega is coming to Port Dinorwic that will make
three, myself (Tortuga) and Nick (Fragancia) both have moorings along
that stretch.

Regards,

Ray.



Ray Wilton

Ship and Field Support Manager

School of Ocean Science

University of Wales (Bangor)

Menai Bridge

Angelsey

LL59 5AB



Tel 01248 382614

Fax 01248 716367
 
H

hingumy

.
Aug 27, 2004
17
Ray,

Thanks for the info. Do you recall how much of the insulating
material is required for the job?

Maarten,

Thanks for your response. Steve has been in touch and is sending me
the combi overhaul kit.

Regards
John Buchanan
 
M

maarten_vanemmerik

.
Oct 30, 2019
36
Make sure you measure the inner diameter of the stern bearing. After removing the old worn out bronze bearing I found out that mine was 32 mm, whereas the size of the nylon bearing in Steve's kit is 30 mm so it does not fit.

I understand the standard size should be 30 mm so I probably have a non-standard bearing holder. Not sure how to deal with this yet. Steve has kindly offered to machine a special-size bearing if I can't fix it... great service.
 
S

stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Hi All

The standard bearing holder for the Vega is 30mm ID. A few have been
modified to accept a cutlass bearing but only ever seen three of them!
(Including Maarten's Vega).

Cheers

Steve Birch (Technical)
 
Z

zippydoda_captain

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Oct 30, 2019
58
From memory I used three sheets 1000mm x 600mm x 32mm, but I did run out
and had to scrounge a small piece from another Yacht owner in the yard
doing the same job to finish off.

Regards,

Ray (tortuga)



Ray Wilton

Ship and Field Support Manager

School of Ocean Science

University of Wales (Bangor)

Menai Bridge

Angelsey

LL59 5AB



Tel 01248 382614

Fax 01248 716367
 
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