Well, I'm finally in the midst of my engine install. As I've said before, I'm replacing my 1GM with a brand new 2YM15 from Yanmar. According to all supposedly knowledgable parties, I was led to believe that my original tranny, Kanzaki KM2-A was compatable with the new engine, which is typically installed with KM2-P. Alas, it is not. While the gear ratios are the same, the mounting surfaces are different because of the depth of flywheel thickness.
So now, I am ordering the new tranny for a few grand more (Sue is going to kill me when she hears this news
). Only a few years ago, I rebuilt my tranny, so that money is out the window. Also, a few years ago, I installed new engine mounts at considerable expense. The new engine comes with mounts, and a deduct was not forthcoming if I attempted to use my fresh ones.
Shown is my compartment, which really needs to be cleaned! A few years ago, it was spotless, but that old Vetus waterlift sprayed water and carbon everywhere when it failed last year. (Well at least I didn't replace those parts - just patched them). The new one is shown in the photo. Also shown are my old (new) mounts - soon to be replaced.
I'm also replacing the tank, but I can't make a larger tank fit without a significant project, so I am just making it a few inches taller to give me an extra gallon. I think I'm going to re-route that vent line on the stbd side (left in the photo) to take that downward bend out. I think fuel collects in there when the tank is overfilled.
So now, I am ordering the new tranny for a few grand more (Sue is going to kill me when she hears this news
). Only a few years ago, I rebuilt my tranny, so that money is out the window. Also, a few years ago, I installed new engine mounts at considerable expense. The new engine comes with mounts, and a deduct was not forthcoming if I attempted to use my fresh ones.Shown is my compartment, which really needs to be cleaned! A few years ago, it was spotless, but that old Vetus waterlift sprayed water and carbon everywhere when it failed last year. (Well at least I didn't replace those parts - just patched them). The new one is shown in the photo. Also shown are my old (new) mounts - soon to be replaced.
I'm also replacing the tank, but I can't make a larger tank fit without a significant project, so I am just making it a few inches taller to give me an extra gallon. I think I'm going to re-route that vent line on the stbd side (left in the photo) to take that downward bend out. I think fuel collects in there when the tank is overfilled.
