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OIL GONE! ZIP! NADA!
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With the boat in the water I'd rather not fill the bilge with oil. I already know the oil leaks sitting because the bilge had oil after sitting all winter.
The unique engine placement does give me access to the aft end of the engine. It lies almost midship. I think I can slip an extension under the the pan going forward. Not sure how much of an indent the pan has at the two studs location? Whether a socket can find home there is another question.
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Originally posted by northchannelsailor View PostThe unique engine placement does give me access to the aft end of the engine. It lies almost midship. I think I can slip an extension under the the pan going forward. Not sure how much of an indent the pan has at the two studs location? Whether a socket can find home there is another question.
That's a pretty long reach.
AND as you said, there is a pretty big indent there that would likely defeat you even if you could reach it.
(See the pic posted previous)-Jerry
'Lone Ranger'
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1978 RANGER 30
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I thought we already established those bolts were not in the wet sump. They thread into the flywheel housing, a dry area. However, if you want to tighten them go right ahead.Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others
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Hello again. Well the engine continued to leak the last little bit of oil left after she was splashed. Likely due to a different angle. I have been adverse to the thought of pouring more oil into the bilge so the engine remains unused so far this season.
I have resolved to the fact nothing can be done without pulling the engine. I am already up to my eyeballs and down the rabbit hole with other projects like sealing up decks and recoreing on the cabin top etc etc. I'm pushing her around with the dink for now.
Will definitely update further when the motor gets hoisted. I guess I should oil up the cylinders some more for the time being?
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Thanks for the update. I agree with oiling the cylinders and keeping the machinery moving, the same as you would for a prolonged layoff.Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others
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I wish I had seen your post earlier, I would love to have stopped by to see your project. I just got back from sailing in the North Channel! Been making the trip every year for 15 years. For our members who haven't been, easily one of the best cruising grounds in the world--but only for a few months a year
What is your home port, if I may ask?Mike
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