OIL GONE! ZIP! NADA!

[ndutton]

If on the hard, the minimum charge for a light crane could be the best money you ever spent.

[northchannelsailor]

Currently in the water.

I had a thought. I am thinking of picking up some long socket extensions to see if I can at least try and tighten the two studs down there before I do anything.

[joe_db]

Before you do that even:
1. Can we confirm the oil drains out of the engine when not running - i.e. if you put 4 quarts in it right now, 4 quarts ends up in the bilge.

[northchannelsailor]

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.

[ndutton]

Exactly what two studs are you talking about?

[Al Schober]

My engine replacement was done with the boat in the water, mast in place. Used the main halyard to lift the engine, outhaul with a snatch block to keep the lift point where I wanted it. Dead engine came out one afternoon, replacement went back in the next morning. Done deal.

[roadnsky]

Exactly what two studs are you talking about?

Pretty sure he means these two.
(Behind the Flywheel)

[roadnsky]

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.

I really don't see you reaching those bolt heads from the REAR of the engine.
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)

[northchannelsailor]

There is a cheap set at Princess Auto aka Harbour Freight for $23. Worth a shot.

[joe_db]

I am pretty sure that is not the source. Try putting the camera there and adding some oil.

[ndutton]

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.

[ndutton]

Shout out to North Channel Sailor

Update please.

[northchannelsailor]

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?

[ndutton]

Thanks for the update. I agree with oiling the cylinders and keeping the machinery moving, the same as you would for a prolonged layoff.

[marthur]

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?