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Forum: Troubleshooting 06-25-2021, 12:34 PM
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Posted By northchannelsailor
Carb Issues After Covid Layup Solved

I just wanted to put this out there and share my experience getting the boat back in the water after a long layup. Several years ago my engine started leaking oil and then with covid the boat didn’t...
Forum: Troubleshooting 02-02-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,069
Posted By northchannelsailor
Check out my oil pan saga ...

Check out my oil pan saga

https://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10773
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-12-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Reality was defying logic starring at four litres...

Reality was defying logic starring at four litres of oil in my bilge. There was absolutely no reason it should be there lol. The crack was not visible until the engine was pulled. Very unlikely to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-10-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Alignment purgatory. That was painful. 15510

Alignment purgatory. That was painful.

15510
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-07-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Ready to go back into the engine bay. Fingers...

Ready to go back into the engine bay. Fingers crossed. A few challenges like a broken stud and alignment of the gasket etc but I think it’s good to go!

15508
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-06-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Tomorrow is another day 15507

Tomorrow is another day

15507
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-08-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
It has occurred to me after looking at this kind...

It has occurred to me after looking at this kind of job, what likely was the cause of the cracked oil pan. I can imagine a pry bar being slipped under the engine in either the installation or in the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-07-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Yes. I sailed around two seasons without an...

Yes. I sailed around two seasons without an engine before I got to the job. I had made time this spring but Covid caused our club to lock the gate.

I just got a replacement pan today. Waiting for...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-26-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,616
Posted By northchannelsailor
Thanks for the replies. Can this swap be done...

Thanks for the replies. Can this swap be done with the engine hoisted in the cabin?
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Forum: Overhaul 09-26-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,937
Posted By northchannelsailor
How did it go? I’m in the same boat. Cracked oil...

How did it go? I’m in the same boat. Cracked oil pan
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-24-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,616
Posted By northchannelsailor
Oil Pan Replacement

I have a crack on my oil pan and need a replacement. Will a pan I have sourced with a 1972 build date fit mine that has the serial number 171300. I didn’t see a build date on mine anywhere yet.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Or old school?

Or old school?
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
15397 Here is one of the two forward mounts....

15397

Here is one of the two forward mounts. They have two shims as well. Don’t think it cuts the mustard so badly compressed.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
15396 They look like rubber belting. Should...

15396

They look like rubber belting. Should I do something different? Any other advice for the pan swap?
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
15395 The current status. The mounts look...

15395

The current status. The mounts look sketchy. I will post pictures.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
15394 The lift

15394

The lift
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
The mystery is FINALLY solved. The oil pan is...

The mystery is FINALLY solved. The oil pan is cracked??! Ice?? I do know the boat flooded one winter according to the PO.

Are all the oil pans the same each year?
15393
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Thanks. I'm sure I checked it but I will look at...

Thanks. I'm sure I checked it but I will look at it again.

Marthur, NCYC. I was in Killarney before as well.
Forum: Introductions 07-31-2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,089
Posted By northchannelsailor
Update please. Saw the video. Wow that is a...

Update please. Saw the video. Wow that is a leak.:eek: Don't feel bad mine all went into the bilge too, but:mad: much slower.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-31-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Hello again. Well the engine continued to leak...

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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-11-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
There is a cheap set at Princess Auto aka Harbour...

There is a cheap set at Princess Auto aka Harbour Freight for $23. Worth a shot.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
With the boat in the water I'd rather not fill...

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...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-10-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
Currently in the water. I had a thought. I...

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.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-09-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
That could turn pear shaped for sure!

That could turn pear shaped for sure!
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-08-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,833
Posted By northchannelsailor
I don't see lock washers like that on mine. ...

I don't see lock washers like that on mine.

Is this job of lifting the engine better done on the hard or in the water?
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