Heart Surgery for Sea Quill

[dkirsop]

I'll try to draw up a diagram or take a better picture this weekend.

https://youtu.be/ZtNh4A2Q__A

I don't know how to insert a working link. If this doesn't work just do a search on uTube for "AD21 Running" and it will come up.

[WillieC]

That link works fine. Thanks. Sounds very nice!

I just finished up the 17C and boy does it need help on these cold days, at least for the first start. The old MD3B had such poor compression, that may be why it started so easily, always in a state of decompression. My mechanic friend just talked to his old diesel buddy who also confirmed these glowplug free engines take a lot of cranking and decompression when stone cold and don't stop cranking!
Can't wait to hear how you did it.

[sail149]

I found it
Try this link
https://youtu.be/ZtNh4A2Q__A
Or put this directly into you tube search bar
youtu.be/ZtNh4A2Q__A
Nice clean engine
Warren

[dkirsop]

Spring is here and time to move on with the heart surgery!

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Stay tuned for installation photos!

[WillieC]

Even I can smell where this is going. The one advantage to NOT having a BC hardtop. I'll be doing the same shortly only with a 650 pound unit.

[dkirsop]

I do have a hard top, it is a large hatch that spans the dog house opening and is easy to remove. The PO made it and did a very nice job! It is also hinged and can be opened for ventilation. I'll include some pictures in my next post.

I think my motor weighs in at close to 600lb.; the manual says approximately 550lb but this is for the raw water cooled version. I designed the gantry for 600lb.

[DougSea]

I couldn't get the youtubes to work.

I fixed the original link of the engine running. Should work for you now.

Love this thread.

[WillieC]

My hardtop is also removable, but I figured out how to swap engines without that extra work. When the top comes off, it needs more work than I want to do at this time. Your yard crane is exactly what I contemplated doing. I think I will repeat my ramp side entry system that I used for removal. As BetaDon says, all I need is a decent come-along. My overhead, over in my shop across the road, has too many issues, not the least of which is getting the boat close enough to it.
Then again, forklift rental would be almost like cheating. I haven't ruled that out yet. Our problem is our relative remoteness, that and my frugality. And I take a certain pleasure in solving difficult problems. A problem in itself.
ps, Doug, thanks for the fix. I managed to find it on the youtubes, but I appreciate your moderation.

[NickScheuer]

I like that SS exhaust pipe, dkirsop. We have a V-P MDE17-C in the DuNORD, but will be reading your posts diligently.

[JT48348]

That is impressive! Nicely

[dkirsop]

WillieC, I live on an island which precluded the rental of a hoist. Hence the scaffold. All in it only cost me $250 for the wood and I borrowed the chain hoist so I do not think it is costing me any more. As a bonus, I can work at geezer speed and not have to worry about hourly rates! It just might heat my house next winter too! Planning to install the rebuilt engine towards the end of this week.

[WillieC]

Geezer speed is my specialty! Be careful, though it looks like you've been around a few important blocks. I look at every dime I don't spend if I don't need to, I can spend on something I do want. Oh yes, any scraps end up in the wood stove as well.
Speaking of geezer speed, I just finished scraping my bottom, the boat's that is, and weather permitting getting that project done then it's time to put the 17C in. All in good time.

[DesertAlbin736]

WillieC, I live on an island which precluded the rental of a hoist.

And what a pretty island it is indeed! You've done and amazing job! Hopefully we'll be able to get back up that way again someday. Not this year, but perhaps in another 2 or 3 years & hopefully get to meet & see your boat in person, which would be awesome.

[dkirsop]

Installation of my rebuilt engine is now complete. Here are some photos of the final product.

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Of course one simply can't drop the engine in. The engine bed has to be cleaned up, new wires run and old sound insulation replaced. I routed the wires to keep them out of the sump and clear of any fuel/oil spills.

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Looking from above, all neat and ship shape.

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Here's the view from the front.

Alignment was easy and everything came together. Prop has been cleaned and new anodes installed. Just a few minor projects to finish off: exhaust temperature alarm, water and holding tank gauge, new bilge pump and a new VHF antenna. Should be in the water by the end of the month!

[honza]

Dkirsop:

Neat job. Would you remember what glow plugs you used? Anything special about their wiring? Any recent/practical experience with your setup? Thank you.

1971, hull 1110
P.S. It is hard to believe, that they built 97, or more, boats in one year.