DIY Engine Hoist and Head Removal - Free Range Sailing Ep 66

In the first of our refit series, we get started on our two main priorities for Mirrool's refit namely, preparing the hull for a new coat of anti-foul and a minor engine overhaul. As with all refits the unexpected is commonplace and we have to adapt to changing circumstances.
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[@hyime69]

The use of a Hammer by the Un-Trained can be costly but as a Qualified Engineer Jungle fighter and Twig Snapper! The use of a Tapometer or a Giggling pin Percussion adjustment device or the Ye Good Olde Walloping Stick is Strongly advised if it don't budge then get the Bigger One and HIT IT HARDER!!!

[@TheNWaite]

I seriously doubt there is a more authentic, genuine, informative, educational, ''living life as it should be lived'' type sailing blog out there. Discovering your channel has made my week.

[@elefja1]

That's the same way I label aircraft pushrods when I take them out! Nice job, you're a great teacher

[@IrregularPineapples]

jesus everything about this is glorious -- love the details and the nitty gritty of the engine -- this is badass

[@firstmkb]

I always enjoy your videos as entertainment, but you also seem to cover things that the other channels I follow don't. Thanks for showing some of the diesel workings!

[@professormoptop]

Troy reminds me of a professor with the wealth of knowledge he knows and contributes to the sailing community. Love the content!!!

[@matthewmac89]

I have watched many sailing shows and they are all good (well most) but you guys are the best!

[@izaacbanks3337]

i like that timber boat to your port side!!!

[@gymcoachdon]

"The right tool for the job is a hammer, and anything can be a hammer." Sounds like a T-shirt slogan to me, and I'd buy one! Great delivery on that line as well! I feel a bit silly, but I checked everyday for this upload, and was always a bit sad when it wasn't up. Glad you are back at it!

[@geneberry7114]

Glad to see you and Pascale back Troy, but especially glad to see my future boat : )

[@larrimos]

It’s difficult to express the joy of seeing a new upload from you two. Thanks, from the currently frozen tundra of Kentucky....

[@brixtonalden6848]

Instablaster...

[@b-s-8742]

We've missed you!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Well, we're back!

[@alfredwylde3824]

I missed you. Thanks from Kent in uk

[@toms4123]

Great episode - wish I had Troy’s experience

[@kevinjasper415]

Great to see partners getting on so well on a common project. You are both knowledgeable in your own ways and bring different things to a common good. You have a great boat and thank you for letting us share your story. Stay close to each other, heads down and you will be back in your natural environment before you know it. Stay safe and enjoy each other and your travels.

[@SaschaSupertramp]

Nice Video, Muchas Gracias ;-) I bought a boat with a Yanmar 3GM30C this year. So thanks for sharing! Kind regards from Germany Sascha

[@leongiese2349]

"Always important to use the right tool for the job. The right tool is a hammer and anything can be a hammer" I say the rye smile mate! hah hah.Good to see You guys back.... you crack me up!!

[@RoyClare]

Loved the discussion about “just an anode”. You guys ... 🤣🤙

[@donniesenor3440]

So glad you 2 are back, love it

[@davexvs]

wow i like the way you educate without being condescending and pascale must be very patient recording what you do look forward to more {:-) PAV uk

[@boblawrence1692]

Missed you guys.....thank for sharing

[@mikeferguson2828]

Great video guys. I have 2x 3ym30 in my cat . Nice to see the internals

[@shanekonarson]

Great episode, I like the more educational episodes sometimes , Troys explanations of the mechanics are very clear and concise . Got a project just like this one in the future with a mates boat . Thanks guys

[@whotknots]

With regard to the morbid attraction engine interiors exert upon small and injurious objects. Back in the 1980's after just completing a complete rebuild on the engine for a V8 Range Rover a mate of mine started it for the first time and immediately heard a sound every mechanic dreads, a high frequency rattle! Evidently a single, small, machine thread screw had somehow been overlooked where it lay somewhere in the intake network and literally as the engine started, the destructive little monster had promptly migrated straight into a cylinder. You can no doubt imagine the rest of the saga Troy!

[@jerrycrockett2545]

I've been watching Free Range Sailing since the beginning, and I've refined my technique. I click like, then watch the video.

[@danhaas]

Jerry Crockett Ha! By now, you KNOW you’re going to like it! Me too. Most dependable channel for that!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Troy just is amazed with tips and such when it comes to mechanics. Oh, yes, and fishing !!! :-)

[@gking5522]

Once again, you're reading my mind. I have a 2GM 20F and it will need to be overhauled next year. So, you've lead me through the hallowed halls of knowledge and onto the straight path to avoid Fuc#ing Up! Thanks Troy. G King, SV Intuition

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The straight path to not screwing up? Friend, that path is winding, tortuous and well hidden!!

[@gking5522]

@@FreeRangeLiving Well Yeah, but I was trying to keep the comment terse! ;8>)

[@ascot1049]

Man in his element. Nether seen you smile has much .

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

Thank goodness you guys are back to restore my Free Range Sailing Tonic of pleasure.

[@OleNavy]

Ahhh, I can relax again. Glad you have finally got some internet access once again. Pascale has kept my mouth watering on Instagram, but I have been missing my mechanical fix from Troy. Back in the swing again!!!

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

A rare find...a capable Vessel with an excellent Captain & First Mate. Been on board since the beginning...enjoyed every episode.😘 Ventos justos e mar calmo ⛵️ 😘

[@amarieshearer7613]

Don’t know much about engines but it was interesting seeing you break it down!

[@jonnorousseau3096]

Yay, missed you both, Troy, I'm no idiot when it comes to machines and engines, you explain things so well for those that perhaps don't have years of engineering experience, and you both give so freely and sincerely of your knowledge, a huge shout out to you. Free range sailing is by some stretch the best sailing channel on KZbin. Riley and Elayna would be well advised to take a leaf from your book. It is the book of reality, and not the book of fantasy. Keep these great videos coming.

[@TheNWaite]

Agreed on all fronts. R&E lost me when they sold their souls to commercialism and picked up that plastic palace on water from the French boat builders. I am staying fixed on this channel now.

[@jonnorousseau3096]

Yip, the early SLC videos were really good, but as time passed, less sailing, more oooooh aaaaaah ,look at out fantastic cat, anchored, and us pontificating on the whole cruising lifestyle, and the realities for 99℅ of boat owners and cruising yachtsmen, fair dues, their early videos were great, but Troy and Pascale are more down to earth, not romanticising what is a tough, dirty, smelly, expensive, wholly unromantic way of life. The real difference is Troy and Pascale will have a following of actual sailors, and that following will grow as more genuine yachties grow tiresome of the unrealistic paradise island dreams that some other channels are beginning to spew forth like holly wood "celebrities'. Sorry the likes of SLV AND DELOS(utter self glorification puke) get over yourselves, be real. I've commented on this channel and got an immediate and friendly response, more than I can say for some other channels

[@jonnorousseau3096]

The reality is that Troy and Pascale are like most of us, limited budget, small manageable boat, no airs and graces, delusions of grandeur, KZbin and Patreon are fickle playing fields, you can fall as quickly as you rise. Same with DELOS, these types of channels sell unattainable dreams to couch dreamers, who might find themselves well out of their depths' at sea in an environment they never saw on a You tube video. I crew on a 63' retired Cape to Rio open ocean racer, with 13 self tailing cockpit winches, for running backstays, traveller, main sheet, genoa and jib sheets, twin interlinking 2 speed pedestal grinders. Blah blah, usual Clipper race type setup. These big name "sailing channels" are largely utter bollocks in terms of reality.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

There's something for everyone out there and we're glad to be here for all of you guys. Thanks for joining us.

[@johnbaumgartner2137]

WELL done,

[@SailingTimeFlies]

Great video free range, we just subscribed to your channel and enjoying your videos, it is so nice to come across sailing channels who are sailing and living on smaller boats. cheers Dean and Fiona.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Welcome aboard!

[@panther105]

That little engine seems so humble, yet it's taken you all over and you've literally trusted it with your lives. Good little motor. Now it's your turn to get some attention....

[@DreadDoctor]

Glad to see you back. Great video, I really enjoy watching you get dirty on a boat for some reason..lol

[@tomharrell1954]

Great video!

[@bradyfilm]

Hey T and P great to get a bit of Free Range back in my life, can't wait for more!

[@danhaas]

These episodes are what make the adventuring episodes smooth sailing. Looking forward to the coming refit eps, then splash! Off to new horizons! ❤️🎶

[@Jayboy72]

Dueditional application of force? Elbow grease..Love it!

[@bandulasri]

very educational mate ~

[@MagniKhan]

The tips are golden Troy, thanks. Love the show.

[@MrEaf1974]

Ahhhh so happy a new episode is out. It feels like it’s been forever ☺️😁😁

[@overlandteahouse1273]

Thanks again for this. I have the same engine in 'Clea', but my experience lies briefly in VW boxers so it was super helpful to see you pull this apart and also explain some aspects specific to diesels.

[@dougfairweather]

Thanks Troy... You have a great way of teaching things... (But I'll always refer to the workshop manual!)

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Think you covered pretty much everything , good job of explaining to those who don't know :)

[@philbox4566]

Ooooh, that lovely pearling lugger behind you near the end. Hope that gets done up to pristine condition.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Condemned:(

[@philbox4566]

@@FreeRangeLiving Oh that is so sad. No way can that be left to rot.

[@HDXBear]

Well done as always. having that engine out and doing injector repairs taking the head off is time well spent as it affords you an inspection , decarbon the cylinders and head etc and provides peace of mind knowing everything is sound an ounce of prevention goes a long way. I always cut my oil filters open and check the filter medium for any metal or cuttings etc you can get a feel for whats going on down in the basement . Cheers to you both hope your haul out stays within budget

[@richardspurlock3300]

We love the way you'll do your videos, your style of video is nice. We also love the free range shirts, they are very nice. Thanks again for all the vids.

[@sawingate]

So happy that you are back! Great instructional session.

[@madwldgrp1]

Can an engine overhaul and refit be any tougher...not when Troy and Pascale are on task! You two inspire when you say, 'its not that difficult, it's well within your grasp'.... You two are legends!!

[@dinksontour2179]

Hi guys great video Troy keep a look out for chemsearch yeld it's cost heaps but it's great in wet areas were bearings gett stuck on shafts and stubborn bolts etc try bearing supplers Rgds Peter

[@philgawthrop2518]

Troy, your engineer is showing! I know you love this stuff, good on ya!

[@ravenfeather7087]

Ah, the old diesel engine blues. When I took over the survey vessel I ran the organization I worked for agreed to replace the engine with a Cat 3306. What a treat to have something that was dependable and not needing constant repair. More of the story, I examined the hull of the old steel boat and discovered it was getting thin in places. Rusting. So, having to take it to a shipyard anyway for the engine, wrote up the specs for cutting out weak sections and replacing with new metal. One day I went to check on the progress, several hours drive, and when I saw their hull repair my eyes about popped out of my head. Instead of cutting out the weak sections they had simply scabbed over the weak metal and welded on another layer of metal. Fortunately I had carefully written the contract and it said cut out the deteriorated metal and cut new metal to fit the hole and then weld. Which they did. They did a great job with the engine though! Loved that engine. I suspect it's still blub blubbing.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I do remember you telling us about that shipyard in the Gove episode. I like the CAT diesels too except for the injectors being under the rocker cover.

[@bmushler]

As usual, great info and the presentation is superb. Enough explanation to have things make since but not so much that you find yourself thinking " Blue, yes, I think I'll paint the ceiling Blue" (part of an old bad joke). The is it worth your time! Hit home what with the little head nod. But life is soooo much better now, Right! Best O' Luck Bill

[@steamerAE]

Thanks for another great video, well done, thumps up!

[@hellohellohello6847]

Just found your channel!! Nice work!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Welcome. There's a ton of episodes before this so we hope you enjoy them all.

[@CaptainBax]

Great to see you guys getting on top of some boat maintenance but the main reason I'm leaving a comment is, I just wanted to thank you both for choosing such a lite material for your T-Shirts. I unfortunately caught shingles off my brother in-law just before Xmas and anyone who has had it will tell you, just how painful and irritating it is. My only gripe is I wish I had bought half a dozen of them, as it was the only shirt I could wear for any length of time while I suffered with it. So a BIG thank you and hope you guys keep with that brand for future T-Shirts as there are so lite and cool to wear, just perfect for our hot Australian summers. Talking of Shirts I think Pascal could do with a new one, looks a bit worse for wear but maybe that was from all the hard work you guys have been doing. I also hope she didn't have to sand that whole bottom down by herself, can't think of a worst job than sanding paint off. If she did, you've got a keeper there Troy, as if she wasn't perfect enough... great cook, loves fishing, eats oysters and likes a beer... you better get a ring on that finger before someone else does :-) lol.

[@rickatkins1493]

Go for the new one, peace of mind at sea is a wonderful thing.

[@TC-nk5te]

So glad to see you two back, I missed my FRS episodes :)

[@zencrasailing5732]

I went through the same process many years ago with my Clansman “Idler” finding large patches o osmosis and many smaller blisters. I hand sanded the whole hull back to glass. She was a beautiful boat to sail.

[@rustyjeff3007]

Have been looking forward to the refit series. Yay

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Great video!!! Love the technical videos. Can’t wait for more!

[@S.Kona34]

Good to see youzzzz...

[@yepme6484]

I do in joy how he explained the diesel engine, and to explain on paying and over priced part or frankenstein it. Good job!!!!

[@philipwilkie3239]

LOL great to see Rosshaven, good choice. We spent 6 weeks there exactly this time last summer getting our steel bottom blasted and repainted. Overall we had a good experience there, hope the weather held and it works out well for you guys as it did for us. SV Burramys.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Awesome video y’all. Love the tutorials. As you already know tips, tricks and easy fixes use to be years of experience. Now we have KZbin! Looking forward to the next one!

[@richardscudds4753]

Dam , now i gotta wait till next week , very intriguing , got my attention

[@boeretoer]

Missed you guys alot! Thank you for this cool video!

[@sw923]

Great see you guys back.Good luck with repairs.

[@wendymcdaniel7129]

My husband Charlie says “the bigger the job, the bigger the hammer!” ;-)

[@doug1030]

Good to see you two again . Looking forward to a new season .

[@MiQBohlin]

Thnx m8’s, I was a bit worried there. Now I know you’re kicking on. Good episode! 🛠 Like the way that anything can be a hammer 🔨 😉 And thnx for the related book links. 📕📘📙📗

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Fear not Mick! We still have a long way to go just to finish seeing Australia. Anything that can't be fixed with a hammer is a job for an electrician.

[@MiQBohlin]

🤣

[@MiQBohlin]

Then when you need a sparky, just let me know ⚡️🔌

[@bevantweedie5129]

Free Range Sailing an electrician can fix anything with a pair of wire cutters.

[@MiQBohlin]

An amp clamp is quite handy as well 😉

[@48William]

Glad you are back on missed you guys

[@ireneiusi1209]

You guys are awesome. Thank you Troy for the informative video, I just finsihed a Coxswain course and we did a little engineering so now I could actually understand some motor stuff that you were talking about. Thanks. P.s. Troy is much better explaining things then the lecturer was.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We recommend a few books in our video descriptions. Anything by Nigel Caulder is an excellent resource if boat systems are your future. Good luck!

[@klemenprezelj]

Nice seeing u again. I have the same engine, giving me a hard time, i'am s...mechanic. Hope to see you back on the water soon. Best regards, K.

[@fitzyholden1036]

Good to see you back !

[@brianboys9015]

VERY INTERESTING.

[@SailingTaranto]

I got an engine like that!! Invaluable tips. Cheers :-)

[@TattooDawg]

Very informative! Thank you very much.

[@H2Dwoat]

I love these videos, you make it look easy (even when issues arise). Cheers.

[@barryrizzo2944]

Happy you are back

[@bartblack7326]

Great video as always...

[@hv2sailsvsweetpea680]

Great video! Love you guys😎

[@48William]

Mailed yesterday hope you enjoy

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thank you sir

[@jcs6347]

Good to see you back on! I've help DIY maintenance on Yanmars with friends here in the USA. Keep the fuel clean and the filters cleaner and they run forever - on a inland lake that is... lol, Cheers

[@graemefenwick6925]

Push a long strip of rag or plastic (lint free) into any open galleries to prevent bits dropping into the sump. A long strip, so it hangs out, over the side & you don't re-assemble the engine with the galleries still blocked by them.

[@sk333tchy]

You're off your rocker ;')

[@sideswipper]

thanks

[@blessedbackpacker222]

you can insert rig in open areas of engine in order to protect anything falling inside

[@MrRJBooth]

Enjoyed watching this . Cheers :-)

[@jamest6837]

i was a diesel mechanic for 35 years....you need a can of ''pb blaster'' that stuff is 100 times better than wd-40 for breaking stuff free.....good job on your mechanic skills...

[@Bleemus]

Well done!

[@PillSharks]

The boat my father bought over 20 years ago came with the Yanmar GM20 and it’s given brilliant service... the only problems I’ve had was the filter housing bleed screw stripping, the whole unit was replaced and that wasn’t cheap from memory and the fuel lift pump started leaking and was replaced...other than servicing items that’s it... I’ve had the same problem with the anodes especially the bastard on the rear of the engine! Another problem I was made aware of is the exhaust elbow which can corrode inside forcing seawater water into the rear or number 2 cylinder! Luckily for me the previous owner had made one up which is different from Yanmars design and works perfectly and shouldn’t ever need replacing... anyway just thought I’d let you know, there’s plenty of information about it on the Internet! There was a gentleman in the US who supplied them for around a £100 delivery..

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Yup, I can see that the bleed would be a problem. Steel bolt, alloy housing. Have replaced lift pump for that reason and could see a blanking plate and 12v lift pump as a sensible option with original pump kept as spare for remote area failure.

[@PillSharks]

Free Range Sailing so you’ve gone over to electric lift pump have you? One of our workboats has a Beta 120hp engine in it and the guy who was looking after the maintenance was told that the original was leaking and they put the 12v pump on it... I felt a lot happier with the old pump than the electric one and now every time I’m working the boat it’s always in the back of my head that it’s going to fail! Lol

[@FreeRangeLiving]

No, still mechanical but electric makes sense.

[@PillSharks]

Free Range Sailing ok so you will probably go to electric then... personally I like the original idea and apart from the lift pump leaking there’s not much to go wrong with them and if the engines running then the pump is working! If the electric one loses power or burns out then obviously the engine will stop! My mother and father are about to join a cruise ship in Brisbane in the next week or so and off up to Papua New Guinea and back to Brisbane so I’ll get them to give you a wave as they go passes Townsville!

[@captngrinell]

Welcome back, we missed you

[@alofns]

Happy New Year. Great video. Thanks.

[@joebrown1382]

Interesting video. I enjoy watching Troy overhaul equipment. I didn't know this was a little 2 cylinder engine quite small. Dry docking must be expensive I would guess. Looking forward to other parts in this series.

[@ericktaylor-webb6711]

Remember Troy to use the citric acid in the ports were the water runs through to dissolve the lime scale and give you a very clean port for more water to cool the engine down and you can also use the citric acid the clean out all the pipes so they are nice and clean any citric acid will do as long as its in the crystal form so you can dilute it

[@victorbitter583]

Nice one. Here's a tip for you Troy that I learned in the exhaust trade. There is a product you can get called Wurth Rostoff Ice+ Professional. It works about 30x better than WD40 as a release agent. It's not cheap compared to WD but it's great to have a can and only use it when you have to. It would have made short work of them anodes and the pre/c chamber. This stuff has never ever failed me. cheers.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Wurths make consistently good products but they aren't as ubiquitous as the old WD. I'll get some if I see it.

[@fillg]

Every toolbox needs a screw stick, a beatin iron, and a pair of pinchers. :)