Ep. 101 - Engine Pull, Part 1

[@sl0rion]

Wow, after so much time spent focussed on electrical, that dang motor looks like such a Rube Goldberg machine. So good to see it going!

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

"Rube Goldberg" is a fantastic description!

[@atienne_navarre]

Even though I have absolutely zero interest in sail boats, I love your channel, sense of humor and sticktuitness. In for the entire journey.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

That's very kind of you, I'm glad you're enjoying the vids. ^_^

[@dc1544]

Pulling boat engines, that brings back memories. I have pulled over 100 engines out and back in on different boats. Got it down to around 3 hours out and 4 hours in. That means running it when done. I understand doing things the first time is triple the time usually.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

If you can do it in 3 hours, then I needed more than triple the time. Ha ha!

[@MYNautiGirl]

As a mechanical guy who loves electrical too, I enjoy both videos. Something so satisfying about seeing your engine coming apart as you clean up the compartment.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

It was so satisfying! I can't wait to properly degrease, clean and paint the engine bay!

[@MYNautiGirl]

@@TheDigitalMermaid I can't wait to see you pull the engine out. I assume it's already happened, but I'm eagerly waiting for the video!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Unless the threads need loctite or _need_ to be dry, they need antiseize. 😀

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

I wonder, is that normally used on Yanmars?

[@jimsvideos7201]

@@TheDigitalMermaid Judging by how easily it came apart, it looks like it. There are different kinds; the nickel or copper-base ones are messy to use but work. There is carbon-based stuff I saw in aviation, no idea how commercially available it is but it was a lot more convenient.

[@SimpleElectronics]

Penetrating fluid does nothing but give a person the courage to tug a little harder! Great video! Can't wait to see you pull it out!

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Really?! Project farm has done testing of different penetrating fluids and seemed to have found they're more than placebo. Well if that's the case, then even more credit to the previous owner!

[@SimpleElectronics]

@@TheDigitalMermaid I'm not saying there are NEVER situations but every time I used penetrating fluid, the nut comes off leaving dry threads where it was sitting :)

[@projecttrawler]

Looking good. Making great progress so far

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks my friend! How's your trawler coming? Need to make a new video!

[@projecttrawler]

@TheDigitalMermaid won't be back on the boat till Thanksgiving but will be get to it for sure

[@vingreensill]

Well done!

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thank you!

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy T-D-M, ... I'm so GLAD to see you back on YOU-TUBE after your Sea-Faring JOURNEY ... COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Howdy Coop!

[@SteveRowe]

Nice to see you again after a bit of a break. 🙂

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Welcome back, Steve!

[@KeritechElectronics]

Nice to see you back!

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks, Keri! Can you believe, then next video is already uploaded! Haha. Hopefully I'll record another tonight. :)

[@jamesallen712]

Sorry Maddie but thats a new prop shaft. And as a boat restorer and bloke, not enough bleeping, bruised knuckles and seized bolts.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Curious; Why do you think I need a new prop shaft? Not doubting you, just trying to understand what it is that writes this one off?

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Thanks for another great video. You will be one happy lady when this engine is out. As always, I am looking forward to your next video.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks for the kind comment, DAP! ^_^ I'm already editing part 2.

[@airgead5391]

Damn! That is good work I have to say! coming along nicely! I just made a precharge cable yesterday and used on my boat today. It totally prevented the loud fireworks I had before. I used a 120R resistor with soldered leads on it and hefty crocodile clamps, a bit like the one on battery chargers for the car.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

I have a spare precharge resistor, I just completely forgot about it... I'm going to need to make a checklist, 'cause I apparently forget the obvious. :)

[@mausball]

The prop shaft looks to be in repairable if not serviceable shape. Should be fine. I think your next tool investment should be a 3/8" battery impact. For all of the hardware you're going to be dealing with, it's a massive time saver.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

So long as it's long enough to fit the pulley wheel, ya, I think she's good. I kept thinking about buying one of those impact wrenches, and kept thinking "I won't need it much longer"... As far back as three years ago! *sigh*

[@mausball]

@@TheDigitalMermaid I bought one 3 years ago. It gets used almost weekly for something. It's also saved me a TON of time and effort. Yes, you can work without it, but honestly, the 4lb of tool, battery and charger is probably cheap insurance when you're tired or need the speed.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

@@mausball Yup. I need to get one. I can get a makita and use the same batteries.

[@alan-sk7ky]

and then some better sockets and extensions to go with it as it will hammer the cheap 3/8 stuff Maddie has... it never ends does it 🙂

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

FINALE !!! = nice Nice NICE Engine CRADLE / TROLLEY ! COOP ...

[@crazeguy26]

all the oil base fluids you can take to the autoparts stores 5 gals max per store. the coolent take that home and dump in the tolilt

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Oh, I still need to dump them, I'll check the local auto parts shop!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Aside, the engine/transmission interface out of the boat is similar to the transmission/transfer case interface in 4WD trucks; two separate systems with seals keeping it that way.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

I kinda figured they had to be separate, using different oils and all. I just wasn't sure where the separation was... I kinda figured I didn't need to worry, but I wanted to explain why I was draining the oil before pulling the transmission. :)

[@jimsvideos7201]

@@TheDigitalMermaid I think most people would do the same in your shoes, to save the mess if nothing else. In trucks you occasionally see a failure mode where transmission fluid leaks into the transfer case and is indicated by the transfer case being impossibly full. That’s academic for you now but might be of use to new boaters following you.

[@billbruce5528]

Great job -thanks for the update.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks for watching, Bill!

[@rklauco]

Wife: What are you watching? Me: Busty redhead getting dirty on a boat. Wife: ??? Me: Laughing my ass off :)

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Look, I am in no way responsible for marital issues, ya hear? :p

[@patchmack4469]

yes - its been a long time coming, video 101 and the engine is dismantled and on its way to 'who cares where' will be great to have the engine bay clear, cleaned and reainted all sparkling ready for its next installement the new power pack i am soooo looking forward to this

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Dude, I am soooo looking forward to seeing the bilge post-clean.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks for watching, Lou!

[@mikeunum]

AFter all this you have a lot of cleaning to do to get rid of all the oil, cooling and diesel . Then when it's clean the next step can be done ;-)

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

A gross job I am actually looking forward to doing!

[@tomcat2263]

I'm going crazy. This is just steampunk!

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Haha, kinda I guess :)

[@andrewmuir7938]

Always clean your shaft. It may or may not be long enough, but always keep it clean regardless... Anyways, stop being a 12 year old, yes that prop shaft looks good :0

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

lol!

[@bramsoff-grid]

7 of 9 😊

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Hello fellow nerd

[@teddypreston5525]

You should take the intake manifold off. That will further lighten the engine.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

I ended up not doing so. I asked about it on the Yanmar group on facebook and folks worried the bolts could break, and that it was best to just leave them be.

[@tastiger91]

Demolition is fun, you’ll find all the missing tools from the black hole and more.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Hahaha! I've reached a point where a few tools I lose constantly, I bought enough that I find old ones at about the same rate I lose new ones. My lights are one of those tools.

[@tomcat2263]

Have you managed to resolve the issue with the insurance by now?

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Yup! I'm covered until I'm ready to go back in the water. Then the insurance game will start again... *sigh*

[@frejaresund3770]

At least this grease monkey isn't laughing at you, I'm cringing with you. A big pat on the back for putting screws back were they came from, that's a very good way of not loosing them.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Putting the screws/bolts back was an amazing trick I was taught years ago. I lose everything so fast otherwise!

[@1over137]

I have a rule. When connecting a battery, if it arcs, STOP. Something is either wrong, or something with a big capacitor is connected. If I try again and it sparks still, I will not proceed before double checking everything. Before I had this rule the next thing to happen was the wire I just connected melted and was too hot to remove until I used the spanner to clout it.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

A fair rule, but in this case I realized fairly quickly it was the caps in the unit charging up. I should have had my precharge resistor with me.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

YUP = those ODD-BALL Spanners are something to be invested "in" = HOME-DEPOT or HOME-HARDWARE Items 17mm & 19mm were items my old 1993 Mazda MIATA required on occasion ! Dave ...

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

I had random loose spanners, but I gave in and bought a cheap set for this part of the project. I don't expect them to last long, but they got the job done.

[@TheRonskiman]

Nice progress, I am a mechanic, I wasn't laughing but I was thinking you really need to get some latex or nitrile gloves, saves getting all that grime embedded in your skin. I was cringing when you started hitting the transmission with that rubber mallet, I was thinking to myself just pull it backwards or pry it apart but you soon realised.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Funny thing is, I've got nitril gloves by I find I just rip them in no time. As for the mallet, I was using it mainly (I hoped) to break the seal. I initially tried pulling back on the transmission, but it wouldn't budge. Maybe I wasn't strong enough? In any case, once I could see the seal break, I was able to pull it.

[@TheRonskiman]

@@TheDigitalMermaid Some brands of gloves are just poor quality, but they also seem to go off, also easy to snag them but you just learn to not do it. Yes the transmission can certainly stick with a bit of corrosion, we've had some really bad ones on the trucks, and sometimes there's no where to lever. We've had the same with clutch covers and resorted to welding a metal plate on so we have something to lever on.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Further aside: Where did Captain Hook get his hook? …from there second hand store.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

lol, cute!

[@nunziocabulliese7797]

wow you are an amazing woman

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

Thanks, Nunzio!