Bob Perkins
02-13-2005, 07:05 PM
Hi Everyone,
It's been a while since my last update, flipping the boat. I've worked on the interior (sealing and varnishing), deck clamps, experimented with seating and dash arraingments, etc.
Today was one of those days that tests your nerves: Engine Install day.
I got the engine about a week and a half ago. (Brand New Mercruiser 5.7L 300HP).
Since then I borrowed a friends engine hoist and built a rolling cart for the motor. With this I was able to preset the engine down angle, fabricate and test the engine beds. I made a bunch of measurements so I would know exactly where to place the beds relative to the prop shaft, etc..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p316c7a276f10f03721e65800b6d2fc83/f523d9c0.jpg
It took a few days to laminate the engine beds, shape them to clear parts of the motor and get the mounts in place.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p5a24a5ec2a3dd745b72dadbaa40ce18a/f523d9cd.jpg
Today was the day to get it in. I originally wanted to through bolt a lifting eye vertically under the garage door opening - but that clearance with the 15" of space necessary for the rental chain hoist would not let the motor get high enough. I ended up through bolting horizonatally from inside. My big concern was sheer load. The bolt was rated for 2300 lbs SWL on the label, but then the label told you all the reasons don't trust the markings... (Motor only 1000 lbs)
It all worked out - I hoisted the engine as high as possible, then rolled the boat under. I could have used a few more inches of lift. The motor dragged a bit over the deck beams - but I was able to see-saw it and get it to clear..
Then I just lowered it onto the mounts.
It was just me and the wife - but it all went pretty well. My over thinking and re-measuring payed off. The output flange couldn't be placed any better wrt to prop shaft. Very minor (less than 1/16") adjustments to finish aligning.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p1aba95255b004992b7886be3f20e147b/f523d9d9.jpg
Phew..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/pe57718ce88aa4474a1a647950633b325/f523d9e0.jpg
I mentioned to the wife, the worst possible thing would be for something to let go and the motor to drop 7 feet through the boat, she didn't see the humor smile.gif
Now to buy more inside the boat stuff...
Regards,
Bob Perkins
My Current project is at:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291051329
[ 02-13-2005, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Bob Perkins ]
It's been a while since my last update, flipping the boat. I've worked on the interior (sealing and varnishing), deck clamps, experimented with seating and dash arraingments, etc.
Today was one of those days that tests your nerves: Engine Install day.
I got the engine about a week and a half ago. (Brand New Mercruiser 5.7L 300HP).
Since then I borrowed a friends engine hoist and built a rolling cart for the motor. With this I was able to preset the engine down angle, fabricate and test the engine beds. I made a bunch of measurements so I would know exactly where to place the beds relative to the prop shaft, etc..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p316c7a276f10f03721e65800b6d2fc83/f523d9c0.jpg
It took a few days to laminate the engine beds, shape them to clear parts of the motor and get the mounts in place.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p5a24a5ec2a3dd745b72dadbaa40ce18a/f523d9cd.jpg
Today was the day to get it in. I originally wanted to through bolt a lifting eye vertically under the garage door opening - but that clearance with the 15" of space necessary for the rental chain hoist would not let the motor get high enough. I ended up through bolting horizonatally from inside. My big concern was sheer load. The bolt was rated for 2300 lbs SWL on the label, but then the label told you all the reasons don't trust the markings... (Motor only 1000 lbs)
It all worked out - I hoisted the engine as high as possible, then rolled the boat under. I could have used a few more inches of lift. The motor dragged a bit over the deck beams - but I was able to see-saw it and get it to clear..
Then I just lowered it onto the mounts.
It was just me and the wife - but it all went pretty well. My over thinking and re-measuring payed off. The output flange couldn't be placed any better wrt to prop shaft. Very minor (less than 1/16") adjustments to finish aligning.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p1aba95255b004992b7886be3f20e147b/f523d9d9.jpg
Phew..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/pe57718ce88aa4474a1a647950633b325/f523d9e0.jpg
I mentioned to the wife, the worst possible thing would be for something to let go and the motor to drop 7 feet through the boat, she didn't see the humor smile.gif
Now to buy more inside the boat stuff...
Regards,
Bob Perkins
My Current project is at:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291051329
[ 02-13-2005, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Bob Perkins ]