bunyipdream
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"Hi,
I'm replacing a MD
"Hi,
I'm replacing a MD7B/120S with D1-20/130S. The original engine went in before the deck went on - some 26 years previous. The tank is behind the leg and close in and I've only got 54cms of clearance between the ring and the cockpit floor.
As I see it I have three options for installation of the leg:
1) pull out the tank so I can lean the head towards the transom and curl it in. Assumes the head room will be enough.
2)cut a hole in the cockpit to give me enough room. Big hole and significant make good afterwards.
3)split the lower leg from the gear head and push the lower up and re-attach in situ. Assumes the 130S can split in this way - I dont know yet? (the 120S can).
I'd any advice on this, particularly on option three.
I place the order for the engine as soon as I can resolve this part of the installation.
Regards
Tony"
I'm replacing a MD
"Hi,
I'm replacing a MD7B/120S with D1-20/130S. The original engine went in before the deck went on - some 26 years previous. The tank is behind the leg and close in and I've only got 54cms of clearance between the ring and the cockpit floor.
As I see it I have three options for installation of the leg:
1) pull out the tank so I can lean the head towards the transom and curl it in. Assumes the head room will be enough.
2)cut a hole in the cockpit to give me enough room. Big hole and significant make good afterwards.
3)split the lower leg from the gear head and push the lower up and re-attach in situ. Assumes the 130S can split in this way - I dont know yet? (the 120S can).
I'd any advice on this, particularly on option three.
I place the order for the engine as soon as I can resolve this part of the installation.
Regards
Tony"