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"Hello; A couple of things: ca
"Hello; A couple of things: can I replace a broken push rod on the fwd cylinder of my 1972 MD2B myself? (I know I will need strong men to help me at some point! ;-)
I took valve cover off and aft pushrod of fwd cyl is simply gone, but no damage to valve cover or rocker arm that I can see...cannot see rod down below, have not yet "fished" for it but took digital pics, think I can see top of it. Is this a bad or very bad thing?! I am re-building bridgedeck of companionway anyways, so can get head off if I have to w/o taking engine out of boat, yet.
Secondly: checked water impeller and gave it a light tug and whole shaft came out, with ok impeller still attached, and looks like a small ring of light-colored oil around middle of shaft...could be a bad thing?
I got the 30' sailboat for very cheap, knowing engine "needs work", so no surprises here, but generally taking the board's motto "what exactly do I, or can I fix, myself?!" Not afraid to take apart things, and realize may have to take engine out of boat, but enjoying the process! ;-)
Thank you!
100 lb woman with tools that weigh more than her! ;-) But I can fit in small spaces, very handy! ;-)"
"Hello; A couple of things: can I replace a broken push rod on the fwd cylinder of my 1972 MD2B myself? (I know I will need strong men to help me at some point! ;-)
I took valve cover off and aft pushrod of fwd cyl is simply gone, but no damage to valve cover or rocker arm that I can see...cannot see rod down below, have not yet "fished" for it but took digital pics, think I can see top of it. Is this a bad or very bad thing?! I am re-building bridgedeck of companionway anyways, so can get head off if I have to w/o taking engine out of boat, yet.
Secondly: checked water impeller and gave it a light tug and whole shaft came out, with ok impeller still attached, and looks like a small ring of light-colored oil around middle of shaft...could be a bad thing?
I got the 30' sailboat for very cheap, knowing engine "needs work", so no surprises here, but generally taking the board's motto "what exactly do I, or can I fix, myself?!" Not afraid to take apart things, and realize may have to take engine out of boat, but enjoying the process! ;-)
Thank you!
100 lb woman with tools that weigh more than her! ;-) But I can fit in small spaces, very handy! ;-)"