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    engine mounting points for an engine with saildrive

    Hello, I hoping to get some advice on whether I can safely use just the front engine mounting points to attach to the engine brackets (the part between the engine block and the rubber engine mount). I have a maranised Daihatsu 3 clyinder, of 993cc. It weighs about 85kg as basic engine, but has...
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    Overheating raw water cooled MD5A - tried the obvious, what's left?

    Hi, I have a little MD5A 7.5hp (late 70's) in my 26 foot keeler, which has recently started overheating after owning for 6+ years (incl. partial rebuild). Very quick recent history: The boat had been out of the water for a year, during which time I ran the engine 3-4 times to keep everything...
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    diesel or oild leak - very curly problem

    Hi, After my MD5A has been running for a while, a small puddle of amber fluid appears in the bilge. I thought it was diesel, as it initially appeared to be leaking from the injector bore in the head - (if this is even possible - shouldn't the diesel burn the moment it's injected, not having...
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    injector retaining yokes bent on MD5A - why?

    Hi, the three shims (EDIT: yokes) on my MD5A are bending when I tighten down the two nuts that push down the injector. I am using the recommended torque setting (10NM/7LBft) which is fairly low. I have flattened them out before, but this didn't last - first refitting bent them. Why do they...
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    MD5C120S versus MD5B110S differences

    "Hi, I know the obvious stuff "Hi, I know the obvious stuff, like different saildrive leg, higher RPM limit, and output power. What I'd like to know is: - could the 110s gearbox be coupled to the newer MD5C which doesn't appear to use the rubber coupling/three tooth drive?? What's the most...
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