What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?

[kaelc]

Why Courtney/Comox for the opening?

Family, visiting from up North. 5 boy nephews who need to feel some springs or cohos and hopefully get their grandad out.

 

[seahorse]

Took the new puppy out to Comox Lake today, she was watching the wife on the paddle board. I wanted to check out the new impeller on the main to make sure all was working as expected before our Nootka trip this Friday

 

[Pineapple Express]

Took the new puppy out to Comox Lake today, she was watching the wife on the paddle board. I wanted to check out the new impeller on the main to make sure all was working as expected before our Nootka trip this Friday

Cute pup! Golden Retriever?

 

[seahorse]

Cute pup! Golden Retriever?

Yes, got her from southern Alberta on May 20th

 

[Newf]

Going to change the glow plugs on my 3 cylinder diesel next week. Reading lots of stories online of them snapping off during removal. Don’t want to go there so any tips from you mechanics? Engine hot or cold? Any special penetrant to spray or soak around the threads ahead of time??

 

[brutus]

Going to change the glow plugs on my 3 cylinder diesel next week. Reading lots of stories online of them snapping off during removal. Don’t want to go there so any tips from you mechanics? Engine hot or cold? Any special penetrant to spray or soak around the threads ahead of time??

All I can say is it happens lol, dealer broke 2 in my duramax, they had to pull the heads off to get them out

 

[Newf]

All I can say is it happens lol, dealer broke 2 in my duramax, they had to pull the heads off to get them out

Oh oh. I don’t want that to happen. One of three working and she starts ok so maybe I should wait until the summer fishing is over.

 

[InterMechanico]

Oh oh. I don’t want that to happen. One of three working and she starts ok so maybe I should wait until the summer fishing is over.

Seafoam or moovit penetrating oil overnight or longer. Be gentle, no impact tools. If the prove stubborn put a wrench on them and gently tap the top with a hammer while applying force to the wrench. I’d bet they’ll pop right out.

 

[Aquaholic]

Going to change the glow plugs on my 3 cylinder diesel next week. Reading lots of stories online of them snapping off during removal. Don’t want to go there so any tips from you mechanics? Engine hot or cold? Any special penetrant to spray or soak around the threads ahead of time??

Ask @noluck

 

[Jackp]

Very talented friend/fabricator did this radar arch, bait cleaning table (perfect to drop in 3/4" UHMW board) and welded rigger mount pads.

If anyone is interested in getting work like that done I can provide his info, works out of his shop in Nanaimo. As an idea for anyone interested, the arch is about ~$3k, completely custom.

So jealous !!

Put the trailer up on blocks this week. Things looking pretty sad underneath. New axle to be ordered tomorrow. New springs & (having recently weighed the boat with full tank) I found I was well over the max weight without brakes. Gulp. Only been dragging this thing around for 7 years.
So, full disc brake kit with surge actuator on order too. So glad I don’t have any expensive hobbies…

im thinking of adding brakes to my single axle trailer too. How much did it cost you in all ?

 

[noluck]

Going to change the glow plugs on my 3 cylinder diesel next week. Reading lots of stories online of them snapping off during removal. Don’t want to go there so any tips from you mechanics? Engine hot or cold? Any special penetrant to spray or soak around the threads ahead of time??

if it sticks in the head it is because the tip has swollen, nothing will help with freeing it but if it doesn't come out someone will be removing the head. what make of engine?

 

[brutus]

if it sticks in the head it is because the tip has swollen, nothing will help with freeing it but if it doesn't come out someone will be removing the head. what make of engine?

Sounds like a good job for you

 

[noluck]

Sounds like a good job for you

langford is not in my backyard. lol

 

[Newf]

if it sticks in the head it is because the tip has swollen, nothing will help with freeing it but if it doesn't come out someone will be removing the head. what make of engine?

It’s a 2014 Volvo Penta D1-30.

 

[noluck]

It’s a 2014 Volvo Penta D1-30.

sent a pm

 

[the force]

Replaced my throttle and shift cables for the main, easier and cheaper then I thought… should have done a couple years ago.

Also, rookie mistake with my spare file filter. The compartment that I thought was dry is only ‘mostly’ dry. Ziplock or vac seal next time!

 

[sly_karma]

Removed my fuel injectors and shipped them off for cleaning/diagnosis. Lost power on #3 cylinder, compression good, spark and injector signal good. This boat has two separate 10 micron fuel filters on board, but this is the second blocked injector in 180 hours. Might be I need to replace high pressure side fuel hoses.

 

[Max123]

Removed my fuel injectors and shipped them off for cleaning/diagnosis. Lost power on #3 cylinder, compression good, spark and injector signal good. This boat has two separate 10 micron fuel filters on board, but this is the second blocked injector in 180 hours. Might be I need to replace high pressure side fuel hoses.

Curious about the injector failure. What were the symptoms and did you have any theory on the cause? Just a reminder that G1 Etecs have the regular spin on fuel filter, but also have a really fine in-line filter that gets changed as part of the 300hr service:

0362268 Fuel Filter Assembly - Evinrude | Crowley Marine

Find Fuel Filter Assembly - 0362268 here. Offering discount prices on OEM Evinrude parts for over 50 years.

www.crowleymarine.com

I'm fairly good about throwing in a splash of the Evinrude 2+4 fuel conditioner with each fill, but is there any recommend preventative maintenance?

 

[Squire]

Replaced gas struts and mounts for the big hatch cover. They aren’t really designed for a salt water environment so I’ll be changing them out in the future before one breaks.
Sorted and organized all boating and fishing gear on board for our annual trip to Bamfield starting Thursday.

 

[Rain City]

Replaced gas struts and mounts for the big hatch cover. They aren’t really designed for a salt water environment so I’ll be changing them out in the future before one breaks.
Sorted and organized all boating and fishing gear on board for our annual trip to Bamfield starting Thursday.

What a great feeling