Very impressive guys, I was very nervous the first time I removed my engine. But once you do it and tear everything apart it doesn’t seem that bad after all. Also where can I get one of those wonderful Sailing Indiana shirts? Thanks for sharing and be safe.
Hey Norman! Thanks so much for watching again. This was definitely nerve wracking, but then putting the head back together the 2nd time really showed us how much we’d learnt the first time, because that wasn’t scary at all😂 Although we were worried about the torquing!! T-shirts, great question! We are looking into getting something set up now with a few options, so we’ll send you a message once we go live! (Hopefully in the next month or two).
The engine is 100% this boats Achilles heal 🥲 Still having issues with compression and now it’s also burning oil… so basically needs taking out again and probably rings changing. Or we somehow find some money for a new one and be done with it
@@SailingIndiana I hate to say it, but I think that engine is pretty much near the end of its life. When you're having to replace major components, do a top end rebuild, do a bottom end rebuild, and she's still not running right, it's pretty much time to send her down to Davey Jone's locker (or the equivalent modern eco-friendly disposal method). You've pretty much done all you can for her. I suggest you're very close to having to bite the bullet and get a new one - you'll need it, especially if you're eventually crossing the pond. Cheers.
@@MondoRockable We think you’re probably right🥺 It’s also more about peace of mind while we’re out sailing… Every time we have the engine on at the moment we’re just sat listening for any change in pitch or noises and it’s taking the fun out of sailing for us now. Also will add value to the boat if we ever do sell her. Plus there are only so many ‘engine rebuild’ videos people want to watch😂 Think we need to start saving some money and looking at our options…
Never forget how far you've come - this all started off because the mechanic noticed the 'rough running' and told you it needed a 'top-end rebuid'! Yes, the overheating issue was a bit of a side show, but you have now discovered & fixed the original problem which was there from Day 1 of you owning Indiana. In the process you have virtually rebuilt the engine so just feed it clean fuel & air and you should now have a good, reliable engine there. You also have a great set of new skills including being able to fully service your engine & knowing so much about how it all works and goes together Onwards & upwads - look forward to seeing you out on the water again!!
We can’t thank you enough for all of your help with this, Guy! A true knight in shining armour and what you have taught us along the way has been invaluable🙏🏼 Most of all, you gave us the confidence to do this ourselves and saved us from handing over huge amounts of money to the marine industry! What we’ve learnt along the way will be knowledge we can use forever, to us or anyone else in a similar situation! We can’t wait to get out there now and get this sailing dream truly underway⛵️
Dinky little engine guys ...those are horrible prices on spares though for OE parts.🤔 Well done for getting it all out and stripped down..glad youve still got advice from above😉🤭
Thank for watching! Yes it’s so little, which makes the cost of parts even more crazy😬 Oh yes, we were very lucky to have Guy and also just the sailing community in general giving us some help and guidance🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi David, thanks so much for watching! That is a good point and one we have since thought back on. But the engine has been worked on before with pistons out (hence punch marks on top of each) and all was in very good condition, so didn’t seem worth it. Generally a very low mileage engine we suspect, so fingers crossed we’ve solved the major issue now🤞🏼
Often you don't save a lot of money by doing DIY repair, but you certainly gain wisdom. Wisdom is most easily attained through difficult experience, and you had your share. The standard automotive procedure after an overheat and a head gasket leak is to ask a local machine shop to machine the heads flat, because the head can warp from heat. I sure hope this repair works out well for you. Regardless of how this turns out, I tip my hat to you for your decision to give it a try. I own the same engine and did a few videos as well.
Thanks for another positive comment! Great to hear you’ve got the same engine and have been through this stuff before, we appreciate your comments even more in that case😅 We’ll definitely give your videos a watch, we’ve been watching all of the Yanmar videos we can find to build up our knowledge. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching along, Colin! No way we thought we could achieve anything like this when we started out!! It’s all been such a huge leaning experience
In one of your prior video you tested compression and found it to be low on all cylinders but more so on #1. Why haven't you just replaced all the compression rings since you already had the bottom part out?
This is a good question, we probably should have done while we were there, but they looked fine on inspection. #2 and #3 were only low because the head gasket was blown, #1 lower due to the bent rod. Might get another comp test now, just for peace of mind following all the work🤞🏼
That is not a job for the faint hearted so very well done indeed. Makes you wonder how the con rod bent in the first instance, the bend was very evident. I think you've possibly tackled what must be one of the most difficult tasks on any sail boat! Hope she fires up OK. David.
Thanks very much David! Definitely a pretty serious bit of DIY for us, we had to learn so much along the way. Our next episode drops in 15mins, showing how we got it back in and also our first starting attempts😬🤞🏼
Thank you Dan! Nothing got into cylinder 1 or 2 but we suspect it was the previous owner 🥴 Stay tuned for the next episode to see if we get that engine going! 🌊⛵️🙏🏼
Good question we probably saved £3/4K. Most of that would have been labour at £85 an hour from our local mechanic. We also managed to source the parts cheap which would have been double if not triple the price. So overall definitely worth it with the knowledge we have gained.
@@SailingIndiana yes, that sounds about right - it would have been £1k+ in parts & remember it was the mechanic that was going to do the top-end rebuild - they would have done that and it still would have had the uneven running problem then they would have removed, stripped & rebuilt engine A bent conrod is close to write-off on small marine engines
Very impressive guys, I was very nervous the first time I removed my engine. But once you do it and tear everything apart it doesn’t seem that bad after all. Also where can I get one of those wonderful Sailing Indiana shirts? Thanks for sharing and be safe.
Hey Norman! Thanks so much for watching again. This was definitely nerve wracking, but then putting the head back together the 2nd time really showed us how much we’d learnt the first time, because that wasn’t scary at all😂 Although we were worried about the torquing!!
T-shirts, great question! We are looking into getting something set up now with a few options, so we’ll send you a message once we go live! (Hopefully in the next month or two).
Aww man, that's a tough pill to swallow.
Nevertheless, the couple that rebuild together, stay together.
The engine is 100% this boats Achilles heal 🥲 Still having issues with compression and now it’s also burning oil… so basically needs taking out again and probably rings changing. Or we somehow find some money for a new one and be done with it
@@SailingIndiana I hate to say it, but I think that engine is pretty much near the end of its life. When you're having to replace major components, do a top end rebuild, do a bottom end rebuild, and she's still not running right, it's pretty much time to send her down to Davey Jone's locker (or the equivalent modern eco-friendly disposal method). You've pretty much done all you can for her. I suggest you're very close to having to bite the bullet and get a new one - you'll need it, especially if you're eventually crossing the pond. Cheers.
@@MondoRockable We think you’re probably right🥺 It’s also more about peace of mind while we’re out sailing… Every time we have the engine on at the moment we’re just sat listening for any change in pitch or noises and it’s taking the fun out of sailing for us now. Also will add value to the boat if we ever do sell her.
Plus there are only so many ‘engine rebuild’ videos people want to watch😂
Think we need to start saving some money and looking at our options…
Never forget how far you've come - this all started off because the mechanic noticed the 'rough running' and told you it needed a 'top-end rebuid'!
Yes, the overheating issue was a bit of a side show, but you have now discovered & fixed the original problem which was there from Day 1 of you owning Indiana.
In the process you have virtually rebuilt the engine so just feed it clean fuel & air and you should now have a good, reliable engine there.
You also have a great set of new skills including being able to fully service your engine & knowing so much about how it all works and goes together
Onwards & upwads - look forward to seeing you out on the water again!!
We can’t thank you enough for all of your help with this, Guy! A true knight in shining armour and what you have taught us along the way has been invaluable🙏🏼
Most of all, you gave us the confidence to do this ourselves and saved us from handing over huge amounts of money to the marine industry! What we’ve learnt along the way will be knowledge we can use forever, to us or anyone else in a similar situation!
We can’t wait to get out there now and get this sailing dream truly underway⛵️
... love your new door stop ... good job ..
It was like that for a good few weeks in the end😅 We had to get used to it. Feels weird now it’s back in place
Dinky little engine guys ...those are horrible prices on spares though for OE parts.🤔
Well done for getting it all out and stripped down..glad youve still got advice from above😉🤭
Thank for watching! Yes it’s so little, which makes the cost of parts even more crazy😬
Oh yes, we were very lucky to have Guy and also just the sailing community in general giving us some help and guidance🙏🏼🙏🏼
Cracking video folks!
Cheers Ian! 🙏🏼 Thank you for the comment and for watching our journey 🙏🏼⛵️🌊
Good video and very clear what you were doing , I just think personally, I would have replaced the shells on all three con rods .
Hi David, thanks so much for watching! That is a good point and one we have since thought back on. But the engine has been worked on before with pistons out (hence punch marks on top of each) and all was in very good condition, so didn’t seem worth it. Generally a very low mileage engine we suspect, so fingers crossed we’ve solved the major issue now🤞🏼
amazing work ...so much learning!
Ah thanks so much!! Huge amount learnt and will carry this knowledge forever now
Often you don't save a lot of money by doing DIY repair, but you certainly gain wisdom. Wisdom is most easily attained through difficult experience, and you had your share. The standard automotive procedure after an overheat and a head gasket leak is to ask a local machine shop to machine the heads flat, because the head can warp from heat. I sure hope this repair works out well for you. Regardless of how this turns out, I tip my hat to you for your decision to give it a try. I own the same engine and did a few videos as well.
Thanks for another positive comment! Great to hear you’ve got the same engine and have been through this stuff before, we appreciate your comments even more in that case😅
We’ll definitely give your videos a watch, we’ve been watching all of the Yanmar videos we can find to build up our knowledge.
Thanks again!
Job Done, just think where you have come from. well done - an inspiration happy sailing 🙂
Thank you! Definitely learnt a hell of a lot! Thanks for the support and following our journey ⛵️☺️
You guys are doing amazing :)
Thanks so much Tony, means a lot to have you watching along and giving us some positive encouragement 🙌🏼☺️☺️
Great stuff guys
Thank you Darren! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼🌊⛵️
wow, well done guys, did you think you could do this a year ago? Look how much you are learning. Keep it up and stay safe.
Thank you for watching along, Colin! No way we thought we could achieve anything like this when we started out!! It’s all been such a huge leaning experience
Lauren & Chris vs Yanmar - feels like you just scored the equaliser- now can’t wait for next weeks extra time winner !!
Thanks Mik! It’s been a tough old game this one😅 But hopefully we’re getting to the end of the battle now… watch this space👀
In one of your prior video you tested compression and found it to be low on all cylinders but more so on #1. Why haven't you just replaced all the compression rings since you already had the bottom part out?
This is a good question, we probably should have done while we were there, but they looked fine on inspection. #2 and #3 were only low because the head gasket was blown, #1 lower due to the bent rod. Might get another comp test now, just for peace of mind following all the work🤞🏼
That is not a job for the faint hearted so very well done indeed. Makes you wonder how the con rod bent in the first instance, the bend was very evident. I think you've possibly tackled what must be one of the most difficult tasks on any sail boat! Hope she fires up OK. David.
Thanks very much David!
Definitely a pretty serious bit of DIY for us, we had to learn so much along the way. Our next episode drops in 15mins, showing how we got it back in and also our first starting attempts😬🤞🏼
Well done. Hopefully that’s the end of the engine problems for a long time. Aloha.
Really hope we’ve seen the end of the engine work for a loooong while🙏🏼😅 Aloha
janiannni is sure you two can fix this
Ah thank you!! Keep those fingers crossed😅🤞🏼
Great job good to see things progressing well.
Thank you Dave! Means a lot to have these comments. ⛵️🌊
Could you share the link where you got the conrod from china please? Would be handy to have as info.
Well done. I wonder how the rod was bent, did you ever see any sign of water in the cylinder? Anyway hoping your engine problems are behind you.
Thank you Dan! Nothing got into cylinder 1 or 2 but we suspect it was the previous owner 🥴 Stay tuned for the next episode to see if we get that engine going! 🌊⛵️🙏🏼
Really impressive to do that to your engine! Hope it works well now. Out of interest how/where did you order the yanmar parts from in China?
Thanks so much, Peter! All will be revealed in the next episode🤞🏼😅
It was our friend Guy who sourced the new conrod, I believe it was via Alibaba.
Have you got an idea of how much £££s you've saved?
Good question we probably saved £3/4K. Most of that would have been labour at £85 an hour from our local mechanic. We also managed to source the parts cheap which would have been double if not triple the price. So overall definitely worth it with the knowledge we have gained.
@@SailingIndiana yes, that sounds about right - it would have been £1k+ in parts
& remember it was the mechanic that was going to do the top-end rebuild - they would have done that and it still would have had the uneven running problem then they would have removed, stripped & rebuilt engine
A bent conrod is close to write-off on small marine engines