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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-02-2012, 07:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

I am seriously looking at a electric motor set up for propulsion. I found a D/C motor not cheap but reasonable and a I can get a controller at a reasonable cost also. But I was wondering if I should...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2012, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

No not a bad guy at all. I am looking to for a storage space for it now but money is tight these days. Still I wonder what the line at the top of the stuffing box is for if it is lubed from behind it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2012, 06:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

A look at the prop shaft | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/penneys__auto/6606358865/)

Well what I worried about has happened. I pulled the bolts at the back of the trans and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-01-2012, 07:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

I think the engine would fit but I would have to do some adjusting and fabrication to get it in there. The main problem I see is the shaft for the prop bolting up to it. The length would have to be...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-01-2012, 13:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

I tried that but the bolts are to rusty and stripped the heads. I did take the heads off the engine and removed the extra weight earlier.
I saw a MD3 engine for sale and wondered if that would fit...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2011, 08:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

Thanks Atoll I'll go that route then. I'll get it loose and out today then.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2011, 07:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Re: replacing the engine and need prop hints

the problem is the other end of the shaft about 1ft away goes into the trans.
I was hoping I could pull the trans with the engine as one unit.
And yes the boat is in the water.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2011, 05:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,947
Posted By w1651
Replacing the Engine and Need PropHhints

I have a MD2B Volvo engine that is locked up. I have taken off the heads and have only a few bolts left to remove the engine. I was going to do it last night but I ran into this.

A look at the...
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