Another little tip dear from a Mechanical Tech; Take pictures with your phone, when disassembling, it makes for a smooth reassemble. This principle can be use on various aspects of your boat You're doing great!
Hey I saw your video about why you cry and just wanted to show you some love and encouragement. My buddy watches all your videos and he said hey go check out this cute girl sailing and show her some support because she sounds like she's in a bad place. I saw your smile in the cake video and it touched my heart. You're so sincere and caring that when I saw your "why I cry" video it made my heart cry out in sympathy... I understand where you are emotionally right now, living in despair without a purpose and overwhelming pain from past scars devouring every bit of hope for the future... I lived in the past for most of my adult life, replaying "what ifs" like familiar old re-runs in my mind hoping that I could recapture a spark of the life before it all fell apart... You feel stuck in neutral, unable to move forward, but desperate to go back. But no matter how much you long to recapture the past, it'll never come back. You have to accept this before you can find purpose in the present life, giving you a goal to strive every waking moment for so that your future will be different and better than your present life. Life doesn't change overnight, but your mentality can once you accept the things in life you cannot change. You didn't cause your scars, someone else wounded you to your core, but you can realize that those scars are actually beautiful because they have allowed you to see life in a perspective that many will never understand. You've seen the bottom, and the view from below, and now you can climb up with arms made strong by the weight of carrying an unbelievable burden, and by legs tempered by the fires of despair. When you accept the things you cannot change and embrace them as part of who you are and are now part of your new beginning of life, you will use them as a foundation to build up a stronger, better way of life that can weather any storm, because you've been in the abyss and stared it in the face and said "not today, and never again." You're stronger today than you have ever been, and you'll be even stronger tomorrow. I heard you say you want children, but you were afraid that your physical scars would possibly make it impossible for you to nourish and raise them as you desire to. That may ultimately turn out to be true, but then again maybe it isn't true. But you will never know until you have children. And even if you can't perform everything desire, you are strong enough to find a different way to accomplish it. There's never only one path to achieve your goal, that's how God designed this world so that everyone can reach the finish line, even if everyone has to take a different route. ❤ Much love to you. -Steven Eric
Nicole, you never know if you can do something unless you try!!! You are doing a fine Job sure enough…. You are so sweet!!! 1k kisses from over the Pond 😊Ralph
Hi. Your one hell of a woman. I love your approach to everything you do and the fact that your not scared of tackling any job. You would make a great wife Keep it up xx
Hot, hard working chick who knows her way around a sailboat and a diesel engine. No brainer! Best wishes on your odyssey. Can't wait to see you negotiating the waves!
You MUST realize I am aiming for HUMOR, never disrespect, as I watch your video. Does not mean I am any good at it, or even succeed - but the the intention is full respect and support!
Sorry I didn’t catch you right after you did this or even before. I do want to let you know my husband is a diesel mechanic and he said he always always coats everything with Vaseline. The O-rings, the gaskets and bolts and screws because it helps the gaskets to swell so they do their job and bolts and screws, even screws going into wood it makes them easier to get out and they don’t tear up the wood or the threads. Keep a big tub of it in your boat. Love your channel you’re very talented and very courageous. Be safe.
Oh awesome! Once I get the boat in the water my focus will shift to the diesel stuff. I’ll be sure to get some Vaseline per you and your husband’s suggestion
Please consider that replacements are sometimes too long and can cause damage, and no dope or teflon tape on the threads, they need to conduct. Thank You
Like you, I was cowed by my diesel when I first had to deal with it. I went through the same steps in getting to be friends with it. The final part of overcoming my diesel aversion was learning how to bleed the air out of the fuel lines. Once I got that, and after redoing the heat exchanger, starter motor, water pump, stuffing box, etc., the diesel just ran and ran. Most important was knowing I very probably could get it to start again if it should ever quit on me. In the end, I learned that a diesel is a very simple piece of machinery and reliable as all get out. I offer this comment only as encouragement and hope it doesn't come across as any kind of mansplaining. I admire what you're doing and the way you're doing it. A very entertaining channel.
This is very inspiring and encouraging. Not a lot of people take the time to know the diesel inside and out, so kudos to you also for learning all that. I’m a few steps behind ya but I enjoy the process. Thanks for watching and commenting
You are such a good worker Nicole ! You are not afraid to try your talents with so many things ! You deserve some type of medal ! Sorry about your finger !...probably healed by now ! ....Your new mate looks right at home, with you ! Love from Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
Hi, Your stuffing box does not need replacing. Sometimes, the right size packing will be different than what's available; just start with oversize and pound your rings into "ribbons" stopping at the right thickness. You will seldom have more than two rings and to start if only one fits then it's enough. Personally, I do not believe in letting it drip. I have gone along with owners that wanted theirs to drip, fine. What's Important especially with longer logs is temperature (and cooling if nec). You should be able to grasp the stuffIng box while underway without burning your hand. I believe flax lasts longer than the black stuff. Sand the inside face of the threaded cup, and if you don't have a Straight Pipe Die available, CLEAN the whole male thread with kroil, blaster etc and a #12 sail repair needle. The jam nut (locknut) should be able to screw all the way aft, and it is sometimes handy for reconditioning the threads but don't force it. You Do Not need a dripless, even tho I think there are some really nice ones out there. If you can pull the shaft log out and recondition it then Now is the time. These are all things that you would be very good at, because you Care and think out loud about every part of the puzzle. Wish I could do more, Keep the Faith. There is no point in polishing away the rest of the green gunk, it's actually protecting the bronze. Thank You!
You should purchase a caliper for measuring inside and outside dimensions. They're not terribly expensive unless you go top shelf which isn't necessary for everyday boat needs. Electronic or dial work, but electronic might be the way to go if you're not familiar with how to read a dial caliper. @Alcee15's suggestion is spot on although I'm guilty of forgetting it at times. I kick myself every time I forget and disassemble something and then don't get back to it right away. Also get a small 6" metal ruler. It's invaluable.
Removal and replacement of old packing material is WAY harder if you have to do it while the stuffing box is still in place - even if you're on the hard. And even harder if your access and reach to the stuffing box is difficult - I did this job on the hard last August ... getting the (right size of) new packing material in and packed properly was what caused me the most issues.
You and your videos are Awesome! Keep them coming! I'm basically doing the same stuff your doing getting this H34 going! Always look forward to your posts!
Probably too late for this hint as your videos seem to be two months behind real time but regarding the heat exchanger or anything that requires seals of any kind; make sure the sealing surfaces are very clean and with O-rings use a bit of clear grease on them before installation. Good luck. Cheers.
"But who likes looking at manuals..." Yeah who would spend the time before doing a task on an engine looking at a book that has an exploded diagram of the job you are about to do, with the size and part numbers of all bits needed, like the gaskets, a walk through of the job and an immediate way of telling the majority of tools that you will need for that job. I suggest make manuals your friend because although they take time to learn how to navigate, they save so much time and money in the end. A wiser person once said to me "a rough job gets a rough engine." Not discouragement, great to see anyone giving it a go, gives me courage to persevere.
Fair statement, but as someone who started working on engines and boats as a teenager in the 1980’s I didn’t really develop an appreciation for manuals until I was in my 30’s 😂. Now we have the internet and RU-vid so my manuals only get occasional use again….
your manual will be your best friend with a torque wrench it will teach u the tightness of bolts ... u are doing find by asking questions and getting help but if u follow the manual u will gain your confidence yes manuals are boring but they will help .. keep it up
Wish I had of known of you sooner, my Yanmar was the same as yours, and I had to replace my heat exchanger also, I really would have enjoyed helping you with yours, Baby Girl…
In good faith, and with admiration for your courage in taking this, probably mostly challenging and only potentially ultimately rewarding path of a seawoman, I agree with many comments, especially those made from people's hearts, as well as those from experience and craftsmanship. After seeing you poking that stuffing box with a screw driver like that, I felt compelled to share my personal list of priorities on an ocean and harbor going vessel. 1 - Healty captain, preferably more fit than not. You should have and use a utility cutting board, for a case like with this stuffing box poking, with your hand as a stopper for the screw driver, in case if it decides to slip and go right through your hand - and it will, with the most unfortunate timing. Better yet, attach a tiny vise to that board and use on many projects where a secure extra hand would be nice. Also for extra safety, in a blow over 35, especially if needed to leave the cockpit, I wear a kiteboarding on a bicycle helmet. At minimum, it keeps my hair off of my face. 2 - Seamanship, where safety and well-being are first. In many cases, it would be doing things the right way, even if it takes more time. That includes the ability to reef and unreef, and then reef again - as many times as necessary, to keep the heel, in your specific boat case, under 15 degrees. This is what people do in SF Bay Area, where during summer it blows 20, gusting to 40-50 on nearly daily bases. 3 - Reefing system. 4 - Anchoring system - 2 anchors as a minimum, and a third Danforth type (less space to store nearly flat) and ready or be made to deployed on a rode within 5 minutes. 5 - Comfort and a wind/sun protection system. Ideally, a hard wind screen around the companion way, and a hard bimini, that can be created as a solar arch, covering your companion way and some of the cockpit. This combination and an adequate clothes for each task, will help to take misery out of your process and keep energy and moral on a proper level. I've taken a wind screen from a power boat about to be scrapped and built a top/solar arch around it. Also, as a comfort feature, I've painted my cabin top Algrip pearl grey (nearly white, but grey) - anything but white. This allows me not to be ever snow blinded, and I never wear sunglasses while sailing. 6 - Propulsion/steering/self steering. In my opinion, for now, the Hydrovane is the best as self steering and an emergency rudder system. There are more things that could be implemented in a budget friendly way, but significantly improve your comfort and safety on the water. Perhaps if you would consider some suggestions and reasoning, I'd be happy to email it to you if possible. You are doing an awesome job, and I'm extremely happy to see so many people in your team, directly or not. You're getting there.... ⛵️
You should consider replacing your packing nut with a dripless packing. Most modern boats have them and you only have to service them about every 8 years (I read). I had the old style packing like yours for years and you have to keep adjusting them as the packing leaks more as it gets older and eventually (every year or so) you have to replace it and doing it while the boat is in the water was more trauma than I like. Your engine looks similar to my yanmar 3gm30F and the dripless packing I got for a 1" shaft was like $375 and I'm happy with it. (No more leaking) Only complaint is the guy that put it in for me at the yard did a poor job of centering the shaft in the coupling and now it vibrates more in gear. Point is if you're pulling the shaft to replace the cutlass bering that's the time to install dripless packing. I would have done it myself instead of paying someone but I'm too old and fat to get behind the engine. Good Luck !!! Bill Boyher s/v Summer Rose (Pearson 35)
I tend towards the opposite conclusion. Traditional packing is more regular maintenance/tuning, but they're dead simple, cheap, and reliable. Dripless have cataclysmic failure modes, have to be put in very carefully, and are harder to get parts for. You can just carry a bit of extra packing with a traditional one and be good for years and years...
Les blessures, les anciens disaient que c'est la preuve que le métier rentre... Bravo ! Tu as raison, la mécanique n'est pas que pour les hommes. Injuries, the elders said that it is proof that the profession is coming in... Bravo! You're right, mechanics isn't just for men.
consider a dripless shaft seal - I was always messing around with my packing nut. A little tighter to slow the dripping and then a little looser to keep it from overheating. Big pain in the butt - installed the dripless and now so much better!
Ehh.. I’ve known them to be good until they’re not, and that’s enough for me to stick with what I’ve got. But it’s one of those things that just comes down to personal preference. I’m glad yours is working out for you!
You can do all of this work! Have confidence! Pay particular attention and take your time cleaning and preparing any sealing surfaces to accept gaskets or sealant. Clean them thoroughly without damaging the surfaces. Use new gaskets and buy spares of every seal! Use a torque wrench to apply proper torque to fasteners. Read all the instructions! Sometimes people give inappropriate advice!
U No this so I’ll just say:RU-vid has all the videos of all repairs and maintenance on small diesel engines. It’s just like repairing sails only they are brass.
If you can do all those other things you can figure out a diesel and it would be very useful to do so. With the right tools, knowledge and practice you can do any basic work. Be precise, and use the correct tool to save wear on the fasteners. Nothing worse than a rounded head or a crossed thread. Consult the manual to get the torques right otherwise you risk stripping threads which is a real pain.
I’ll revisit it if need be before I turn the engine on. There’s still smaller diesel maintenance and I’m hoping I’ll have a friend who can help me out with some stuff, at least show me what I don’t know yet.
Hi new fan here. Im catching up. Trying not to. I am enjoying a lot of your difficulties that i will ocvur. What a journey. Maybe ill just stay on the dock and get some VR glasses 😂 Im ip to 33-34 foot after seeing your 28 foot. ❤!
1) you can do engine maintenane. 2) At some point you will need to get a proper rule (not a ruler they are different) and a dial caliper and a torque wrench and a set of feeler gauges. 3) Anything diesel or hydraulic, cleanliness is next to godliness. 4) measurements of 0.001" are not a joke, they are very real increments. 5) google "Suck Squeeze Bang Blow" and you will learn what you need to know about engines. Good luck and please stop holding things in your palm poking at them with sharp things.
Hola... Sigo tus videos desde hace tiempo, algunas veces intuyo lo que hablas porque muestras lo que dices ,pero otras no entiendo nada y dejo de verte. Estaría bien que subtitularas al castellano. De seguro te seguiría mucha más gente.
first you needed to use gasket sealing , all the rusty polts needed to be treated before putting them back in the engine , my advice get someone to help u with the engine if you dont wanna be stranded in the middle of the ocean , dont cheap out in the important stuff
The difference between a professional mechanic and a regular mechanic. The professional reads the manual before he works on the project. The regular mechanic reads the manual after he screwed up the project. LOL
