We got home at 2:00 am on Tuesday morning after a wonderful trip to Las Vegas ("Lost Wages") for the wedding of Terry's nephew. 
Neither of us is an avid gambler, but we did log a few hours playing the slots. A major highlight was the show "Jersey Boys". While we were gone, the engine was put back down into the engine room and totally re-assembled. Evidently it ran, but there was a problem with the fuel supply so the fuel injection pump was removed and sent out for diagnosis... The large round opening is for the gear (about 10 inches in diameter) that drives the fuel injection pump. As usual, we are now at the mercy of yet another specialty repair shop.
Neither of us is an avid gambler, but we did log a few hours playing the slots. A major highlight was the show "Jersey Boys". While we were gone, the engine was put back down into the engine room and totally re-assembled. Evidently it ran, but there was a problem with the fuel supply so the fuel injection pump was removed and sent out for diagnosis... The large round opening is for the gear (about 10 inches in diameter) that drives the fuel injection pump. As usual, we are now at the mercy of yet another specialty repair shop.The second picture shows the new hoses (black) for the oil cooler and oil filter.
The old hoses were virtually new, but they were a smaller (3/8 inch) diameter than the new 1/2 inch hoses. The larger diameter should result in more efficient cooling of the oil and better lubrication (?) of the engine.
The old hoses were virtually new, but they were a smaller (3/8 inch) diameter than the new 1/2 inch hoses. The larger diameter should result in more efficient cooling of the oil and better lubrication (?) of the engine.One of our long term goals has been to learn how to perform as many basic repairs as possible on all of the many systems on the boat. My personal goal for the diesel engines is to be able to remove the fuel injectors. We had them removed and tested before our initial start last February, and at that time, I learned the basics of that process. 
However, with the engine completely disassembled I had the opportunity to review the process. The next picture is one that shows the top of the fuel injectors installed in the head. I was able to label various parts so that IF I find it necessary to remove a clogged injector at some future date, I will have better information than the generic shetches of a "typical" installation in the manual.
However, with the engine completely disassembled I had the opportunity to review the process. The next picture is one that shows the top of the fuel injectors installed in the head. I was able to label various parts so that IF I find it necessary to remove a clogged injector at some future date, I will have better information than the generic shetches of a "typical" installation in the manual.Well, hopefully the next post will be soon and will report the results of a successful sea trial of the engine...
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