What do the mounts look like? Most engine mounts bolt down to a rail and have a single stud pointing up that the engine slides down on. You may find it easier to unbolt from the rail and slide the engine forward rather than unbolt the vertical stud and try to lift it off. Be sure to mark everything to make re-installation and alignment easier.
I pulled the AT4 out of Touche' years ago. Took about 45 minutes. Used the main halyard to lift it. We tied a snatch block to the boom with several wraps of line to ensure it lifted straight up rather than forward. Then we used the boom to swing it out to the pier. Having a bunch of 2x4's to help move it around is a good idea. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 9:07 PM Ian Matthew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi, > > After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally decided > enough is enough. So now I need to remove it and put a replacement back > in. My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but I have a rebuilt A4 > coming from a person who rebuilds these as a hobby. He has a very good > reputation for the quality of work. > > I have been persuaded by two sailing buddies (both of who race Cal 40's) > that this isn't too difficult a job and they will help me do the > replacement. I am looking for any tips and gotcha's that this venerable > group can provide me before I get started. > > One major issue I can see is how to lift the engine off the mounts when > the engine is under the cockpit. My engine builder who has done this a few > times (but can't any more due to his age) suggested I slide a 6x4 under the > engine then use a 2x4 as a pivot and raise the engine by having someone > stand on the 6X4. Then once free of the mounts, gently slide it back into > the saloon and lift it out through the companionway. Has anyone tried this? > > I have lots of able-bodied helpers to help me so manpower won't be a > problem. > > I am going to do all this at the dock, so no crane to help with the lift. > And while the engine is out, I'll remove the fuel tank and clean it out. > I'm sure there's crud at the bottom. > > I'll document the experience for the benefit of others and share it once > it's done. > > -- > Ian Matthew > "Siento el Viento" C&C 29-1 > San Francisco Bay > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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