Hi Ian, I'm a bit late coming to this discussion, but all the advice already given is quite accurate. I pulled and rebuilt my A4 in *Trillium* back in 2010, and chronicled the whole experience in an article in Good Old Boat in the January/February 2011 issue. I think you can get back issues on line at the Good Old Boat website ( https://goodoldboat.com/shop/back-issues/2011/2011-76-januaryfebruary/). There have been comments in this email exchange of lifting the engine with the boom which is shown in photos in that GOB article. In my case, after dismantling the engine, I sent the head and block to Moyer's for re-machining, and then reassembled the engine before re-installing it. I followed Don Moyer's rebuilding guide scrupulously. I would recommend also taking a hard look at the condition of the engine beds. I removed the old beds and installed new ones. You are also wise to look at the fuel tank. I replaced it completely, especially after putting my finger through the bottom as we were removing it! One comment I received from someone who had previously rebuilt an A4 was "Weren't you surprised by how few pieces there actually were to this engine!"
Good luck. It's a very satisfying process. Rob Mazza On Tue, Dec 24, 2019 at 2:17 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I am on A4 number 3. Take the manifold off starter off alternator off > before you start. Also analyze mounts. Mine come off the engine beds or > you can lift the engine up and over > Joe. Coquina > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 24, 2019, at 11:43, Dave. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I did this a couple of years ago and found it much easier than > anticipated. I was dealing with an early C&C 33 so different configuration. > I built a plywood platform to cover the cabin sole so as not to scratch it. > I used a chain fall attached to the main halyard to lift and a block and > tackle to drag it forward from under the companion way. I tied the halyard > to the boom so when the engine was high enough I could swing the boom with > the engine over the dock and lowered it into a dock cart. Once you have all > the stuff off the A4 is pretty light. > Dave. > 1975 C&C 33 > SLY > > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 23, 2019, at 7:06 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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