New Motor Mounts, Etc?,

I have my engine (Yanmar 2GM20F) out to replace my fuel tank. It has been in there 7 years. Should I replace the motor mounts while I have this level of accessibility? What else should I replace, under the "while I am there" theory of boat project expansion? Thanks, Terry Spencer Cal 2-29 Capriccio Tacoma

The Yanmar cast iron exhaust elbow should be considered a maintenance item, and should be replaced every 5 to 7 years. They have an internal water cooling jacket, which will, over time, develop a leak. This may lead to raw water entering the engine cylinders. NOT GOOD ! You may also want to inspect the drive plate for damage or wear. Remove the transmission to inspect it. Replacing the flexible engine mounts is an excellent idea. Also a good time to repack the stuffing box. *Joe DeMers - owner* Sound Marine Diesel LLC SoundMarineDiesel.com <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com/> *phone & fax (860) 666-2184* On 5/6/2012 7:03 PM, Terry Spencer wrote: > I have my engine (Yanmar 2GM20F) out to replace my fuel tank. > > It has been in there 7 years. Should I replace the motor mounts while I have this level of accessibility? > > What else should I replace, under the "while I am there" theory of boat project expansion? > > Thanks, > Terry Spencer > Cal 2-29 > Capriccio > Tacoma > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4981 - Release Date: 05/06/12 > > -- *Joe DeMers - owner* Sound Marine Diesel LLC SoundMarineDiesel.com <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com/> *phone & fax (860) 666-2184*

Thanks Joe. I very much appreciate the advice. On May 7, 2012, at 6:36 AM, Joe DeMers wrote: > The Yanmar cast iron exhaust elbow should be considered a maintenance item, and should be replaced every 5 to 7 years. They have an internal water cooling jacket, which will, over time, develop a leak. This may lead to raw water entering the engine cylinders. NOT GOOD ! > > You may also want to inspect the drive plate for damage or wear. Remove the transmission to inspect it. > > Replacing the flexible engine mounts is an excellent idea. > > Also a good time to repack the stuffing box. > Joe DeMers - owner > > Sound Marine Diesel LLC > > SoundMarineDiesel.com > phone & fax (860) 666-2184 > > > On 5/6/2012 7:03 PM, Terry Spencer wrote: >> >> I have my engine (Yanmar 2GM20F) out to replace my fuel tank. >> >> It has been in there 7 years. Should I replace the motor mounts while I have this level of accessibility? >> >> What else should I replace, under the "while I am there" theory of boat project expansion? >> >> Thanks, >> Terry Spencer >> Cal 2-29 >> Capriccio >> Tacoma >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4981 - Release Date: 05/06/12 >> >> > > -- > Joe DeMers - owner > > Sound Marine Diesel LLC > > SoundMarineDiesel.com > phone & fax (860) 666-2184 > > >