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Damien and the crew of the fishing trawler Brupeg rebuild a 40-year-old outboard motor to avoid the $5,000 cost of a new four-stroke engine.17:51 The project involves replacing main bearings, piston rings, and gaskets, resurfacing the cylinder block, and installing a new carburetor.0:45 To improve ergonomics on the dinghy, Damien extends the tiller handle and the internal throttle shaft using welded aluminum and stainless steel rod, securing the gear with a 2.4mm pin.12:58 The total cost for the engine restoration is $762.18:17 Separately, the crew investigates a grinding noise in the rudder assembly, identifying a tight nylon pintle bearing as the culprit.19:11 They remove the rudder to sand the bearing’s inner diameter with emery cloth to achieve the necessary clearance for the stainless steel pin.22:23 The team also plans to install a side-scan sonar donated by Philip Duncan and perform general maintenance during a haul-out.20:25 Rebuilding older outboards is cost-effective when parts are available, though it requires significant labor and precise mechanical adjustments.

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