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The Dirtiest & Most Critical Stage of Our Engine Install | S2 Ep 68
31 de agosto de 2025 · 22 min · 6K visitas · Fiji
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Timo replaces the engine bed on the 40-ft yacht NV to accommodate a new engine, a process requiring precise alignment and structural modification. After removing the old engine, exhaust, and fuel systems, he cleans the engine room and organizes a decade of accumulated, poorly routed electrical cables.2:16 To remove the existing fiberglass engine bed, he uses an oscillating multi-tool to minimize dust, followed by a grinder to clear the remaining structure.4:41 During removal, he discovers water trapped within the old bed’s isolated fiberglass structure, likely originating from the sail drive seal bolts.5:19 The new engine bed requires careful trimming to clear an existing bulkhead while maintaining structural rigidity and ensuring adequate clearance for the propeller.10:28 Timo uses soapy water during grinding to suppress fiberglass dust and plans to laminate the new bed directly to the hull to ensure a complete, watertight bond.9:22 The project requires balancing the need for propeller clearance with the structural integrity of the hull’s bulkhead and engine mounting points.
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