Sheesh.
Engine was blowing white smoke (unignited diesel, NOT coolant)
Turned out that piston #1 in my Beta 50 lost the rod bearing, causing it to lose compression, etc.
Pulled the engine, found a replacement crank and rod, it's partially back together now.
Discovered that he transmission flex plate is shot, so I found a replacement and burned some CC points to get it and avoid going overbudget.
Since the engine and trans were out, I pulled the trigger on getting a PSS seal. Yanked the shaft flange and stuffing box and have the shaft on the ground so I can clean it up for the new seal. Realized last night I should address the cutlass bearing while I'm at it.
And I discovered that the strut for the cutlass is cracked along one flange. It's now resting at the local machine shop so they can make me a new one out of stainless. Cost is probably going to be one BOAT unit. It may be less but they wanted to make sure I knew the worst case. I would pursue having one cast from bronze but the machine shop can get it done early next week which is about the best I can ask.
Hopefully I don't get anymore surprises this week.
Engine was blowing white smoke (unignited diesel, NOT coolant)
Turned out that piston #1 in my Beta 50 lost the rod bearing, causing it to lose compression, etc.
Pulled the engine, found a replacement crank and rod, it's partially back together now.
Discovered that he transmission flex plate is shot, so I found a replacement and burned some CC points to get it and avoid going overbudget.
Since the engine and trans were out, I pulled the trigger on getting a PSS seal. Yanked the shaft flange and stuffing box and have the shaft on the ground so I can clean it up for the new seal. Realized last night I should address the cutlass bearing while I'm at it.
And I discovered that the strut for the cutlass is cracked along one flange. It's now resting at the local machine shop so they can make me a new one out of stainless. Cost is probably going to be one BOAT unit. It may be less but they wanted to make sure I knew the worst case. I would pursue having one cast from bronze but the machine shop can get it done early next week which is about the best I can ask.
Hopefully I don't get anymore surprises this week.