rgano
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2007
- Messages
- 4,995
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- FROLIC
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
The lack of access for most maintenance actions on my 315 HP 6LPA-STP engine is atrociously lacking and nowhere more so than when dealing with the ridiculously placed seawater pump which must be removed to replace its impeller. Not only must it be removed, it must also have its impeller cover plate removed FIRST or it will jam up between the two engine studs which hold it in place an the engine mount behind the pump. Likewise, reinstalling the pump is a nightmare in which you have one hand with which to attempt getting the cover plate screws in while lying prone on cushions placed atop the engine.
I am solving a lot of this problem by removing the studs and using inch-long bolts in their stead.
I am solving a lot of this problem by removing the studs and using inch-long bolts in their stead.