Not quite. To be honest, I´ve never rebuild an engine like this, I will need some help here.
Besides knowledge I lack tools, starting at cero in this country, even had to fly the spark plug tool in

Scott Shafiroff built a 548” for my old velocity and it was a super solid motor, and to my knowledge is still going strong. He is very approachable, I’d suggest calling him to verify what you have.

Good idea, will call him. Former owner told me he dealt with Vinnie, maybe you know him too.

Vinny Budano is either part owner or Scott’s right hand man, never tried to figure it out, but he’s also a very approachable guy.

600-650.

Not much progress on the boat but had a crane build to pull the engines and managed to get the spare engine block to my workshop. Found a local mechanic to help me. Just when we wanted to start Malaysia went into full lockdown because of the coronavirus and I had to abandon my workshop. Before leaving I tossed some parts into my car so I have something to do at home. We have a lot of time now here, everything is closed and we are not allowed to leave home except for groceries (only one person at a time, police and military patrolling the streets).
So I disassembled the Harding water pumps, found broken impeller and corrosion. I really have to inspect every single piece of my boat, because every time I do, I find that it has to be serviced or repaired.


Photo is misleading, crane is only 2 ft higher than the arch and not that skinny

Hardin 2 Stage Sea Water Pump

in pieces

this is what you get when saltwater sits for months without flushing

some steering parts

hours of hand polishing

4 days of curfew later

the propeller still need a lot of work

Nice crane - is that a harbor freight trolley? I have the exact same one.......

It´s from Akita/Japan and true, looks exactly the same. But who knows who´s really making them.

Still locked in at home, so I did some more cleaning. Starboard carburetor this time, lots of dirt and grime as usual. But somehow satisfying to see that there is a reason why the engines didn’t start (well, stbd is seized now anyway).
Can’t wait to put everything back in.





Carburetor cleaning, again

Seller wondered why engine wouldn’t start


All cleaned up

I think the lockdown will continue for quite a while but that will mean plenty of time for tinkering with smaller items. Wish I had a project sitting here to work on, lockdown life is getting boring........

RR