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26 July 2015

Friday 26 June Fitting new transmission

out with the old (R), in with the new
Our Chief Engineer got down to business this morning to fit the new transmission. Step one was to paint the unit to protect it – a coat of special aluminium paint which etches into the housing followed by a restful shade of turquoise which nearly matches the green paint on the Volvo Penta engine. Pictures here are of the new and old units side by side and a view into the engine room showing how using a length of 4x4 wood across the hatch and cargo straps David was able to lift and slide the engine block back and away from the transmission. We are fortunate to have room to swing a large cat in the engine room.
By the end of the day all was fitted and adjusted.

engine lifted on cargo straps

moved back from gear box

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