tlkenyon
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- Joined
- Sep 30, 2010
- Messages
- 679
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-25 SC
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- 3 kayaks, 1 canoe; R-21 (Nellie May I)
- Vessel Name
- Nellie May
- MMSI Number
- 338219131
It is done. My auto-mechanic buddy (Trav - he has long arms and youthful strong hands) changed the stern thruster shear pin. In prep, I moved hoses and wires out of the way. He was done in 30 minutes. He used the factory tool and another, shorter, Allen wrench. Very anti-climactic.
I promised to document the process, but there was not much to actually document. It was very simple.
Here is a photo of the conditions prior to preparation for the work.
Here is a photo of the conditions after the prep was complete. I removed the scupper hoses and stern scupper pipe, disconnected two bonding wires, and disconnected the wash-down hose. Very easy...even for me.
Trav upended in the space and backed out the Allen-head bolts. He upended the motor to access the shear pin and retrieved the three broken parts. He tapped the new pin into place and replaced the clip. He positioned the motor and held it in place with one hand while threading the inboard bolt, and then the outboard bolt. Tightened them up. Done.
We looked at the possibility of installing studs to hang the motor on, but there is not enough clearance to turn the hex-nuts on the stud once the motor is installed.
Obviously, Trav is a skilled mechanic. He made it look easy. Ahhhh...the glory of youth....
TK
I promised to document the process, but there was not much to actually document. It was very simple.
Here is a photo of the conditions prior to preparation for the work.
Here is a photo of the conditions after the prep was complete. I removed the scupper hoses and stern scupper pipe, disconnected two bonding wires, and disconnected the wash-down hose. Very easy...even for me.
Trav upended in the space and backed out the Allen-head bolts. He upended the motor to access the shear pin and retrieved the three broken parts. He tapped the new pin into place and replaced the clip. He positioned the motor and held it in place with one hand while threading the inboard bolt, and then the outboard bolt. Tightened them up. Done.
We looked at the possibility of installing studs to hang the motor on, but there is not enough clearance to turn the hex-nuts on the stud once the motor is installed.
Obviously, Trav is a skilled mechanic. He made it look easy. Ahhhh...the glory of youth....
TK