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John Treloar
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Username: johntr

Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 07:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have oil and gas leaking from the join between the base plate (sump) and the section with the grease cups. There seems to be a gasket there, but if I tighten down the bolts, the engine doesnt rotate freely. What sort of gasket should I have and what thickness? Otherwise the engine is running well although a little rich. Any help appreciated.

I did also enjoy being at the Classic and Wooden Boat Show over the weekend. I met Boyd Myer and others. Very enjoyable.
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Greg Y
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Username: gregoryan

Post Number: 137
Registered: 09-2004


Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 08:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

These are shim/ packing gaskets, meaning that there may be many layers and thicknesses to make the crank main bearings just the right clearance. It sounds like you only need 1 or 2 more paper thicknesses. All engines differ to the total thickness needed. Very fiddly, but do-able. the upside is that when the bearings wear -these shim gaskets can be removed to take up the play. You can make them from paper [ i dont know that it has to be anything special?] note that their edge alongside the main shaft has to be Dead straight & touching the shaft neatly - otherwise the crankcase compression will find its way along the gap! You will have to take the top half crank case [ and everything above it] off. You can use your spare upper case as a template to make the paper shims at home.
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John Treloar
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Post Number: 23
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Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Greg, I assume you mean gasket paper? It comes in different thicknesses. What would you suggest I start with? I can use the other parts I have the cut the gasket. I assume no goo or other stuff to use, just the gasket?
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Greg Y
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Username: gregoryan

Post Number: 138
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Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 01:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's a very fine line between *tightening the case causing non-free turning , &&& * clamping the main shaft completely tight!
I doubt real gasket paper would come thin enough these days [?].
It maybe a delicate job preserving the current gaskets, try to get a thin blade to separate the top half-case from the top gasket. Hopefully the current ones will stay stuck to the bottom case.
Try One layer of ordinary paper on top of your existing gaskets.
[of course the gaskets are mirror image- pairs] you must
then bolt the top case back down and feel the rotation, repeat if still dragging.
. I've used ordinary paper before [along with thicker gasket material]
Its a low temp, low pressure/vac application, surely paper wont rot, sandwiched in there.
Punch the bolt holes oversize so you can push the straight side of paper against shaft.
No goo, as you want provision to remove a layer in another 100,000 Miles.
You'll need help - [in the boat] with that Huge Cylinder reinstalling!
You can leave the crank in situ, be aware the weight of the flywheel wants to tip forward. Note timing positions before removing mag drive.
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Andrew Munns
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Username: johnoxley

Post Number: 157
Registered: 04-2010
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi - Try drafting cartridge paper with a coating of oil on install - a little thicker and stronger to take compass points and lines from hard (6H) pencils. Not the flimsy plan printing paper though. Try office suppliers? Perhaps an A3 art process diary? Manila folders / thin card OK.
You can try proper oil jointing from auto suppliers but overkill.
The grease cups will introduce grease where it is needed for sealing - Also remember to pump in grease at the end of a run if the boat is stored afloat - stops high bilge level from entering sump.
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John Treloar
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Username: johntr

Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 02:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I will go forward this weekend with suggestions above. I was speaking to Graham Davis from near Bathurst who sold me the engine and parts. He suggested a very thin neoprene gasket. Would either recommend this?
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Greg Y
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Post Number: 139
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Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 05:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Oh Boy! I dunno, this brings up more questions and feasibility theories than are worth putting forward
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lloyd
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Username: lloydsboats2

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Registered: 06-2016
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 - 08:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Gentelmen ...I just posted.. theres a couple actually 3 seadogs including a big super twin for sale in WA guys names chester ....08 982 124 55 the adds on gumtree heading was vintage inboard parts regards lloyd
also gasket paper comes in very thin thickness also try blackwoods
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John Treloar
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Username: johntr

Post Number: 25
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Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have completed the repair of the leaking gaskets in the Seadog. The engine runs very freely when no compression and plug out. When running no leaks anymore and running smoothly. I removed the original gaskets (gently) and recut a thin gasket for each side and replaced into the boat. Little bit of effort, but good result. Also replaced the old bolts with new SS ones. Looks good. Works well.
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John Treloar
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Post Number: 26
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Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I also realigned the whole engine while I was at it from the prop shaft right through to the engine. Whole system now aligned up and down and left and right. Everything running freely now.

Aligned Engine

After aligning I also added the replacement Exhaust. It is a copy in SS of the original cast iron exhaust. Sounds good and operates flawlessly.

New Exhaust
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John Treloar
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Post Number: 27
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Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I also realigned the whole engine while I was at it from the prop shaft right through to the engine. Whole system now aligned up and down and left and right. Everything running freely now.



After aligning I also added the replacement Exhaust. It is a copy in SS of the original cast iron exhaust. Sounds good and operates flawlessly.

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Greg Y
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Post Number: 143
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Posted on Monday, January 16, 2017 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

VeRRy Good and thorough! Yes its quite a task , delicate getting those shims right, especially onboard a moored boat, in the baking sun/ the relentless passing Ferries wake, !
You should post the vid link on here so others can see her underway, onboard! Sounded good!
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John Treloar
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Post Number: 29
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Posted on Monday, January 16, 2017 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Will upload a video to youtube and share. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.

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