On July 19, after the engine rebuild, I went for the seatrial in anticipation of passing papers on the 20th. The engine started right up and purred like a kitten.
With the owner driving and the broker in the cockpit, the surveyor and I watched the engine from the cabin. We were looking for leaks, temperature spikes or anything out of the ordinary. I heard what at first blush sounded like an end-of-life bearing eminating from the alternator. The alternator wasn't putting out enough voltage.
Then the sound became louder and started to point to rocker arm adjustment. Shortly thereafter, the engine started jumping around and it became apparent that the sound - which had become something akin to a canning jar half full of marbles being vigorously shaken - was coming from the transmission. Back to the dock, back in the car with the mission of telling Kathy that purchase had yet again been delayed.
Today the transmission was removed from the boat and a new one on hand could be installed along with a new Balmar alternator.
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| Carl the mechanic with the old and new transmissions |
Perhaps our 2-week trip starting in two days may still be possible.
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