Whats the function of the small hole it has in the joint area
@sailingwithus57433 күн бұрын
I believe it's to provide oil to the oil gallery in the rocker cover that splash feeds the cups on the push rods.That's my guess, hope it helps?
@PaulGibson-f7x15 күн бұрын
I've got one too
@sailingwithus574312 күн бұрын
Hi Paul, I assume you've got a spare engine not an oil leak.
@siirkire19 күн бұрын
Can confirm, a big hassle with the heat exchanger.
@paulfitzgerald146625 күн бұрын
I have successfully frozen the bearings before assembly …
@sailingwithus574325 күн бұрын
I'll give it a try next time.
@paulfitzgerald146625 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, I have a VP 2003 that refuses to die, and a spare VP 2030 if it does, so I appreciate your plan..
@sailingwithus574325 күн бұрын
Hi Paul, yes a sort of insurance policy. I can't afford a new engine.
@whitehatmarinesurveying26 күн бұрын
Smashing video Rob - informative, well paced and with lots of extra information and tips to help the boat owner on a budget. Keep up the great work.
@sailingwithus574325 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vote of confidence, much appreciated.
@boatMatthias27 күн бұрын
This looks like a demo engine for a engeering school or museum, or who delivers an engine with a switch and everything ;)
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
Hi Boatmattias, interesting comment. The engine came bolted down in its crate. I added the fuel system and made a starter box so I could test run in situ. Under the green paint (seen in the video) was a base coat of "duck egg blue" colour. You could be correct with an engineering school theory.
@nickdavies9027 күн бұрын
Hi may I ask how you sourced the engine and if you have any recommendations?
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
Hi Nick, I got the engine from eBay. Try and buy a runner, even if it's got starting issues or low compression. A top end rebuild should sort out the problems and give you a reliable engine. Hope this helps?
@catboattwo27 күн бұрын
I bought an engine like this 16 years ago for my 1924 catboat. The previous owner of the engine had noticed a loss of power and a Volvo mechanic had recommended a new engine. That's why I got this for very little money. When I got home I discovered, that only the actuation lever for the gouvernor was worn out, so that it was no longer possible to apply full throttle. A little bit of welding and filework fixed ist.
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
Fingers crossed it's still running in 16 years time. Good little engines!
@marlings27 күн бұрын
Brilliant, thanks! My boat has a 2002 and I’m so pleased you’re taking the time to make these clear and well detailed videos. 🙌🏻
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
Good to know you enjoyed the video, thanks.
@miceline200128 күн бұрын
Thanks you very much for sharing ❤
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
It's only a hobby but good to get positive comments.
@luissinn-kj9ij28 күн бұрын
Thanks for great video
@sailingwithus574326 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@richardpiatt6669Ай бұрын
Put bearings in freezer first and heat housing in oven.
@sailingwithus574312 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@AbordodelCurioso2 ай бұрын
Hi again, Rob, from Cádiz. My engine starter just failed today and I remembered I had seen a video on this topic on your channel. So here I am again thanking you for your generosity and quality videos! Cheers from Spain!
@sailingwithus57432 ай бұрын
Quick question, was it the starter motor gearbox or an electrical issue? My next video is probably fixing an oil leal so lookout. 😀
@AbordodelCurioso2 ай бұрын
@@sailingwithus5743
@AbordodelCurioso2 ай бұрын
Not sure of the issue. Next weekend I will check it out after following the indications from your video: solenoid, etc.
@sailinghjem2 ай бұрын
😂 been there with the wind indicator! I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why my sail trim just wouldn’t settle… then I looked at Norma the flag and realised that the wind was coming from another direction to what the wind indicator was saying! Our wind indicator is still buggered though! Looking forward to making this same passage tomorrow, thanks for the video!
@sailingwithus57432 ай бұрын
Hope you have a safe passage, don't spill anything!!!! looking forward to watching the video. Rob & Angie x
@rickbear72492 ай бұрын
Hmm 🤔, was about to give you a 👎 until the end with the beach towel 😂. Good old British army humour. 👍👍
@scottweaver88962 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to upload the video (and no. 18) very helpful in repairing our old Beneteau in Dallas!
@sailingwithus57432 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, thanks for the feedback, hopefully nothing got lost in translation from my accent?
@lellopicci2 ай бұрын
I was inspired by his very useful video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7eodM5qrJuZaJs.html
@AndrewCutler-kt6mt3 ай бұрын
Excellent video - alowed a much quicker rebuild than if i iddnt have it as a guide, and there was a lot less swearing! If you ever find yourself sailing the Clyde or Scottish West Coast I owe you a beer.
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, thanks for the feedback. I have a question for you. Part one was water pump strip out. Did you watch both episodes?
@houbadelaugnord2063 ай бұрын
Hi. Have you triede the gori propel?
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Yes, the Gori was good quality however It was difficult to choose.
@zero_to_sailor3 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back online again! Another very informative video, thank you for sharing! Fair winds
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I try and make an episode every few months when Iv'e got something to film.
@sailingaphrodite41893 ай бұрын
Another of your super, simple to follow videos. Am I pleased I don't have a wooden deck! Love your boat cover.
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Yes, the cover saves the deck from going green over winter. I'm not sure about the teak deck too!
@davesailing3 ай бұрын
Good job, very well explained. I like the idea of the butyl tape, much less messy than sealant. Best Wishes ... Dave
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, Iv'e started using butyl tape on a lot of fittings. As you say less messy.
@saltybadgersailing3 ай бұрын
I’ve just stumbled across your channel and like your style. I have a 92’ Bavaria 320 on the south coast she’s almost identical to blue solitaire
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Hi Jon, hope you love your boat as much as we do! Is the interior the same? We need to tackle a drooping headlining problem in the aft cabin.Looks like a big job!
@Sp3ktral224 ай бұрын
Good drills with the keel bolts! 😊
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍As they say, you can't be a dentist without a drill.
@TheWeekendSailors4 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, thanks for your help in the marina. Hauled out this morning and it was a barnacle build up on the propeller, can’t quite believe it! Returning at a later date to do the crossing. In hindsight, should’ve had a scrub before setting off. Cheers, jack, Dave and Rick
@sailingwithus57433 ай бұрын
Did you make it back to Chichester successfully. We were correct the engine was smoking under excessive load.
@lovropirkl26724 ай бұрын
How did you rig up an "anchor ball scare crow"? 🤣
@sailingwithus57434 ай бұрын
I think every yacht should have an "anchor ball scare crow" however if you know a better method to get rid of marauding jet skis, please let me know. My old coveralls aren't scary enough!
@robcowdrey26114 ай бұрын
I wouldn't heat the bearings - but I would the outer brass housing. For the shaft I would plastic bag it and leave that in the freezer for a couple of hours to make fitting the bearings a little easier. I would be very careful when driving the bearings to avoid putting too much strain or hammering the inner race - though with this design that's not easy to do.
@sailingwithus57434 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'll give that a try next time.
@AbordodelCurioso4 ай бұрын
So nice to see you visited our sailing place! Our boat is right there!
@sailingwithus57434 ай бұрын
Lovely city! Keep going with that VP2002, in my opinion a fantastic little engine.
@siirkire5 ай бұрын
And why do we do this?
@siirkire5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, by the way.
@sailingwithus57434 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for the question. I should have put an explanation at the start of the video. A simple reason is to make sure the valve fully closes as the wear limits change on the seat.
@sailingestrellapolar5 ай бұрын
Hello , very good video , i am going to do this work.i am from Spain .👏👏👏
@sailingwithus57435 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment. Hopefully this video helps. I’m slightly envious that you are in warm waters. My last boat was in Guardamar del Segura, all year sailing!
@frankklose91295 ай бұрын
The helical gear box is the common problem with this starter. You did not mention that you have a isolatated starter motor ( Minus on the rear on the starter). Some VP engines are isolated, which means the engine block has no connection to the battery. Alternator is also isolated and you should have seen one wire is going from the starter motor to the alternator (minus). This was done by VP to minimize corrosition. It´s a very bad idea to change the alternator to a none isolated car alternator. If you do so, you need a 200A relais in the minus line. It´s done often without a relais and results in a defect oil cooler or a corroded hear exchanger. Minus connection to the engine block is only during the start operation when the starter is engaged.
@frankklose91295 ай бұрын
Please correct the exchange of the starter motor and make people aware that there is a none isolated version. The heat exchanger and oil cooler are yery expensiv parts....even the cooling water on the 2003(t) goes through a cooper pipe in the gearbox. I keep always a spare starter motor on board ( died twice already)
@sailingwithus57435 ай бұрын
Hi Frank, that’s an interesting point about the earthing point at the back of the starter. It was connected to a strap attached to one of the bolts on the engine mount. A large negative cable runs from the engine block directly to the starting battery. I get your point about the alternator and corrosion, were there many VP engines fitted with this model starter system?
@frankklose91295 ай бұрын
@@sailingwithus5743 Hi Rob, most boats equiped with a sail drive should have an isolated engine. Quit easy to spot, the sensors (Oil and water temp have two wires). In the VP operating manual you find two circurit diagrams, one for single pole and the other for double pole which is the isolated version. VP did this for a reason, every where in the engine are different types of metal are used. When you look at the MS2A gearbox cooper pipe aluminium housing, same with the oil cooler and heat exchanger. There are lots of people which are having problems with corrosion on the sail drive, oil cooler and heat exchanger. If you search the internet you will find many . Saw your videos...did you check your circular water pump (internal cooling) for a loose shaft?? If the belt was always tied, it destroyes the bearing on the circular Pump. The pulley feels wickley. A new pump at Volvo Penta is € 2000, which is a rip off. My engine is a VP2003T and I had to fix already both pumps. I have motored over 4000 hours, Moody 34 build 1986.
@prettydopesailing6 ай бұрын
Well made video
@sailingwithus57435 ай бұрын
Thanks, hope you found it useful.
@AbordodelCurioso6 ай бұрын
All my best wishes! I already uploaded a video on which a dermatologist explains how to protect our skin during sailing and, believe it or not, the next health video will explain what to do in case of stroke during sailing. I work with neurologists and I spoke to one of them a couple of months ago. He is also a sailor, and he is willing to help with the recording. I will try to record it sooner than later. Most of us sailors are over 50 and we are at risk.
@AbordodelCurioso6 ай бұрын
So happy to have come across your channel! My boat also mounts a VP 2002. Keep going! I learn a lot with your videos. Greetings from Spain!
@sailingwithus57436 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. What a bulletproof little engine the VP 2002 is turning out to be! Just regular oil changes and they keep going. More boat stuff to come. Greetings from the muddy waters, east coast of England!
@zero_to_sailor7 ай бұрын
Shame you are not my neighbour in the marina- you really are a great source of knowledge !! Always great to see your videos ! Fair winds
@sailingwithus57437 ай бұрын
Hi zero-to-sailor, thanks for the feedback. Rob
@sailingceltic19117 ай бұрын
Good stuff, as you well know, if you put marine in front of any part it quadruple s in price 😂😂😂😂😂
@sailingwithus57437 ай бұрын
Hi sailingceltic, totally agree anything about boats is expensive, especially if it's stainless steel!
@davesailing7 ай бұрын
Oh Rob, another helpful video. I bet my tappets haven't been checked for years, another job for the winter. Thank you .... Dave
@sailingwithus57437 ай бұрын
Do it !!!🙂
@davesailing7 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, Thanks for the video, I have a VP 2003 circa 1993, probably one of the last few made. It's pretty much ok at the moment but i do worry about things like the starter motor so this video has been very useful. If I get problems with it, I know where to look. Interesting that you can get pattern replacements for the starter motor. Are there any other parts that work ?. I've moved away from the genuine VP filters and saved a lot. I also found a source for raw water impellors. Take care, you're doing well, I wouldn't have known about your stroke if I hadn't read your about message. Onwards and upwards Eh! Best Wishes Dave
@sailingwithus57437 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, I started making these videos after my stroke to remember what I'd done. It's nice to see boat owners benefiting from watching them. Regarding the pattern replacement. I carry one in my spares box, you never know! I'd recommend cutting down a 10mm hex key too. Cheers, Rob
@dajo43498 ай бұрын
Hi again, since I have the same RWC engine but my boat is a 30 footer, what's a typical cruising speed for you and at what rpms? Same question for max speed at what RPMs. Thanks.
@sailingwithus57438 ай бұрын
Hi dojo, hope you got your engine mounts sorted. Passage planning I usually work on a five knot average, sail or engine. Cruising RPM 1500 = 5knots. Flat out 2000+ RPM and a clean bottom is about 7 knots. The bating platform starts to dig in to the wake as it approaches maximum hull speed. Hope this helps!
@dajo43498 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good info to have for me. Just discovered the thermostat in the engine is a 110 deg F unit. I'm going to order the 140 deg F (60 C) and swap. I wonder if the engine will run any different, more power, lower fuel consumption, more chance to salt up the exhaust elbow? I'm still working on locating mounts. Guess I have to figure out how the front and backs are different. When looking for parts, I'm often asked for the engine's serial number (10 digits?) only to find they can't find it. Has that happened to you? @@sailingwithus5743
@dajo43498 ай бұрын
Great video and a beautiful boat. What’s the make and length? I have the same engine and am planning to replace the thermostat so your video will really help. I’m pretty sure my engine needs new engine mounts. We bought the boat a couple months ago. The engine sure shakes at 850 rpm so I'm thinking engine mounts may need replacing. I see many mounts advertised that appear to fit the back but haven’t been able to find any for the front of the engine. They appear to be different than the back mounts. Any suggestions/advice, part numbers, websites to visit? Thanks!
@sailingwithus57438 ай бұрын
Hi dajo. our boat is a 1990 built Bavaria 300, she's just under 32ft long. Is your engine sail drive or shaft? If you're in the uk I would recommend Keyparts Ltd. give them the engine serial number and they'll probably give you the advice you need. Good luck!
@dajo43498 ай бұрын
Thanks for the fast reply. Your Bavaria looks perfect for a couple. Ours has a shaft drive. I'm in the states but with worldwide shipping, I'll look them up. Are the front mounts different than the back ones?@@sailingwithus5743
@chrismccartney86689 ай бұрын
My home marina .. handy caravan for bacon roll popular with bikers ctclists dog walkers..
@sailingwithus57439 ай бұрын
I'll look out for the bacon roll van next visit, thanks!
@tanksouth9 ай бұрын
You have a lovely accent. Texan here. Thank you sir.
@sailingwithus57439 ай бұрын
Thanks, and a face for radio too!😀
@mansourbenyamina215710 ай бұрын
Excellent travail. Pouvez-vous réaliser une vidéo pédagogique sur les pièces du circuit d'huile et de refroidissement pour les débutants ?
@sailingwithus574310 ай бұрын
Bonjour et merci pour vos gentils mots. Je fais habituellement des videos sur des pieces de moteur cassées! Vois ce que je peux faire.
@reginaldbowls718010 ай бұрын
Try freezing the bearings and heating the housing in a oven or with a torch. 😊
@sailingwithus574310 ай бұрын
I'll give it a go next time, Thanks
@graemebilbe18287 ай бұрын
Or if you don’t want a smell in the oven/kitchen stick it on the BBQ
@michaljohansen405911 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I followed you video booth 17 and 18. step by step and it worked perfectly, my waterpump is not leaking anymore. Thanks.
@sailingwithus574311 ай бұрын
Hi and thank you for your positive feedback. As a matter of interest did you use genuine parts?
@stephenlegg681611 ай бұрын
watch out lagoon s weak bulkheads buy at your own risk
@deerfootnz9 ай бұрын
Watch out all production boats have weak everything. Monos and multis.
@deerfootnz9 ай бұрын
All these low end cats are motor sailors. The sailing performance is poor.
@davidhutchinson52332 ай бұрын
I have no idea what you're talking about. I own a Fountaine Pajot 40 and it's a tank. But it sails beautifully.
@naturalsurvivor83211 ай бұрын
Hi mate, the trip was good thanks hit but if a storm in way down and very calm on way back.
@naturalsurvivor83211 ай бұрын
Hi mate, it’s mark from woolverstone. We had a beer last Friday. I’m the ex army chap. I’m messaging as promised.
@sailingwithus574311 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, good to hear from you. How was your sail last weekend?
@BenMurphy41011 ай бұрын
Also, which time of year did you go. And what are you recording your underwater shots on. Sorry for all the questions; so excited!!
@sailingwithus574311 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, You've got every right to be excited. It was a trip of a lifetime for us! Regarding the underwater camera. I used an old GoPro hero seven. Have to say I was quite impressed with the sound quality, even after a good dunking. speed was 30fps 1080p. Hope this helps!
@BenMurphy41011 ай бұрын
@@sailingwithus5743 Your a star mate, much appreciated my mate.