4.9.09 IT”S IN!!!!

We had almost given up on getting the engine in today…but Bill called and said they’d be here around 5pm..so we wolfed down our supper…got the top and side curtains down…truck hooked up and boat in position. Looking over the marine parts on it. Jim had all that stuff off when they pulled it out. They were interested in what it was and how it worked.

I got in the boat for a birds eye view.  It set right in there slick as could be. The boom control is in his right hand. They definately have the right equipment for the job…sure hope none of you Albin owners will ever  need their services….but if you do…we have room in the yard for you to park the boat and a camper.  I dont think it took them more than 1/2 an hour. Jim will hook everything up tomorrow..maybe we’ll get to hear her run.

4.8.09 Ready and Waiting…or so we thought

Jim had all the parts back on Got it all rigged for lifting…and moved it near the door.   He  wanted to turn the engine over and make sure there was oil pressure and no leaks before it went back in. So he hooked up a remote starter….bummer….no pressure…back inside for a “look-see”. The check valve in the oil pump on the new block wasn't working properly so he replaced it with the check valve from the old oil pump.

Here he is checking the oil pickup with one of his professional tools. The truck wasn't able to make it today…but that was just as well. Jim was able to figure out what was wrong and get it fixed before it was put back in. We now have oil pressure..so far no leaks…Maybe the truck will be here tomorrow.