J53 fixing up Others Engineering

[Warwick Marflitt]

Thanks Allen. I'd done that and its not the Valves. I have a set of dashlight bulbs on thin wires that I made up for fault finding looms on mine equipment.... So I hooked one up to a battery and poked the globe in thru the plug holes for a look-see and What I saw well its a troublesome picture! But Jeffs junk mans gift idea is THE IDEA..of IDEAS..
For an engine with 1 1\4 cylinders of compression missing it went ok!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sBhpouCs4c

[Warwick Marflitt]

Scored a vz 3.8 and auto trans with 240 kms for $270.
So will get it sorted and into the boat....

[Keltik]

VY 3.8 or VZ 3.6?

[Warwick Marflitt]

VX 3800 series II I think? Engine Number VA377113  It has EGR stainless pipe and latest PCV inlet manifold system....
The Trade Me add had it wrong.... Its a Series II Ecotech....

But.... Here's the funny part... I usually "always" never use seat belts to lift out engines. Always a chain.... So yesterday it was just a "lift it off" the trailer onto the ground... And....ummm.. the seat belt webbing, slipped on the tractor bail forks and as the slack belt went tight it SNAPPED!!! and the engine n Gearbox  did a graceful end for end flip in what seamed like slow motion landing on its top. Smashing the inlet hat, Throttle body mount, top runners, bent the fuel rail and one rocker cover.. So today I'm off to Pick a part $29 for a new Inlet manifold....+ other bits mentioned.....And  So the moral of the story! Is that Seat belts don't safe life's.... Cheers all And at Pick a part was the cleanest looking VX with a low Km engine. But @ $530 for all the bits I'll stick with my bent one lol   
 

[Tones]

Silly boy, ratchet straps are much better. 

[Ross Goldsack - JBNZ Immediate Past President]

usually "always" never

 

[Kakapo76]

This might be of interest?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBVlvbnUo2M&t=196s&ab_channel=STREETMACHINETV

[Warwick Marflitt]

Tones "SILLY" is a bit of an understatement wouldn't ewe say?

Ross.... Ya Always, should never say. Never always should..... Maybe

Geeze that was Silly! I would'a used the engine lifting chain and bolt on lifting Hooks, that are in the Left hand top draw of my tool box... I've had and used them for the last 20 years....... Yeah yeah it's easy ta bee smart n wise after the act-see-dent happened... Well at least no one lost an eye fingers or teeth....  
On the bright side I've removed the lower inlet manifold to replace the Valley Gasket that's renowned for leaking coolant into the oil and I'll check the PCV valve whilst I'm in there. Shall i match the ports??? 
Thanks

[Warwick Marflitt]

Quick update... not made much progress with Boat last few weeks. Been to the murderhouse for dental repairs and had a yota 3L diesel to fix crank pulley keyway and cambelt... lining up the ducks and will get it sorted... great day at Matahina dam for the Slalom. Jeff let me try the Honda v6 weapon... Wow! Thanks Jeff a fantastic boat. Cheers all...

[Warwick Marflitt]

  Well 7months later after lots of farm stuff Deer hunting and other life events I'm nearly ready to get OOH AH back on the water. I've been gathering bits n bobs for the job and done some engine tweaks...

[Kakapo76]

Sweet! Better pull finger to make the cut before Christmas!

[Warwick Marflitt]

   Thanks Kakapo...  withdrawal symptoms suck. There's at least two weeks of work to get it all done I'd say. Cheers all Take care be safe and get ready for your state sanctioned dose of "Te Virass"  Knot everyone is jabbed... But sure as it rains on a rainy day, everyone's Gunna get a dose off it!     Yeah yeah!!! Get back in me shed......



 

[Hondaz]

Sweet bucket. Is that a Flo pro?

[Warwick Marflitt]

Sweet bucket. Is that a Flo pro?

Yes Hondaz it's another  fine part supplied by the friendly team at
Harris Marine. Great people fine parts n  fantastic service.... Jet boat addicts looking after Jet Boating junkies....

https://www.harrismarine.co.nz/Products/General-Products/Universal-reverse-bucket/