ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT. STEP BY STEP VIDEO RECORDED CASE OF A YANMAR 4JH2E

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT.STEP BY STEP VIDEO RECORDED CASE OF A YANMAR 4JH2E

Sailing Yatch Jibsea II: Custom 45 Alluminium from 1995. Yanmar 4JH2E. Yanmar 4JH2E

Introduction

Steph and Travis, a Canadian couple that bought a 1990 Hunter 42 Passage sailboat in 2020. After cruising for 4 years on the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean, they decided to upgrade and purchase a Custom 45 Aluminum sailboat.

Brief description of the Shipyard, Sailboat and the engine.

Full information on this Sailboat can be found here:

The boat is powered with a Yanmar 4JH2E, the engine mounts were never replaced. This is the same engine that powered the Jibsea I. Travis, more than capable of coping with this important and ambitious project.

The Yanmar 4JH2E is a marine diesel engine produced by the Japanese company Yanmar Co., Ltd. This engine is part of Yanmar’s extensive line of marine engines designed for use in sailboats and small powerboats. The 4JH2E is known for its reliability, efficiency, and compact size, making it a popular choice among boat owners and builders.

The engine’s 4-cylinder design made it suitable for 35-45 foot Sailboat vessels . The 4JH2E is known for its durability and ability to withstand the harsh marine environment, including exposure to saltwater and continuous use. While newer models and technologies have emerged in the marine engine market, the 4JH2E remains a classic choice for those who appreciate its simplicity and dependability.

1. Replacing the engine mounts. Video recorded steps

In this section of the video, Travis gives a brief explanation of how he plans to carry out the replacement process before he actually begins the work.

2. DISCONNECTING THE SHAFT

In this portion of the video, Travis disconnects the shaft coupling . Ellebogen recommends to engage the gear in reverse.

3. REPLACING THE REAR SIDE MOUNTS

In the upcoming video, Travis begins by loosening the top nuts on the rear engine mounts, followed by the transmission control cable. He then proceeds to loosen the bolts on the engine bracket.

4. REMOVING THE ENGINE MOUNT AND SWAPPING IT WITH THE NEW ONE

In this section of the video, Travis removes the old marine engine mounts and places them next to the new ones, aligning them to ensure a similar level.

5. PLACING THE NEW ENGINE MOUNTS

In this part of the video, Travis demonstrates how he installs the new mounts and secures them to the engine, offering tips on which bolts to insert first for optimal alignment.

6. PLACING THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS

Travis, replaces the front mount and provides instructions on adjusting the new marine engine mount to match the same height.

This situation is similar to another case involving an Oceanic Ellebogener (SV KRAIT) using a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3, as shown in this link:

It appears that the marine engine mounts need to be set at a very low level on this particular sailboat model. This is why ELLEBOGEN includes an extra low-height nut.

This is a dependable and proven solution that has enabled our Oceanic Ellebogener, SV Krait, to successfully sail from Greece to New Zealand. You can learn more about SV Krait here:

Patrick also highlights the advantages of utilizing Nordlock washers.

Travis also takes the opportunity to clean and paint the old engine brackets.

7. INSTALLING THE REAR PORT ENGINE MOUNT

Travis shows how the rear port engine mount is installed.

8. REPLACING THE FRONT STARBOARD MOUNTS

Travis shows how the front starboard engine mount is installed andprovides a final conclusion of the installation.

OUR GRATITUDE TO STEPHANIE AND TRAVIS AND WISH OF LUCK FOR HIS JOURNEY ON HIS NEW SAILBOAT

At Ellebogen we wanted to express to Sailing Jibsea our gratitude for the informative video, regarding the replacement of Yanmar engine mounts with Ellebogen mounts. The well-explained tutorial has been an invaluable resource for many of us in the nautical community, and your dedication to sharing your knowledge is truly commendable.

Ellebogen has been following the journey SAILING JIBSEA in all these platforms.

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ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT. STEP BY STEP VIDEO RECORDED CASE OF A YANMAR 4JH2E