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Question: which T3800 was the first to be fitted with Yanmar power? Answer: Ed Kolbe, Kismet #11, writes, "Our engine is a Yanmar 3 cylinder (3JH2E); she is maybe shakier than a 4 cylinder, but not too bad. I had the Max prop tightened up by PYI, replaced the engine mounts, and carefully re-aligned the engine. All of these maneuvers resulted in a smoother ride." Web's comment: Kismet may be the first T3800 to have a Yanmar. Engines need to be carefully set on their own four feet. This requires the following, among other things: (1) drill engine mount holes in the stringers perpendicular to the rail surface; Wind Dancer's #9 were drilled slightly off angle, leading to much difficulty in firming up the engine mounts for proper alignment. We had to re-drill two as I recall; (2) letting the engine rest on the mounts a day or two helps before committing to an alignment; (3) new engine mounts periodically; (4) shaft alignment at the shaft works; (5) cutlass bearing examination and replacement as needed; 6) prop maintenance. Question: do you know the whereabouts of these vessels?
Answer: email wsolberg@ucla.edu your answer.
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