"rcgamble" u35744@uwe wrote in message news:74fb3b1080ece@uwe...
Hello,

I have a Yanmar 3gm30fc w / SD20 Saildrives that stalls when reducing RPM.
I
think I've isolated the problem to be with the engine mounts. The engine
wabbles quite a bit when de-throttling and stalls. Starts right up with
no
problem, idles and engages in forward and reverse with no problem. It
stalls
when coming down from 2k rpm. The mounts are from 1998 so they are
probably
needing to be replaced. So my question is how do I install the new
mounts?
I'm told that I can 'jack' up the engine from the hatch using a 2 ton lift
and supporting rope, block the engine, remove the engine mount side bolts
and
slide out the old and slide in the new. Seems straightforward though
curious
if anyone has similiar experiences.

Thanks,
Bob



Seems straightforward enough... big issue is being able to block the engine
and get at the mounts. Are there obvious cracks? What happens if you try to
lift the engine with the blocks still fast... does the engine lift anyway?
I've only heard about people doing it...never seen it or done it. I had an
auto engine try and "climb" out of the compartment once... that was a good
indication of a couple of broken mounts.

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