I pulled the engine this fall so I could work on the engine compartment.
Boat is a 40-2 Aft Cabin so engine is relatively easy to pull.
Plan was/is to do basic stuff like mounts, wiring, hoses, injectors, valve
adjust. Plan is not to rebuild the engine. Engine has ~3000 hrs. Does not
seem to have
Looks fairly straightforward. Is it shown on Page 202 or 204 here?:
https://www.westerbeke.com/parts%20manual/32139_rev4_13-33_parts_list.pdf
Can't quite see if seal will slip over the flange on the end of the crank.
Bet if you took the engine, seal and gasket to a tractor repair guy he's do
it
From what I see in the picture, all you will need is a good quality torque
wrench, and a Way to drive the seal into the seal plate. A good gasket scraper,
some acetone or brake kleen to remove all oil residue from gasket surfaces.
Locktight for sealing bolts. Some good quality gasket sealer for
