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And the reason I am bothering to replace my factory Vetus hatch is that the rubber dogs which secure it closed have long since failed and are no longer available.  I do not see a tidy way to the hatch closed unfortunately. 

If someone has figured out a solution I am all ears as I would prefer to not disturb the hatch.

Christopher

I think it may be straight threaded as it passes very deep into the socket without binding. 

You are right about losing it though.  I think mine is a 0.5" in diameter.  There are lots of these plugs with hexagonal socket heads on eBay these days.  I gather these are Asian knock-offs but they should serve.  Packs of 5 for about $10 plus shipping.

If the thread is indeed tapered then one might have luck finding a plug at a good plumbing shop.

Christopher

The same antifreeze that is run through the engine will end up in the exhaust lines and in the waterlock.  Probably OK.

This is a great list and you've reminded me of more to do...

Christopher

Thanks Michel!  I played with that on Sunday but will try again and will be more attentive about the position of the stop engine lever.

Cheers!

Christopher

Thank Michel for your assistance on this -- I did eventually pull the head and had it serviced.  One valve was replaced, the injector rebuilt and the whole thing was back together.

Then I discovered that the high pressure fuel pump was full of jelly.  I partially cleaned it and got the damned thing to start and ran it just long enough to get to haul out.  Sigh.

The reason I did a partial cleaning was that I could not remove the pump from the engine.  I can undo all the bolts and it appears to move freely for the first 1/4" or so -- then it travels no further.  Any idea of what might be holding it in place?  It would make a great winter project. 

I also learned a trick -- because the fuel pump was putting out less fuel than it should, I found a bit of heat gave the engine a starting boost.  Heat gun at the air intake did magic. 

Can we put a glow plug or an air preheater on this thing?

If anyone has any ideas about pulling the pump please let me know soonest.  My tarps nearly finished.,

Thanks!

Christopher

Thanks John!  I laughed at the the image of the water spraying all over the place.

I have the manuals too.  Unfortunately I do not have experience with this project. 

Do you know if I need to pull the engine to remove the head or can I get away with doing it in place?  I read something about the head bolts originating in the crank-case.  I would much prefer leaving most of the engine in place and just dropping bits in the bilge.

Christopher

I actually bought one of these transom ladders from Stainless Outfitters but I have been reluctant to mount the thing -- can anyone who has experience with one comment on how the support legs work?  It seems very flimsy and unstable to me (not the ladder but its connection to the boat), particularly the folding legs.

Thanks!

Christopher

Thanks Ian -- that's great!