Technical data

INSTALLATION
FOREWORD
Since the boats in which these engines are used are many and varied, details of engine
installation are equally so. It is not the purpose of this section to advise boatyards and engine
installers on the generally well understood and well developed procedures for installation of
engines. However, the following outline of general procedure is included because it is valuable in
explaining the functions of each component, the reasons why, the precautions to be watched and
the relationship of the installation to the operation of the engine. There are details of the
installation which should have a periodic check and of which the operator should have a
thorough understanding to insure good operating conditions for the engine and correct
procedure for its servicing.
INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
The engine is shipped from the factory mounted securely and properly crated. Accessory
equipment is shipped in a separate small box, usually packed with the engine crate.
Before accepting shipment from the transportation company, the crate should be opened and an
inspection made for concealed damage. If either visible or concealed damage is noted, you should require
the delivering agent to sign "Received in damaged condition". Also check contents of the shipment
against the packing list and make sure note is made of any discrepancies. This is your protection against
loss or damage. Claims for loss or damage must be made to the arrier, not to J. H. Westerbeke
Corporation.
RIGGING AND LIFTING
The engine is fitted with lifting rings.
Rope or chain slings should be attached to the rings and the engine lifted by means of tackle
attached to this sling. The lifting rings have been designed to carry the full weight of the engine;
therefore, auxiliary slings are not required or desired.
CAUTION: Slings must not be so short as to place the engine lifting eyes in significant sheer
stress: Strain on the engine lifting eyes must not be in excess of 10' from the vertical. A spacer bar must
be placed between the two lifting eyes, if supported by valve cover studs.
The general rule in moving engines is to see that all- equipment used is amply strong and firmly
fixed in place. Move the engine a little at a time and see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate possibility
of accidents by avoiding haste. Do not lift from the propeller coupling, or pry against this with crowbar,
as you may distort the coupling.
In some cases it may be necessary to lift the engine in other than the regular horizontal position.
It may be that the engine must be lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made
larger. If the opening is extremely restricted, it is possible to reduce, to some extent, the outside
clearances such as generator, cooling piping, water tank, filters, mounting lugs, etc. This accessory
equipment should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care should be taken to avoid
damage to any exposed parts and to avoid dirt entering openings. The parts which have been removed
should be returned to position as soon as the restriction has been passed.