Another "what's this bit?" question, sorry

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It's the large cylindrical object on the back of the engine that the red hose connects to. It's really in the way of the leg lift electronics but don't know what it is to remove it.
It appears to be connected to the inlet manifold, so my only guess would be an intercooler, but it doesn't look like one I've ever seen before.
Any ideas?
 
Thanks for that, presumably not something easily removed then what with the refrigerant and multiple connections etc.

Just need to find someone with arms like Mr Tickle to renew the wires to my leg lift!

EDIT: Just found a photo I took from underneath by poking the mobile under it, the air feed from the turbo connects to the underneath of it so must be what it is.
 
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It will probably have a pipestack inside, multiple tubes with raw water going through and inlet air between. Marine engine manufacturers are very keen on making a nice compact package with all components mounted on the engine, but as you have found this can cause access problems. It might be worth asking the manufacturer if it could be remounted but my guess is this would mess with the airflow from the turbo.
 
Murv

hope you don't mind, but I've just seen that one of your batteries (the black one, top) appears to have the securing strap removed. Also, in case a spanner or metal rod falls across the terminals, it might be worth considering the fitment of a plastic cover to the battery post. Unless you like fireworks, of course !
 
fisherman said:
It will probably have a pipestack inside, multiple tubes with raw water going through and inlet air between. Marine engine manufacturers are very keen on making a nice compact package with all components mounted on the engine, but as you have found this can cause access problems. It might be worth asking the manufacturer if it could be remounted but my guess is this would mess with the airflow from the turbo.
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Thanks for the explanation, all makes good sense. I can't really see any other mounting options for it in all honesty, it has an extremely efficient airflow where it is so probably best left alone.

sarabande said:
Murv

hope you don't mind, but I've just seen that one of your batteries (the black one, top) appears to have the securing strap removed. Also, in case a spanner or metal rod falls across the terminals, it might be worth considering the fitment of a plastic cover to the battery post. Unless you like fireworks, of course !
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Not at all, thanks for your post. It is all a work in progress which is why it's such a mess down there. The battery covers have been removed where I was tracing wiring through, it will all be tidier and safer when it's done.
 
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