rig to lift Volvo 6 cylinder engine

[Grajan]

Needing to lift engine to replace oil dipstick pipe on big Volvo fitted to twin unit 40' motorboat
is there a rig designed to get into small areas without destroying the decor of the vessel to let us to get under this engine to allow removal and re assembly without to much agro?

 

[BruceK]

What engines? My oil dipstick is a o-ring push fit held by a bracket on top

 

[Grajan]

What engines? My oil dipstick is a o-ring push fit held by a bracket on top

KAMD42 it is believed the pipe has rotted at entry to sump

 

[rotrax]

I am sure I would get around a diptick tube problem without taking an engine out unless it had failed internally and the broken bit had to be removed.

How has it failed/been damaged?

 

[BruceK]

KAMD42 it is believed the pipe has rotted at entry to sump

KAD42, they just pull out. Sure your's hasn't?

 

[volvopaul]

The dipstick tube doesn’t go to the sump it enters the block via a small rubber tube . I’d guess if you have a serious oil leak your sump is rotten away , common problem.
what boat is it and where ?

 

[PCUK]

Large blocks of wood on the wheelhouse floor and a piece of RSJ across the opening, plus a chain hoist of the appropriate capacity. If the wheelhouse floor isn't strong enough shore it underneath from the hull. Speaking from experience with a Cummins 300.

 

[Grajan]

Thanks Volvo Paul, Appreciate your reply.
Didnt know what was down there until the engine was lifted however there is quite heavy deterioration of sump it is it possible to repair ie weld or would that be a no no?
have managed to get crane jib in to lift engine.