by Banksy | Jun 29, 2011 | Engine, Monk Restoration
I installed new fuel tank access plates with feed tubes and fuel return fittings in both tanks of the Monk. This allows me to plug the old fuel feed fittings located at the bottom of the tanks which is not good if those fittings leak or fail and fill the bilge with...
by Banksy | Apr 24, 2010 | Engine, Monk Restoration
With the new Yanmar turbodiesel in and running well, it’s time to rebuild the engine compartment. I have to make it smaller to to accommodate the shorter length of the Yanmar. This will give us more cabin room. I also have to install some 2″ thick Soundown...
by Banksy | Feb 12, 2010 | Engine, Monk Restoration
The 1942 Chrysler Crown Marine M7 flathead six cylinder gasoline engine installed in our 1947 30′ Monk design displacement cruiser decided to disconnect it’s number two piston connecting rod from the crankshaft journal recently and now it’s time to...
