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  • June 09, 2011 3:10 PM
    Message # 617186
    Deleted user
    Liberate departed Victoria BC 8 days ago. 780 miles later we are about to enter the bay and head to Emeryville Marina we have issues with our MD17C transmission and need to find local expertise for a removal and repair. 
  • June 10, 2011 3:02 AM
    Reply # 617911 on 617186
    Anonymous
    Eskelundmarine.com at 510-523-7670

    Back in 2005, the owner made several trips to my boat to revive my MD17C.  He is a Volvo marine mechanic with expertise in these old engines.
  • June 10, 2011 6:17 AM
    Reply # 617983 on 617186
    Deleted user
    I do apologize for the shoddy grammar in my original post, tried doing this from an iPhone  at the entrance to the bay channel. I will check out 
    Eskelundmarine this morning. Many thanks Linda and John.
    I have a transmission issue where it locks solid after going from forward to reverse and back to forward. It locks hard and stalls the engine.
    Any other suggestions for professional help would be more than welcome.
    Regards,
    Terry.
  • June 10, 2011 12:58 PM
    Reply # 618272 on 617983
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    Terence Singh wrote:I do apologize for the shoddy grammar in my original post, tried doing this from an iPhone  at the entrance to the bay channel. I will check out 
    Eskelundmarine this morning. Many thanks Linda and John.
    I have a transmission issue where it locks solid after going from forward to reverse and back to forward. It locks hard and stalls the engine.
    Any other suggestions for professional help would be more than welcome.
    Regards,
    Terry.
    If you have internet here is a link covering all (sorry I have a westerbeke and don't speak volvo ) but this may help you.

    http://sfsailing.com/cgi-bin/mbi/engines.cfm

    I think they list most in the bay area.

    Norm

    p.s. skip Scandinavian Marine as he is a great guy to buy a new engine from he does not do the wrenching.
    Last modified: June 10, 2011 1:01 PM | Deleted user
  • June 11, 2011 5:17 AM
    Reply # 618724 on 617186
    Deleted user

    I have a rebuilt transmission for a md 11c if yours cannot be fixed.  The one I have in my possession has never been run since its rebuild 2 years ago.  It has been living in a sealed kitty litter bucket next to the boiler in my house. 

    Point:  If you need one, I've got one.  Call me.  I am on the members’ roster.  I live in CT.

    Good Luck

    John and Annie Nowak

     

  • June 11, 2011 8:38 AM
    Reply # 618811 on 617983
    Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Terence Singh wrote:I do apologize for the shoddy grammar in my original post, tried doing this from an iPhone  at the entrance to the bay channel. I will check out 
    Eskelundmarine this morning. Many thanks Linda and John.
    I have a transmission issue where it locks solid after going from forward to reverse and back to forward. It locks hard and stalls the engine.
    Any other suggestions for professional help would be more than welcome.
    Regards,
    Terry.


    Terence: watch your email and I've CC'd a couple of Westsailors in the area...

    Keep us advised

    Jay

    Terence: Has email me to advise that his repair plans are well underway - I'll let him post the details as he wishes.  He thanks the local Westsailor greeters for their assistance.

    Jay

    Last modified: June 12, 2011 12:19 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
  • July 20, 2011 6:49 AM
    Reply # 659385 on 617186
    Deleted user
    A good ending to my story. SV Liberate has a re-built transmission courtesy of Eskelund Marine. Took 3 weeks to complete, many thanks to Darrel and to all that reached out to help a fellow Westsailor!
    4 days post our departure from SF (Nasty through the Gate) Libeate now basks in San Diego awaiting a mood to head further south....
    The next project....Cockpit coamings....I will start a new thread "in the Yard"
  • July 20, 2011 6:17 PM
    Reply # 659855 on 659385
    Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Terence Singh wrote:A good ending to my story. SV Liberate has a re-built transmission courtesy of Eskelund Marine. Took 3 weeks to complete, many thanks to Darrel and to all that reached out to help a fellow Westsailor!
    4 days post our departure from SF (Nasty through the Gate) Libeate now basks in San Diego awaiting a mood to head further south....
    The next project....Cockpit coamings....I will start a new thread "in the Yard"


    Terence: Glad it all worked out for you and Liberate -

    Jay