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To furl, try going onto a broad reach/almost run. When the jib starts to collapse, then furl. There will be very little strain on it. I agree with everyone else, if you need to use a winch on the furling line, something is probably wrong.

I've heard of Marvels Mystery Oil. Are you suggesting putting it in the crankcase, or directly into cylinder via the injector? Also, can the head be removed with engine in-situo and have valves reseated?

I just registered for this board, though I’ve been reading it for some time now. I thought I’d start with a modest post on the elementary topic of diesel engine re-building. I’m looking at a 1977 Cape Dory 27 with a non-functioning yanmar (not sure if it is YSE or YSB 8). I did see it run about a ye...