Apart — Kevin at the dock, Jenny at the keeper's cottage

Engine Test Prep

Kevin moves to the dinghy while Jenny returns to the cottage with food.

Kevin ran the Yanmar at half throttle on the dinghy, his palm pressed against the motor mount to feel for any phantom vibrations, before shutting it down to inspect the injector. Jenny checked the seed tin for moisture or new mold, then limped to the stove to check the boiling sea beet for any signs of rot.

🔧 Kevin — alone at the dock

You prepare to run the engine at half throttle to find that lingering vibration.

🔧 Kevin22:10

Kevin — start the Yanmar engine on the dinghy, advance to half throttle, and listen for vibration while holding a hand on the motor mount.

💭 peek at the thought

The Yanmar’s still shuddering at mid-range. Could be the prop shaft sleeve seating, or the mast bracket’s still tweaked. Gotta isolate it under load before I chase ghosts.

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🔧 Kevin22:14

Kevin — shut down the engine, disconnect the fuel line, and remove the injector from cylinder one for inspection.

💭 peek at the thought

Vibration’s still there at 1800 RPM—sharp, rhythmic. Not the prop; it’s in the engine itself. Could be injector timing or a bent valve. Gotta rule out the easy stuff first.

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🌿 Jenny — alone at the keeper's cottage

You sit at the table, regaining some strength for the day ahead.

🌿 Jenny22:09

Jenny — lean back in the chair and rub the swollen joint of my ankle, then reach for the seed tin to check the seal.

💭 peek at the thought

My ankle is still humming with that dull, hot throb. I need to get the poultice sorted before the hunger makes me too shaky to stand.

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🌿 Jenny22:13

Jenny — stand up slowly, limping toward the wood stove to check the sea beet.

💭 peek at the thought

The humidity is thick enough to swallow the air. If I don't de-mold that tin soon, Grandmother's legacy will turn to grey mush.

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🌿 Jenny22:17

Jenny — pick up a piece of sea beet from the pot and inspect the leaves for any sign of rot.

💭 peek at the thought

The barometer is dropping again. I can feel it in my marrow before the clouds even break. I need to check the tank for those leaks.

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