Update: Tonight I removed the sound insulation from the sides
of the engine compartment. Let me tell you - it was a dirty
mess. Surprisingly, it is possible for a substance to be both
dusty and oily at the same time. On the bright side, after
removing the old, crumbling insulation I was able to give the
little Yanmar and the engine compartment a good cleaning. It
looks 100% better now and I think it will be easier to keep the
engine clean.
I can't report on the noise yet as I'm waiting on an exhaust
elbow at the moment. Even if it's a little noisier under power,
I think that it may be worth it just to have a little more room
in the engine compartment (it's amazing what an extra couple of
inches can give you in a cramped space) . On the other hand, if
the racket proves to be intolerable, I'll report back with a
warning to others who might be contemplating taking the same
steps.
Thanks to everyone for the helpful feedback.
Robert H.
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