Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
06-14-2018, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,629
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Forum: Reversing Gear
04-20-2018, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,784
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-07-2017, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 1
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hard (won't) start when cold
I have always needed to use a spray or two of starting fluid at the end of the season when temps drop to 45 or so. This season with my much cleaned and adjusted carburetor the motor is running very...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-04-2017, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,913
With T-stat?
I didn't used to have a T-stat and winterized while still in the lake after running a half mile or so to the crane. I also had the bypass pinched off. This season I put it back to original with an...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-31-2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,736
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-11-2017, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,433
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Forum: Fuel System
08-11-2017, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,167
I googled around and found it appears the O2...
I googled around and found it appears the O2 sensors make 1V, with 0.45V at the ideal air/fuel mixture. So for adjusting the carb, all we need is the sensor and a trip to Harbor Freight some day when...
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Forum: Fuel System
08-10-2017, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,167
Me too!
This ebay item 222026510913 seems to...
Me too!
This ebay item 222026510913 seems to be a nice gauge, analog and digital display only $20! Ships from New Jersey instead of Hong Kong.
Specs are:
Input voltage: 0 to 1V
Display...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
08-10-2017, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,298
Can you look under the boat and see the prop? ...
Can you look under the boat and see the prop? Seems pretty strange that the shaft is turning both directions but the prop thrust isn't following along. There are only a couple parts: prop, prop...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-02-2017, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
Much cleaner
Thought I should update and thank you all. The boat has been in the water almost a week now and there is only a tiny amount of oil under the motor. It appears to be coming from behind the plate that...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-26-2017, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
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Forum: Fuel System
07-25-2017, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,772
I had the carb apart to flatten the halves...
I had the carb apart to flatten the halves because it was leaking gas last season. I sanded both sides with 600 grit on a sheet of plate glass and lots of lube. Along the way, I blasted carb...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-25-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
I couldn't get it off with a breaker bar even...
I couldn't get it off with a breaker bar even after spraying with pblaster. So I bought the correct 6-point socket and my impact wrench took it off in a flash. Maybe the trip to buy the socket gave...
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Forum: Fuel System
07-25-2017, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,772
Carb adjustment after changes
I rebuilt the carb and put an adjustable main jet in. Also added the quick connect throttle cable fitting. I think I got the cable length adjusted back to where it was so the control is about where...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-10-2017, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
good news
Sorry I missed the new messages. I was out of town for a wedding. Anyway, I redid the separate block and manifold tests and really cranked down on the hose clamps involved in doing them. Bingo! It...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-28-2017, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
under the valve cover
The valve area looks pretty good to me! From the picture in the link you found, it seems the plug would be obvious and I don't have one. My serial number is 201295.
I'm running the manifold...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-28-2017, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
From Don's FAQ: "Exhaust system problems and...
From Don's FAQ: "Exhaust system problems and head gasket failures have one important feature in common: It's practically impossible for either exhausted cooling water or water from head gasket...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-27-2017, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
third pressure test
I changed the setup by disconnecting the inlet hose between the water pump and the motor and plugging it at the elbow down by the pump. This time I pumped it to 17 psi. It doesn't look like it's...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2017, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
Mine had lots of water. So much that the first...
Mine had lots of water. So much that the first exchange was almost all water. I'm not seeing a big leak in my pressure test so far, although I need to redo it properly to be sure.
The motor ran...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2017, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2017, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
It's still on a trailer beside my garage since...
It's still on a trailer beside my garage since last Fall. We always winterize just before they lift the boat out by filling a bucket with the pink non-toxic antifreeze and letting the motor suck it...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2017, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
Maybe this is good news
Thanks for the link to the FAQ item. I'm attaching pictures of my setup. I bought a gauge with schrader valve on it at Home Depot as N Dutton suggested and plumbed it in to the outlet end of the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2017, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,119
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2017, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
rear oil leak
We found the source of a persistent oil leak at the rear of the engine (not a pan gasket).
Is there a write up on replacing the rear oil seal? I have the Moyer book but it doesn't seem to deal...
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