I'm planning on adding a catch can to my 2019 Ford Ranger 2.3L.
Reason is this is a high pressure direct in cylinder engine, like the VP 4.3 in my boat. Direct injected engines are becoming more common, along with the coking/carbon deposits on top of the intake valves and stems. There is no...
Fourth year winterizing VP Regal. s/n's are in my signature.
The previous two times I had to use a lot of force to push it down to drain the raw water side. Last year I had to pound it down with my fist. I don't want to continue this since I'm afraid I could break something
I'm guessing the...
Cute idea, but physics makes it impractical, and expensive.
Li ion batteries weigh about 10#/kWh. The std 75 kWh battery will weigh around 750#, optional 99 kWh battery +-1000#. ...Petrol is 6#/gallon, these batteries cut into a 180 hp boat's max load capacity significantly.
6 kWh charger will...
My previous '96 4.3 LX's blue nylon plugs survived 25 years of winterizing.
Finger tight per @Bondo reply #6. No tape, no sealant. If they leaked I never noticed. 100% fresh water boating.
Every tool mentioned above for diagnostics and basic disassembly.
Getting into the power head and lower unit can get more complicated.
Getting more than 6 hp from a 6 hp probably won't happen. Restoring a tired old 6 hp to 6 hp is doable. Remember the basics: Fuel, fire, compression.
The original bar was an Oregon bar. Stenciled Husqvarna, stamped Oregon.
The sprocket is the idler sprocket in the nose of the bar. Surprised me since I thought the bar oil would keep it spinning. Apparently not.
I don't use it much, but after I do I run the gas tank dry. After 2-3 yrs sleeping...
I bought my first new chain saw in 2008. Husqy 450 Rancher. I made sure it was full of their fancy blue chain oil, and ran it for several hrs. cleaning up storm damage.
Then it froze up. hmmm? First saw I owned with a sprocket bar. Frozen sprocket. New bar, and one of those push grease...
I sounds like you isolated the problem by bypassing the water separating filter head. Might be worth removing it and checking for blockages.
I don't see any problems with your workaround, as long as there is only a SS line from your filter to the original mechanical fuel pump. ...better if you...
My observations about rain water weren't to justify drinking the stuff, only to use it top off a battery.
Many of my many batteries are "maintenance free". I'm guessing they're sealed against gas leaks and evaporation.
I've ignored this and found a way to pop the cell covers. Most are full.
I...
I'm less picky. Rain water is condensed clouds. H2O. The only contaminates are what washes out of the air. My Pa in law collected it into a basement cistern for clothes washing before softeners were invented.
Dehumidifier water is also condensed water vapor. Quite clean. My Mom used it in her...
I fabbed up these puller hooks. I put a small hose clamp around the rods above the carrier to hold the points in the holes in the seal carrier, and a smaller hose under the handles to keep them aligned.
I've had to whack the handles up with a hammer on tough carriers.
Do not gum out the holes on...
The drive reduction ratio is the key bit of information needed.
Also prop pitch on your OMC is important.
What ratio is in your OMC? What ratio is in the SEI drive you're considering?
If they're the same or very close, use the same pitch on the SEI, assuming you're OK with past performance...
I have a few oak wedges in my stash. If I can crack the joint a bit, it's coming off. ....Same for a lower unit pull.
Dab a little waterproof grease on the dowels before buttoning it back up.
My current VP 4.3 has two flush connectors. One on the transom, the other next to the engine. Same hose I reckon with a T to the water intake.
I mention this because the illustrations in the enclosure and in a parts page I saw seemed to show two different connectors on your motor. If so, uncap...
