I'm helping my buddy pick up a boat today. The previous owner swapped a dt115 manual trim motor onto the boat, and then abandoned the project.
These seem to be uncommon outboards, considering it runs and shifts, what's it worth?
Thanks.
That's interesting, fair enough.
Water will hit the stern with the boat tilting back after stopping a high speed run normally, so I really didn't know what to assume. Someone told me the boat could spin out.
I've had my motor trimmed and not given enough throttle and gotten a hopping action on...
I'm not sure what topic or sub this would fit into appropriately, but I've had this question in the back of my mind for awhile. Say you improperly attached a fuel hose and it popped off going full speed down the lake, what would happen and how would you handle such a situation? I'm not the most...
Im not sure what 'on a hose' means but yeah I guess I wasn't thinking about neutral vs in gear. Idle rpm in forward gear is supposed to be 6-700. So, if all is well there I may not touch it.
Update on my 84' blackmax's timing. I learned a lot yesterday and was able to do most of the steps in my service manual which I previously didn't understand.
Although I understand the results of an inaccurate timing cover, by looking at the piston head through cylinder 1 and looking at the...
This would be an easier adjustment and will note this.
This is more like the answer I was looking for. I'd like to set it properly and not have to worry about it anymore. I was able to generally set the spark advance based off of the 11/16" measurement between the arm and the block. Being an...
Okay, so that's fairly good news for me. My carb shutters are shut at idle and my hotfoot responds accordingly. I've previously adjusted the full throttle stop screw. Boat idles and runs alright, so I guess I should just leave it as is.
Earlier this year I picked up my first boat and have since been giving it hell, as my first forum post can show for some of it. The spark advance timing screw wiggling loose was the primary culprit for poor performance. I took the proper approach and purchased the proper factory service manual...
Any measure or way for me to get it correct? or should I continue to tinker with the screw until it gets on plane faster and runs more efficiently?
I'm sure the service manual would help me do this properly, but I haven't gotten one.
Big day in progress for the motor. I cleaned out the carbs again this morning, used a wire, air, and carb cleaner. I replaced the primer bulb, come to find out wasn't really necessary but it doesn't hurt to have a new one. And I adjusted the floats on the carbs a hair. I noticed they were all...
The explanation of the function of the diaphragm was helpful. It is a more oblong shape right beside the carbs. I did disassemble and reassemble this yesterday. Replacing most of the assembly with this kit is on my list of things to try (https://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/3699.cfm). Work is...
The previous owner put in a lot aftermarket parts including a new stator and trigger. A service manual would make my and this engines life a lot happier. The one over 100$ is my best bet huh?
