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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

Got it, that makes sense.

Apr 19, 2025
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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

I have an extra set of 8.5 mm MSD wires for a SBC , any reason I couldn't use these?

Apr 19, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

for plug wires I have used these but the price has exploded for unknown reasons I have paid 40$ for a set a few years ago. seems it...

Apr 18, 2025
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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

Haven't gotten any testing done yet. So far just started a list of parts that I need to replace. Going to pull carb and let it soak for...

Apr 18, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

Have you done some bucket testing (with a new impeller) ? save a few trips till it at least idles in a bucket (water above the...

Apr 18, 2025
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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

Well since the boat hasn't seen a body of water since the early 90s at the latest. I am guessing I will be making several trips to a...

Apr 16, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to racerone's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

If a boat with 40 HP fits your lifestyle, then learning the workings of this 40 hp will benefit you.-----Then no need for $8000 new...

Apr 16, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

Hope the throttle linkage was not misadjusted by a DIY person. All rubber hose / tubing iffy ? Install a fuel / water filter. Done Get...

Apr 15, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to racerone's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

Abandoned , 60 year old motors should be taken apart for complete inspection.----Then you know what you have.---Saves wasted trips to...

Apr 15, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

HELP HELP No cell phone service on this lake.

Apr 15, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to racerone's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

Do a compression test till gauge stops moving up.----Or pull bypass covers to look at pistons rings.-----A 60 year old motor often needs...

Apr 14, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

Posssibly but the beast was dormant for nearly half it's life and may have less than 500 hrs. If the owner TLC'd before storage...

Apr 14, 2025
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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

So pulled the starter off, gave it some TLC and got it functioning like new. Than was able to do a proper compression test. Got 95 psi...

Apr 14, 2025
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sbiegert1963 reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning with Like.

print the manual locally double sided and spring bind with plastic cover sheets. enough for 2 binders :) Be warned you have been...

Apr 13, 2025
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sbiegert1963 replied to the thread RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning.

That service manual link helped a ton. Looks like I have a huge amount of reading but tons of information. Pictures and video showed up...

Apr 13, 2025

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