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  1. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Yup....I knew that I was gambling when I got this motor but it was cheap enough and I can make that money back with a couple 4 hour shifts of overtime. I think I will hold onto it for now and work on it over time and try to get it running. I know a guy who has rebuilt outboards before who I...
  2. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It's not a force... it's a Suzuki..... but I am thinking the same thing... not afraid to spend that kind of money though..as long as I get a working engine out of it whether or be to bring this motor back to life or spend that much for a working used one.
  3. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Nope... not at all
  4. TripleJGraffis

    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    I need a bore gauge now? Lol What is a bore? What is the port? What parts is it missing?
  5. TripleJGraffis

    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Not really worried about money but would like to keep it around 1500 or less
  6. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Need your help guys... working on the motor today... compression is 105...105.... and 65 on the top most cylinder.... got the head off. doesn't seem like a gasket issue. Gasket Seems intact. But have a look and advise away. Also... last night when I tried starting it up.....I got it to...
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    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Why's that? I feel the piston......yes.... but why the cylinder? And what kind of repair am I looking at?
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    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Also... last night when I tried starting it up.....I got it to somewhat start and then it died..... it never got to the point where I could stop turning the key and keep it running.... today.... it wasn't as successful. Revelation up a little bit.... stopped and then the starter got hot and...
  9. TripleJGraffis

    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Never mind. I got it.... head is off. doesn't seem like a gasket issue. Gasket Seems intact. But have a look and advise away.
  10. TripleJGraffis

    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Need your help guys... working on the motor today... compression is 105...105.... and 65 on the top most cylinder. Working on removing the head to check the gasket but I can't get to the 2 bottom bolts with my ratchet. What do I do?
  11. TripleJGraffis

    DIY How to build an outboard stand with a 275lbs+ rating

    I tried running it tonight..... it didn't wiggle or dance at all... seemed pretty sturdy...... didn't get it fully started yet... will try again tomorrow and gauge how much it wants to tip if at all. Motor is about 12 inches wide.. this stand is 30 inches..... it seems ok so far.... but I'll test it
  12. TripleJGraffis

    DIY How to build an outboard stand with a 275lbs+ rating

    I'm not quite sure what you're referring to. Can you show me pics of what you're talking about?
  13. TripleJGraffis

    DIY How to build an outboard stand with a 275lbs+ rating

    Gotta do whatcha gotta do
  14. TripleJGraffis

    DIY How to build an outboard stand with a 275lbs+ rating

    I struggled to find a decent tutorial online for an outboard stand that fit my engine. In an effort tp help others out, I am creating my own tutorial so perhaps you can easily create one of your own. This all costed me about 100 dollars at Home, but I got a new sturdy stand out of it. This is...
  15. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    There is no wood to the left and right.... just that area in the middle that is already cut out. Only a layer of fiberglass is to the left and right. No wood.
  16. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Why does more need to be removed? All the wood is out. The areas to the left and right of the transom are just one layer of fiberglass. If I remove them, then there is no stern.
  17. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I like that idea!
  18. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    🤣I will start with a little small talk and maybe one day I can make it to the scooby snacks level LOL
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Took me a while but I got back out there today. Made decent progress. Decided to remove the transom from the outside.... was so much easier than from inside. Came out in almost one pice too. Was still rotten. I found remnants of previous restoration work and old stringer remnants. The last...
  20. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    "From".. duh.😅 That's not a bad idea... it's on the casters for now.
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