that 14' boat probably weights 250# (400# max) without the engine, rigging or interior.
with 4 ratchet straps, you can flip it over yourself with a beer in your hand.
back boat and trailer into garage. using 2 ratchet straps per side, raise off trailer. pull trailer out. lower one side to...
The distributor has a 20 degree advance
You want 34-36 degrees of advance all in
I swapped to a Mallory 10+ years ago because the prestolite isn't supported and the ignition module was over $500
The Malory is set with 24 degrees of advance and my base timing is 12 in the BBC, was 10 on the...
the two lines going to the cylinders back to a Tee fitting sound like they are crossed somewhere.
from the pump, each line goes to a Tee fitting, then there are two lines, going to the two cylinders.
from the pump, the up-circuit goes to the Tee, then the lines go to the blind end of the...
are E-bike motors brushed or BLDC? if BLDC, they can manage the inrush. if brushed, you get a huge spike.
I havent dug into the E-bike rabbit holes enough to look.
however I agree, get the most power you can afford.
your accelerator pump circuit is probably plugged
the missfires you are hearing are a lean sneeze as it didnt get the shot of fuel from the accelerator pump
BTDT with the patch falling on your head. then you need to take acetone to clean that off.....
agree with Mike, a bit less resin and roll it out. however I still have had issues
the plastic method works, unless there is a lot of carolina flare near the keel
i have taken a large garbage bag...
you winched it on shore without making a bunk skid prior?
the toon logs are easily dented by putting it on a log or PVC, so you would have to be very very careful.
I would use 2x6's as mentioned, or buy a pizza and some beer and call the neighbors over to help lift
A thermostat in a marine engine does two things. It is regulating flow and being used as a mix valve to modulate temperature.
It is used to keep full flow to the exhaust and regulate flow to the motor.
Without it, the exhaust doesn't get enough flow and runs too hot, the block and heads get...
pull the drive and try it.
however with smashed plugs, my guess is the motor is coming out.
you should never try to turn a chevrolet engine over from the crank bolt. the threads are too small being sized just to hold the damper in, and you will just strip out the threads in the crank...