Search results

  1. R

    Rigging boat for dry dock lift.

    But he says the boat has to be lowered / lifted with people onboard.-----Insurance / liability might be an issue to think about.
  2. R

    1978 85HP Evinrude no spark port side

    You can take ohm readings on the sensor coils and charge coils without removing the flywheel.------But first check all the pins / sockets on the rubber " plug in " connectors.
  3. R

    Rigging boat for dry dock lift.

    ?----What do local rules say about lifting with people on board ?----Location ?
  4. R

    2006 Yamaha F150 Head gasket

    If you machine to make the head gasket surface flat how do you deal with camshaft bearing alignment ?
  5. R

    Persistent carb leak & in early run 4HP Lightwin (1969 Model 4906B)

    Other than jumping all over the carburetor ----What other trouble shooting has been done ?
  6. R

    Persistent carb leak & in early run 4HP Lightwin (1969 Model 4906B)

    The packing washers have nothing to do with----" airflow " ---into the motor.-----The packing washers hold the needles tight so they do not vibrate out of adjustment !
  7. R

    Quick confirm: oil mix

    Oil / mix confusion AGAIN.------The motor will run just fine with 40:1 mix.-------Parts and pieces inside a 2 stroke need oil to keep parts separated.------And yes at 40:1 the motor will be happy and live a little longer.----I run my 1967 Lawnboy mower at 16:1 , it runs like top with lots of...
  8. R

    Carrier bearing cracked

    Just take it apart!----There is nothing you can do to damage anything in there.------I say that you will find a mess in there already.-----Likely time to shop for another lower unit !
  9. R

    2006 Yamaha F150 Head gasket

    If the head was warped ( it likely is ) what would you do to correct that ?
  10. R

    Auction purchase 1973 18hp evinrude issues

    Carburetor " problems " usually turn out to be something else.----Good trouble shooting will find what the problem is.
  11. R

    Questions concerning 1987 Evinrude 110 HP VRO

    Just more proof that 2 stroke outboards and oil / lubrication of them is a mystery to some folks.----Yes it is a 2 stroke engine.------Just start using TCW-III oil in the oil tank.-----Wait now.-------Is the VRO oil injection unit in service , bypassed or do not know ??----And my advice is...
  12. R

    Boat not as fast as expected?

    ???---How does a " vacuum speedo " work on this boat.----Never heard of one working on vacuum !!-----Find a shop with a test prop or dynamometer to see what power your motor is putting out.
  13. R

    1958 Johnson prop question

    Take the cap off and replace it with a new one !!----You risk loosing the shear pin if you try and reuse this item.
  14. R

    Exhaust Discharge

    Good luck diagnosing the issue.
  15. R

    Exhaust Discharge

    Maybe one cylinder is not firing.----Maybe a float valve in carburetor not sealing properly ?
  16. R

    1963 Johnson QD 24 10hp revival questions

    Parts motor.----I get those in exchange for a box of beer.
  17. R

    Thermostats

    The --" mexican fellow "------Factory manual clearly says to put the round gaskets into the valve body first.----I believe there is a spot for them.-----So that would put them UNDER the flange of the thermostat as you say.
  18. R

    1963 Johnson QD 24 10hp revival questions

    These are in fact an excellent motor.----63 was the last year for that 10 hp model.----Lower units from the 9.5 model ( 64 to 73 ) will fit if you change out the driveshaft and shift rod.----I have taken that lower bypass cover off no problems.----One of the features of these motors is that when...
  19. R

    Opposite steering Ski Sanger

    Maybe you need to change the way the parts are assembled.----Any pictures?-----Rack on top or on the bottom ?----Should be an easy fix I say.
  20. R

    Fibreglass boat floor replacement - do I need to use fiberglass?

    Find-----WEST SYSTEM EPOXY----repair guide.-----Available FREE at most places that sell these products.----West System epoxy is not cheap.----I am using that on a boat that hopefully the grandkids will say.------" Grandpa built / fixed this boat, no wood in it and it will never break or rot again "
Top