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  1. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Oh I see. I was looking at the wrong fin. So I am what, an inch low? If you draw a straight line (level) from transom to outboard it is less than what's shown on the ruler since the keel is angled down steeply. Well jeez why would that happen? Transom is just too short? I thought if I built a...
  2. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Sorry my sketch there was trying to show 1-1/2" spacing between the hull and cavitation plate, which I've read is standard. Where is the hull meant to be relative to the lower plate you're pointing to? Also I guess I don't understand how trim works yet, would I want to create MORE negative...
  3. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Yeah I think I am about 1/4" low. And I wish it didn't have the radius, but I think I would've needed to build it up with filler basically. The outside of the transom had to be built from scratch so when I was wrapping 4 layers of 1700 fabric around that corner, the radius was unavoidable. I...
  4. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I did like how quick it got on plane. I wonder how much it's helping.
  5. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Ha! Ok I will take it off. I'm not one for stability anyways. And yeah I would need to fill my holes, sand, fair and paint, then drill new holes. No thanks. Maybe next winter. This hull does have an extremely shallow V at the stern.
  6. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I'll get a pic tomorrow. If the engine is too low, what should I do? I already decided if this engine ever comes off I'm getting a 4 stroke! haha. When I throw the wheel around on plane the boat kinda drifts like a car instead of leaning in to the turn, do you think that's due to the barrel...
  7. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Also the guy I've been watching on youtube, Merc Son, he has a video where he does the link & sync and the idle is crazy high so he runs over and turns the idle spark advance down to 0*. So I guess people are going out of spec if they know what they're doing..
  8. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Yeah this had NO bog at all, it didn't really like idling but when I slammed the throttle down it just took off. My last boat had an evinrude 55 and it was like you described. I didn't get the tach hooked up yet. But I was able to rev higher than is shown in the video, I just immediately backed...
  9. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Ok just did my water trial. I started by warming up the engine. Then I went to bump into gear (tied to dock). I had to raise the idle and then readjust the throttle cable to get it to bump into gear and maintain without dying. Then I untied from the dock and putted around with my dad steering...
  10. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    To increase idle speed, you would adjust the "Idle Stop" on the "Stop Bracket" that mounts to the front of the distributor. Don't touch the "Throttle Stop" or Spark Adv" screws unless you're doing a more extensive tuneup. I think I'm just confused on how the distributor works still so I thought...
  11. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I think I misunderstood which collar you meant earlier, I did adjust the collar on the top of the distributor which uses two small hex head bolts. I thought you meant the collar which wraps around it like a hose clamp. If the distributor is set to spark #1 plug at TDC, idle pickup setting is...
  12. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    So, with spark plugs 2-6 out, installed in wires and grounded, prop off, motor in gear, jumper the starter solenoid to crank the motor with the timing light on cylinder #1. Advance the throttle until timing is 4-6* BTDC. Now check the carbs. They should be closed and just ready to open. If not...
  13. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Would it be G (brown?) connects to SEND (alternator/rectifier?) and F (white) to IGN? And ground to ground of course.
  14. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    When I set my idle it needed to be raised, and I believe I advanced the spark pickup at idle to do it (I screwed that stop screw in about 2 turns)? Luckily my motorcycle experience is with 4 cylinder / 4 carb bikes so 3 carbs is nothing :D Ok so my idle screws are at 2 turns out currently and...
  15. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Interesting. I had no idea you could maintain a high RPM with ignition advance while burning less fuel and oxygen. So far I've been applying all my knowledge from working on motorcycles, which has helped with basic principles, but when it comes to this ignition system it is almost counter...
  16. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Ok, I just raised my idle using the idle screw and then adjusted the cable for preload. Tomorrow I will do the on the water settings. Sorry, I've never worked on something with a distributor before so what does what is confusing to me. I found a really useful explanation of the procedure I will...
  17. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    When I did the link & sync I did add preload to the throttle arm with the cable once I'd set the idle advance by the benchmark 4-6*. Since my engine wont run now with butterflies closed, are you saying the first thing I should do is advance the spark until it idles? If I have a heavier...
  18. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    Ok, good news. I got the lower unit on. What really helped was using ratchet straps to hold it in place so I wasn't in such a rush. Then I jiggled the crankshaft and it popped in. I got it started up (about 4 seconds press on starter) and it peed after a few seconds. It was idling nice and low...
  19. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I have applied to the splines only because I was aware that the hydraulic property might prevent it from inserting easily. I will clean up and remove excess grease though before trying again. And I agree with what you said about the seals and their direction. Funny that these youtube videos all...
  20. jakec

    1150 Link & Sync Question

    I did not grease the shaft or oil seals, I put them on dry. but the shaft was clean. Is it worth taking it all apart to check? I have always put on oil seals dry on motorcycles.
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