Hi.
Had a lot of dramas last year. The boat has been in the shed for 12 months. The power head has been off and apart. Had broken rings on 2 pistons, 1 piston had a bit of scoring and the number 1 cylinder had a bit of scoring. Re-bored number 1 cylinder 10 thou over, Honed the other 3. 4 new Wiseco piston kits and gasket set. Taking my time. You know.
Just last week put the block back together Done everything right so far, followed all the hints and tricks contained within these forums. Pretty sure everything is OK.
Got a friend to help me lift the power head back onto the boat. Went on really easy. Put the lower cowl back on, OK, had to take the fuel pump off to fit the lower cowl over the power head (remember that anyone who reads this). Bolted the exhaust cover back on. Did all the wiring, followed the diagrams in the manual I downloaded (didn't appear to have my model in it) (forgot to take photos,(remember everyone, take photos of everything)). Checked the battery terminals, no short. Touched the terminals onto a battery, acceptable little spark, tested the trim, switch up, engine goes up, switch down engine goes down, ignition key on and the fuel gauge moves, the tach moved, the back lights on the instrument lit up. Looking good. Even tried turning on the cabin lights and they came on.
Now I have to connect fuel and try starting the bastard. This is why I'm scared.
Have I done everything right???????
I'll keep you posted.
Brian
Had a lot of dramas last year. The boat has been in the shed for 12 months. The power head has been off and apart. Had broken rings on 2 pistons, 1 piston had a bit of scoring and the number 1 cylinder had a bit of scoring. Re-bored number 1 cylinder 10 thou over, Honed the other 3. 4 new Wiseco piston kits and gasket set. Taking my time. You know.
Just last week put the block back together Done everything right so far, followed all the hints and tricks contained within these forums. Pretty sure everything is OK.
Got a friend to help me lift the power head back onto the boat. Went on really easy. Put the lower cowl back on, OK, had to take the fuel pump off to fit the lower cowl over the power head (remember that anyone who reads this). Bolted the exhaust cover back on. Did all the wiring, followed the diagrams in the manual I downloaded (didn't appear to have my model in it) (forgot to take photos,(remember everyone, take photos of everything)). Checked the battery terminals, no short. Touched the terminals onto a battery, acceptable little spark, tested the trim, switch up, engine goes up, switch down engine goes down, ignition key on and the fuel gauge moves, the tach moved, the back lights on the instrument lit up. Looking good. Even tried turning on the cabin lights and they came on.
Now I have to connect fuel and try starting the bastard. This is why I'm scared.
Have I done everything right???????
I'll keep you posted.
Brian