Here we go with the 16ss

[dozerII]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Looks real good Sig, good luck with the sale.

 

[Watermann]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Very nice :thumb:

I'm betting a fisherman will want that tin beauty.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Ugh... waiting on starter parts

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Some days you can't win, I rebuilt the starter, just to find the solenoid is dead too, Took the one off of my 115hp and put her on she cranks normal but my battery has to charge over night before running it tomorrow.

Anyways, for anyone that has never seen the inside of your starter. Here she is being rebuilt.

Old brushes they really don't look that worn out.



New brushes installed.



The bottom of the armature after cleaning.


The worst of this job is installing the new brushes. I have a fabbed metal plate that I use to hold the brushes into place while reinstalling the armature and housing. The main thing is cleaning all the contacts and don't install the negative and positive brushes backwards (I have done that before it lets the magic smoke out).


Hey JB your inbox is full.

 

[cj8mule]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Boat looks fantastic Sig. Sorry about that solenoid, but looks like just one last thing before a water test!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

I've opened my solenoid and cleaned the contacts. Then I just bought a new starter. :facepalm: The brushes were good, but some of the windings were shorted.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

I've opened my solenoid and cleaned the contacts. Then I just bought a new starter. :facepalm: The brushes were good, but some of the windings were shorted.

I've never opened a solenoid before most have been have basically been wrapped in plastic. The windings looked good, the brushes didn't look to bad, mostly what I found was just a ton of dirt and grime and carp on the bottom of the armature and in the brush plate. I don't think I have ever really seen one so nasty. I honestly think I could have reused the old brushes cleaned it all up and it would have been much better.


Umm Ga a new starter is $90 and a new solenoid $23.00 Just why ?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Because they have you by the ghoulies, that's why.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Hope the test fire goes great tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

Got your last PM, sounds like a great plan. Vroom Vroom

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

I drilled four rivets to open the solenoid, cleaned it up and pop-riveted it back together. Still using it with the new starter.

Hopin' for smoke!

 

[budski]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Hey Sig I just know we're gonna see a slash tomorrow, good luck we're waiting.

 

[SigSaurP229]

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Hey Sig I just know we're gonna see a slash tomorrow, good luck we're waiting.

Hopefully by Sunday.

 

[Watermann]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Hey Sig I just know we're gonna see a slash tomorrow, good luck we're waiting.

Yah a Splash is in the air... we don't need another slash.

Starters, yeah I just buy a new one.

 

[SigSaurP229]

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Yeah but for a resale boat a new starter is $85 a rebuild kit is $15 shipped

Battery has been on the charger for 8 hours just got home gave her a test crank she spins fast and smooth now.

She cranked so smoothly I heard her whispering

Sig... Sig... can you hear me I am ready to live again I wanna run.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Yeah but for a resale boat a new starter is $85 a rebuild kit is $15 shipped

Battery has been on the charger for 8 hours just got home gave her a test crank she spins fast and smooth now.

She cranked so smoothly I heard her whispering

Sig... Sig... can you hear me I am ready to live again I wanna run.

Sig - You need help, a break or a quick sale! :lol:

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Sig - You need help, AFTERa quick sale then a bit of a break :lol:

Fixed it for ya ^^^

Good news on the cranking

Is it my imagination or can I smell fresh 2cyl OB blue smoke from here?

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Not your imagination we got smoke. Its the strongest running motor I have heard in a long time. Fired up third twist of the key never spit or sputtered. Idle is a little high but she sounds awesome. Someone is gonna get one he?? of a boat. I can't wait to drop her in the lake im so giddy i cant stand myself

 

[jbcurt00]

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^^^

Don't forget to hang the FOR SALE sign in the windshield before you pull outta the driveway.

How giddy will you be if you get an offer on the WAY to the official SPLASH & initial shake down cruise?

 

[classiccat]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

Not your imagination we got smoke. Its the strongest running motor I have heard in a long time. Fired up third twist of the key never spit or sputtered. Idle is a little high but she sounds awesome. Someone is gonna get one he?? of a boat. I can't wait to drop her in the lake im so giddy i cant stand myself

Congratulations Sig! Great job troubleshooting that ignition man! I bet you can't wait to take it for a spin..."STOMP" on it & snap your head back! :madgrin: :rockon:

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Here we go with the 16ss

It's been 15 minutes since your last post, Sig. On the way to the lake yet?