Saved From the Garbage Man

[Thunderhawk]

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I agree Wiz you are addicted LOL, you are gonna be a Gale 5d10 expert before long. Nice looking motor, keep us posted on your progress.

 

[ohm116]

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Heres an idea, get them both running and have a set of twins to push a 12-14 ft tinny around with That would be cool and then some.

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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HA HA! We have a reservoir here that has a 10hp limit too! Wouldn't one of them need to be counter rotating?

BOB

 

[boomer2]

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You lucky rascal! That's golden for sure, a fine looking pair of twins it will be. Got the impeller in the mail for mine while I was away a few days so now I have work to do. I think I have a cover found also. Can't wait to put it on the Jon and try it! I wasn't this excited when I bought new boats in 78 and 95! Keep us updated LSwizard.

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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I'll try to keep the updates coming (as money allows). I did take compression tests on the "new" Atlas today and they showed 61# in the top cylinder and 64# in the bottom. Those are almost identical to the compression readings I pulled from the "old" Atlas after letting the cylinders soak in mystery oil for a few days. I consider this to be good news!!!

Top cylinder:

Bottom:

BOB

 

[asdasc]

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Excellent news! and thanks for the updates.

 

[ohm116]

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Should be good, a little low probably but sense they are both about the same it should be just fine.

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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After work I started to reassemble the Atlas...the first one. I got the magneto back on without any problems and gently lowered the flywheel so that the notch lined up with the key. At this point everything is spinning freely, but I can't get a good enough grip on the flywheel to torque the nut down properly. Is there a special tool (strap wrench?) that can be used to secure the flywheel?

The lower went on without any problems and she shifts between neutral and forward beautifully. She's starting to look like a motor again!

I've also been looking for a classic "tinny" to run some of these motors on and I think I've found a good candidate. I don't have much info yet other than it's between 12'-14' and it doesn't leak much. I'm trying to go look at it this week and hopefully I can get some more information then. Here's a picture of it.

BOB

 

[boomer2]

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That would be quite the set-up. Boat looks pretty good. Either of the Gales would look at home on it most likely. Good stuff!

 

[sunkentreasure]

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Try a "Spanish windlass".....one or more loops of stout rope around the flywheel, tie one knot, place a wooden handle on the knot and tie a second knot. Twist the handle to tighten the rope on the flywheel (like a tourniquet) and brace the handle against something solid. Now crank down the flywheel (don't over tighten). I'd suggest some anti-sieze compound (auto parts store) on the crankshaft before placing the flywheel......makes removal in the future much easier.

 

[ohm116]

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No, you don't really want to put any lube of anti-seize on the crank snout. Just use a strap wrench, I picked up a 2 pack from Harbor Freight for a few $ and it works fine, I think the torque is 45 ft. lbs. but don't quote me on that right now The boat looks very nice.

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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Thanks for the replies everyone.

boomer2 - Unfortunately I received an email right after I posted the picture yesterday and she sold the boat. Oh well, I'll keep looking.

sunkentreasure - I didn't try a windlass, but I tried a few others with zero success. I even used a length of old extension chord thinking the rubber insulation would give more friction - nope, turns out it's more about leverage.

ohm116 - You've done it again! Went to harbor freight after work today and after wandering around for an hour I found the wrench. $7.99 for the two pack! Got it home and torqued the bolt down to 45 ft/lb with ease. It's amazing how the right tool makes the job so much easier. THANKS!

Also picked up some 7" sanding pads for my cheap-o HF polisher/sander while I was there as none of the other stores seem to carry them in this size. I got a 5" pad for it too. I've read some disparaging things about HF tools here, but it's a handy place to have around and most everything I've gotten there has held up pretty well considering how inexpensive they were.

BOB

 

[ohm116]

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I think the biggest thing to remember with HF is that you get what you pay for and if it looks like a cheesy piece of crap, it probably is. That being said my Dad is a machinist and has one of their milling machines, a 9x20 lathe and numerous other things and for home use they work great.

 

[asdasc]

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Yeah, I have been prone to buying first class tools for projects where I would never need it again. I still have them all, and never used them again as expected. HF could have saved me a ton of money over the years had I known.

As often as you will need a strap wrench, even with our addiction, the HF brand will be fine.

 

[ohm116]

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The strap wrench's are pretty good too, most of their hand tools are now because they have a life time warranty on them, I have gone through a handful of 21mm impact sockets from them, each time I go back and they give me a new one no questions asked and the newest one has been redesigned and is much higher quality. All in all they are a good value.

Sorry for hijacking your thread BOB

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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Sorry for hijacking your thread BOB

Not a problem! I saw a cheap mig welder on sale there for $109.00 that I'm considering buying. I don't even know how to weld...yet! I have a feeling these are probably pretty low quality, does anyone have one?

BOB

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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For all of my Gale/Atlas/Buccaneer/Etc. friends here - Apparently this has been a big week for our motors on ebay. Lots of parts to be had...including powerheads!

No need to leave iboats, here's the link:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=gale+outboard&_sacat=See-All-Categories

I've bought a few parts from this guy for my Atlas. The parts have been in great condition and I've found that he's willing to negotiate.

Good luck - BOB

 

[ohm116]

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Dibs on the carb, I figured out why mine was leaking, someone tried to remove the fuel valve with out grinding out where it was staked. I might also get the transom bracket for the clamp screw.

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

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Dibs on the carb, I figured out why mine was leaking, someone tried to remove the fuel valve with out grinding out where it was staked. I might also get the transom bracket for the clamp screw.

They're all yours! That carb looked pretty clean! I think I'm going to bid on the prop cone since one of mine is all chipped up. Pretty cool having a "parts department" available for our old motors though...even if it's only for a few days!

BOB

 

[GW McLeod]

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hi bob, i just joined the site and am in fact working on the exact same engine. it was my greatgrandfathers so my summer project is to completly restore it but anyways: you mentioned using a puller to take off the flywheel- what kind and size? and where can i get one?