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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2004, 07:10
Replies: 25
Views: 10,687
Posted By Diesel
Ive done it lots of times, we have to do it at...

Ive done it lots of times, we have to do it at work to test engines to make sure they start again. Its very easy. I would put some pictures of it on but i dont know how to!!
Forum: Engines & props 10 February 2004, 12:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By Diesel
Yes the warranty is a world wide one, so it dosnt...

Yes the warranty is a world wide one, so it dosnt matter where it comes from, its covered.:p
Forum: Engines & props 09 February 2004, 20:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,439
Posted By Diesel
One thing you should always check on Merc/ ...

One thing you should always check on Merc/
Mariners is the Fuel pump Diaphragms they recomend they should be changed once a year or every 150 hours.

When we service outboards the carbs get...
Forum: Engines & props 09 February 2004, 20:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By Diesel
Not sure, but i will i find out tomorrow!.:p

Not sure, but i will i find out tomorrow!.:p
Forum: Engines & props 09 February 2004, 20:26
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By Diesel
What you really want to be looking for is the...

What you really want to be looking for is the maximum weight it can take, You could put a 40hp four stroke on it and it might knacker your transom. So the first thing to do is look at the weight...
Forum: Engines & props 09 February 2004, 14:34
Replies: 45
Views: 10,771
Posted By Diesel
I have seen and and used it and worked on it!!...

I have seen and and used it and worked on it!! its well worth the wait. Cant say anymore than that!!
Forum: Engines & props 16 January 2004, 07:57
Replies: 19
Views: 4,114
Posted By Diesel
Sowerster used to be the Mercury people and...

Sowerster used to be the Mercury people and Barrus did the Mariners, Now Barrus do both of them.
Forum: Engines & props 16 January 2004, 07:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,327
Posted By Diesel
Ok, What you have to do is prop the boat...

Ok,

What you have to do is prop the boat with your usual load in it, say two people.
You have to get the engine to rev to its maximum rpm at full throttle which i think is about 5300rpm.

For...
Forum: Engines & props 05 January 2004, 07:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By Diesel
I did put the answer to this question a couple of...

I did put the answer to this question a couple of weeks ago.
The Optimax is about the same consumption as a four stroke.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 December 2003, 11:10
Replies: 18
Views: 4,569
Posted By Diesel
Avon Make them for us at work. Try them.

Avon Make them for us at work. Try them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 December 2003, 13:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,704
Posted By Diesel
Well, this is one thing i have lots of experience...

Well, this is one thing i have lots of experience of!!.
Ive been doing for the last two years with some new engines we are developing for the RNLI/MoD.
And yes that is the right way to do it and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 December 2003, 07:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,691
Posted By Diesel
Thanks guys, have spoken to outhill today, and...

Thanks guys, have spoken to outhill today, and got a good price, they are going to make them in army green for me to!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2003, 15:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,691
Posted By Diesel
Seats and consoles

Anyone know where i can get a console or a centre seat type thing for a rib?
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 12:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,569
Posted By Diesel
Well its possible but there is no chips available...

Well its possible but there is no chips available for the ECM as i know of, as its a sealed unit.
My guess would be that you would have to have the ECM reprogrammed. Why not just by a bigger engine?...
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 12:19
Replies: 17
Views: 4,280
Posted By Diesel
I reckon 32knts ish with twin 90s not sure about...

I reckon 32knts ish with twin 90s not sure about a single 200.
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 11:34
Replies: 17
Views: 4,280
Posted By Diesel
The normal way to work it out is....... Fuel...

The normal way to work it out is.......

Fuel consumption is approx a third of the horse power at wide open throttle so a 90hp would use 30ltrs an hour. (2 stroke that is)
4 strokes use about a...
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 11:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,569
Posted By Diesel
Are you talking about optimax, Efi or four...

Are you talking about optimax, Efi or four strokes?
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 08:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By Diesel
Yeah we are giving a warrnaty (Barrus) as we have...

Yeah we are giving a warrnaty (Barrus) as we have done the conversion.
Not sure the in's and outs's of it yet though. The engines still have some trials to be done yet.:p
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2003, 07:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By Diesel
Our engines will be covered under the warranty!,...

Our engines will be covered under the warranty!, The smaller engines are really for river/canal use as its difficult to buy petrol on rivers other than taking your fuel cans out of the boat and...
Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2003, 09:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By Diesel
Outboards running on LPG

Anyone have any thoughts on Running an outboard on LPG?
We are doing some conversions at the minute at work so you can have cheap fuel. Only for four strokes at the minute.
We are doing to 200...
Forum: Engines & props 27 November 2003, 09:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,353
Posted By Diesel
Of course not!!!.:p

Of course not!!!.:p
Forum: Engines & props 26 November 2003, 12:23
Replies: 10
Views: 3,353
Posted By Diesel
Get a pair of 225 optmax mariners. There cheaper...

Get a pair of 225 optmax mariners. There cheaper than Yamahas and just a good.
Forum: Engines & props 17 November 2003, 14:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,261
Posted By Diesel
Four Stokes are alot easier, No need to use...

Four Stokes are alot easier, No need to use storage seal, Get some Fuel stabilzer put it the fuel tank (as per instruction) and run it for about ten minutes in fresh water.

Then if its long...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2003, 14:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
Posted By Diesel
I have just bought 4 new dry suits for work from...

I have just bought 4 new dry suits for work from Boat and Jetski world.
There made by Sola and they are one piece breathable ones.
I think they were about £250, they seem very good. Time will tell...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 November 2003, 21:03
Replies: 11
Views: 3,473
Posted By Diesel
Damm, spotted my Ocupation!!!, Well i could have...

Damm, spotted my Ocupation!!!, Well i could have said get a Mercury instead!.
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