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Forum: Engines & props 14 November 2014, 06:53
Replies: 1
Views: 2,117
Posted By matgriff
Hi, I'm no expert & also quite an outboard...

Hi, I'm no expert & also quite an outboard newbie, but I've been looking for a thermostat for my 2002 Yamaha 50hp 4 stroke outboard as the original is stuck open, what I've found is that there are...
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2014, 10:58
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By matgriff
Hi, thanks for the answers.... really helpful to...

Hi, thanks for the answers.... really helpful to know it's normal.

I'm not worrying about it, it's just that I've never owned an outboard or boat before... so what's normal to others is unknown to...
Forum: Engines & props 09 November 2014, 11:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By matgriff
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Forum: Engines & props 09 November 2014, 09:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By matgriff
Yamaha 50hp running on flushing muffs

Yamaha 4 stroke 2002 50hp

When running on cooling muffs, I get water coming out of the tell tale hole at the top, which is correct... but also from a small hole at the back of the lower unit and...
Forum: Engines & props 04 November 2014, 20:12
Replies: 1
Views: 950
Posted By matgriff
Yamaha question

Hi

Yamaha 50hp 4 stroke outboard 2002

Above the engine oil drain plug on the front of the engine, is a small round hole, and above this a small rectangular hole... what are these for ???

I...
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By matgriff
Yeah just been reading about using vinegar......

Yeah just been reading about using vinegar... might give it a go

Yep, going to get a new stat & gasket. :-)
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 20:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By matgriff
It's the thermostat... removed the housing and it...

It's the thermostat... removed the housing and it was completely encrusted in crud & scale...

I de-scaled it and then boiled it in a pan, after about 10 mins it opened, then stuck open and...
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 17:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By matgriff
Is the impeller directional..... it didn't seem...

Is the impeller directional..... it didn't seem to be ?

The old one was deformed in the clockwise direction, but the new one looked identical both ways up and round ???


Thx
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 08:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By matgriff
Engine testing Yamaha 50hp 4 stroke

Hi all... so I constructed a test stand for my Yamaha 50HP outboard, connected up all the controls, rigged up a fuel tank from an lawnmower, battery etc... and after a bit of cranking it fired up....
Forum: Engines & props 28 October 2014, 16:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By matgriff
Well I'm going to try using the complete wiring...

Well I'm going to try using the complete wiring loom & engine controls so hopefully it'll all be OK

I'll post up a few pics when It's set up
Forum: Engines & props 28 October 2014, 16:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By matgriff
Hi Jason, yeah that's pretty much what I have,...

Hi Jason, yeah that's pretty much what I have, but I've got some 3" castor wheels on each corner to push it around in my garage and out into the driveway when I run it up.

I'm going to mount the...
Forum: Engines & props 28 October 2014, 15:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By matgriff
Outboard Engine test stand

Hi all

I recently got my first boat, Mercury Quicksliver 530HD + Yamaha F50 4 stroke outboard.

I have the engine off the boat, and have built up a pretty substantial test stand from 4" X 2"...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2014, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By matgriff
Yep that's pretty much what the video shows

Yep that's pretty much what the video shows
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2014, 12:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By matgriff
OK great, thx for the quick replies :-) Mat

OK great, thx for the quick replies :-)

Mat
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2014, 12:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By matgriff
Simple SIB question

Hi all, sorry for what might seem a simple question.

Recently bought first ever boat- Quicksilver 530 XS HD SIB

it's been standing for a while so 've stripped it all down, took off the outboard...
Forum: Engines & props 19 August 2014, 20:36
Replies: 2
Views: 2,041
Posted By matgriff
OK yes thx for the reply, it's a power tilt...

OK yes thx for the reply, it's a power tilt model.

So basically it sets the end stop position for the down tilt ?

Thx once again


Mat
Forum: Engines & props 19 August 2014, 16:36
Replies: 2
Views: 2,041
Posted By matgriff
Basic question Yamaha F50 AET

Hi all... RIB newbie here :-(

No previous experience with outboards, but lots of experience restoring motorbikes...nut & bolt up including engines, so not stupid either :-)

I've just bought a...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 18 August 2014, 07:46
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By matgriff
New owner- Newcastle Under Lyme

Hi all

New owner here, never owned a boat before, well versed in motorbike restorations & mechanical/electronics etc etc

Just bought a 5.3M Quicksilver foldable RIB inc 50HP yamaha outboard,...
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